K-State opened as a favorite of 8.5 points. The Bearcats have lost three straight games against Colorado, West Virginia and Iowa State. They were competitive with the Cyclones over the weekend but things got away from them in the second half and the Cyclones pulled away for a 34-17 win.

There was a moment during his postgame news conference when it looked like Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman might shed a few tears. K-State had just suffered a 24-14 loss against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium,

Sam Leavitt was 21-of-34 for 275 yards and three touchdowns as Arizona State defeated No. 20 Kansas State 24-14 in the first Big 12 Conference matchup between the two teams.

A few weeks ago, the Kansas State Wildcats were in control of their destiny. Now, they no longer have to worry about it. The Wildcats fell 24-14 to Arizona State Saturday, ending their Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff hopes.