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Washington State struggles on offense in loss at Kansas State
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Kansas State Wildcats defeated the Washington State Cougars 34-7 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Running back Rodney Fields Jr. rushed for 105 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown.
- Kansas State's 2-0 start relies heavily on transfer portal acquisitions, with defensive end Wendell Gregory and running back Fields both arriving from Oklahoma State to elevate the Wildcats' performance.
- Defensive end Gregory recorded two sacks and three tackles for loss, helping limit Washington State to 166 total yards. The Wildcats' offense amassed 295 rushing yards on 40 carries, averaging 7.4 yards per rush.
- Struggling offensively, the Cougars dropped to 0-2 after the loss. Safety Jaylen Thomas accounted for all Washington State scoring, recording two interceptions and returning one 50 yards for a touchdown.
- Kansas State continues undefeated after consecutive victories, while Washington State hosts FCS Duquesne next Saturday in Pullman seeking its first win. The Cougars' offense will need significant improvement regardless of opponent.
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Rodney Fields Jr. rushed 13 times for 105 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown run, to lead Kansas State's productive running game in a 34-7 victory Saturday over Washington State at Manhattan, Kan.Kansas State (2-0) rushed for 295 yards on 40 carries,...
Defensive end Wendell Gregory helps Kansas State lock down Washington State offense
The junior Oklahoma State transfer spearheaded a lock-down effort from Kansas State's defense, which flustered Washington State all afternoon and held the Cougar offense scoreless.
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