Kansas State Football: 3 takeaways from upset loss to Arkansas State

MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Skylar Thompson #10 of the Kansas State Wildcats throws a pass during pre-game workouts at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium prior to a game against the Iowa State Cyclones on November 30, 2019 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Skylar Thompson #10 of the Kansas State Wildcats throws a pass during pre-game workouts at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium prior to a game against the Iowa State Cyclones on November 30, 2019 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
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2. There were spectacular catches and trick plays everywhere

Some of the best and biggest plays from the day in College Football did come from receivers from both teams.

Although not a catch, the concentration and athleticism Jay Adams displays is phenomenal.

That one was not a catch, but Kansas State WR Malik Knowles did make this. With a ball that was well out of range,

https://twitter.com/WIBWMitchel/status/1304831558226980871?s=20

Arkansas State would respond with some trickery. A backward pass would set up a deep pass for the Red Wolves as they would connect and draw the game to within 7.