Kansas State defeats Washington State 34-7 in Manhattan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Kansas State improved to 2-0 on the season with a 34-7 win over Washington State on Saturday in Manhattan, Kansas. Avery Johnson threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns, while Rodney Price Jr. added 105 rushing yards and a 75-yard score. The Kansas State defense held the Cougars to seven points, maintaining a streak of not allowing an offensive touchdown through two games this season. Jaylen Thomas scored the only touchdown for Washington State on a 47-yard interception return before a lightning delay paused play after halftime. Kansas State finished the contest with 295 rushing yards compared to 101 for Washington State. The Wildcats now prepare for a matchup against Tulane, while Washington State hosts Duquesne next Saturday.
- •Kansas State beat Washington State 34-7 in Manhattan.
- •Avery Johnson recorded 192 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Rodney Price Jr. led the ground attack with 105 rushing yards on 13 carries.
- •The Kansas State defense has allowed zero offensive touchdowns this season.
- •Washington State's lone score came on a 47-yard interception return by Jaylen Thomas.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Avery Johnson and Rodney Fields Jr. lead Kansas State over Washington State 34-7
"Avery Johnson threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns, Rodney Price Jr. added a 75-yard rushing score, and Kansas State beat Washington State 34-7 on Saturday. The Kansas State defense has yet to allow an offensive touchdown this season in two games — as the lone Cougar touchdown came on a 47-yard interception return by Jaylen Thomas to end the first half. Price ran for 105 yards on 13 carries, while Josh Manning, Joe Jackson and Brandon White all had receiving touchdowns for Kansas State (2-0).
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