K-State 38, No. 3 Oklahoma 35 - Kansas State University Athletics

September 26, 2020

Norman, Oklahoma

Pound the Stone

You hear Chris Klieman and K-State Football say it a lot, but it was on full display on Saturday against the Sooners.

The Cats were down but definitely not out. A rally in the second half, filled with huge plays in all three phases, lifted the Cats to their second consecutive victory over Oklahoma.

Take a look back at photos, social content, videos and reaction from Saturday's big win in Norman.

Almost that time#KStateFB ? pic.twitter.com/4NveaD8cUf
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

Taylor Provides an Offensive Spark

After a tough first quarter offensively, the Cats needed a lift. Chabastin Taylor did the trick with a 39-yard touchdown catch to get K-State on the board.

Big air strike @skylar_15 ?? @Chabastin_13 #KStateFB ? pic.twitter.com/FwGu42thzv
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

The Defense Steps Up Big

Down several players and up against one of the top offenses in the country, K-State's defense dug deep. The Cats got interceptions from Elijah Sullivan, Justin Gardner & Jahron McPherson on the day. The first half picks by Sullivan and Gardner helped keep the Cats in the game until the offense got rolling.

WHAT A PICK ??@KStateFB gets their second INT of the day thanks to this one from @Justin__G23 pic.twitter.com/iFL6suf8FL
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 26, 2020

Work To Be Done - Adjustments To Be Made

Deuce On the Loose

The talented freshman was at it again on Saturday. Trailing by 21, Vaughn's 77-yard reception might've been the play the offense needed to get things humming in the second half. Skylar Thompson followed with a rushing score, and the offense was is rhythm for the rest of the game.

Deuce on the loose#KStateFB ? @C_Vaughn22 pic.twitter.com/RI6fbi8NDE
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

No Quit

After OU answered to take a 35-21 lead, K-State again had a response. Thompson found the end zone again to close the gap to 14.

Keep pounding ?? #KStateFB ? @skylar_15 pic.twitter.com/Lbv9Sk9fxp
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

Defense Does It Again

Jahron McPherson got the ball right back for the Cats with a big hit & forced fumble. Drew Wiley got the recovery, & the Cats were back in business. Thompson cashed in on the good field position with another rushing score. Just like that, the Cats trailed by just seven.

Jahron McPherson with a big-time hit that leads to a fumble recovery for the Cats. K-State has the ball on their own 47-yd line.

OU 35, #KStateFB 21
1:15 | 3rd Q pic.twitter.com/4Ox6wAa8W1
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

Well earned #KStateFB ? pic.twitter.com/YJ7ZzlW4d0
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

Huge Play On Special Teams | Cats Tie the Game

AJ Parker made sure the Cats kept the momentum rolling, and his blocked punt set K-State up in great shape to tie the game. Vaughn followed with a 37-yard rushing score to tie things up at 35-35.

AJ Parker (@parkerisland) blocks a punt to set up a short field for the 'Cats, looking for the tying score in the fourth

OU 35, #KStateFB 28
8:28 | 4th Q pic.twitter.com/3IuD0JAxri
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

Lynch Comes Through In the Clutch

The senior kicker delivered with a 50-yard field goal make to put the Cats in front with just a few minutes to play.

Lynch's make would become the longest game winning field goal in school history!

Little man, big leg #KStateFB ? @Kickitlynch pic.twitter.com/VKKwE5kdxk
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

Your Cats Have Beaten No. 3 Oklahoma!

BACK-TO-BACK@KStateFB gets their second-straight win against Oklahoma for the first time since 1997 ???? pic.twitter.com/NbvAdPWHY3
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 26, 2020

You can call it an upset all day! I call it FIGHTING BACK! EMAW! https://t.co/9S3NtIxU3t
— Michael Bishop (@QBMPB7) September 26, 2020

Since 2004, teams were 1-545 when trailing by 21+ vs AP top-5 teams.

Kansas State made it 2-545 ?? pic.twitter.com/hflpiB0ula
— ESPN (@espn) September 26, 2020

Sounds of victory #KStateFB ? pic.twitter.com/k42w3fYRCm
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

"When you play together, good things can happen."

?? @CoachKli #KStateFB ? pic.twitter.com/eQyVN99jAp
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) September 26, 2020

We were down three touchdowns. We had penalties. We made mistakes. But this team just kept grinding and kept believing. It was so special to be a part of, and I'll remember it for the rest of my life.

Skylar Thompson

Our biggest thing was that we weren’t coming out of the fight. We’re going to keep bringing the fight, and we knew if we kept pounding for four quarters that eventually we’ll have some success.

Jahron McPherson

Great resolve by our guys and great team win.

Chris Klieman

Give Chris (Klieman) and Kansas State a lot of credit. When we made errors, they made us pay.

Lincoln Riley

How bout them Wildcats!!!!
— Darren Sproles (@DarrenSproles) September 26, 2020

On a serious note a win in Norman only shows this team and program is in good hands with @CoachKli . Manhattan has something special coming together!
— Elijah Lee (@elee_doubleace) September 26, 2020