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Kansas State football: 3 takeaways from road loss to Missouri

By Dante Pryor

Dec 3, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) and defensive end Brendan Mott (38) celebrate after Anudike-Uzomah sacks TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) and defensive end Brendan Mott (38) celebrate after Anudike-Uzomah sacks TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kansas State Football Travels to Missouri.
Sep 16, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) runs the ball against Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Desmond Purnell (32) and safety Marques Sigle (21) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas State football allowed too many explosive plays

Despite allowing 30 points, the Wildcats were solid in certain places. Kansas State was solid on third down. The Tigers converted only three of 13 third downs. The Wildcats were also stout against the run, allowing 2.6 yards per rush attempt. Taking away the one 36-yard run, Missouri has 38 rush yards and 1.4 yards per rush attempt.

Kansas State also shut out Missouri in the third quarter but could not finish in the final frame. What hurt the Wildcats this afternoon were the big plays. Both of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook’s touchdowns were over 25 yards.

Missouri’s defense finished where Kansas State could not

Missouri found themselves down by a touchdown going into the fourth quarter, and the defense tightened up when it needed to tighten. The Tigers allowed three points in the fourth quarter, allowing the offense to close the game and ultimately win the football game. Missouri got within four points late in the fourth quarter, and the defense came up big.

The Tiger defense forced consecutive punts. Kansas State gained a meager 25 yards on those drives. Those punts allowed the Tigers to score a touchdown and take a three-point lead in the fourth quarter.

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