K-State Breezes Past Missouri St., 48-24

Sep 11, 2010 | Football

Sept. 11, 2010

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Carson Coffmanthrew three touchdown passes and Daniel Thomasrushed for 137 yards as Kansas State rolled to a 48-24 victory over Missouri State on Saturday night.

The Wildcats (2-0) led 27-7 at halftime, showcasing a productive passing attack to augment the running of Thomas, who rushed for 234 yards last week against UCLA and has been touted as a DoakWalker Award candidate.

Coffmanwas 18 of 26 for 280 yards before sitting out the fourth quarter. With the undersized Bears (1-1) geared to stop the run, Coffmanconnected on scoring throws of 42 and 7 yards to Brodrick Smith, and 23 yards to Aubrey Quarles.

Missouri State is 1-24 all-time against FBS opponents.