Will Howard throws for 2 TDs, Giddens runs for 2 and K-State defense shuts down Houston in 41-0 win – News18

MANHATTAN, Kan.: Will Howard was 15-of-17 passing for 164 yards with two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Houston 41-0 Saturday.

It was the Ok-State defense, which has gone 9 quarters with out permitting a landing, that shined the brightest. Ok-State has outscored its opponents 103-3 since falling behind Texas Tech on Oct. 14 earlier than profitable 38-21.

The Wildcats (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) held the Cougars (3-5, 1-4 Big 12) to simply 208 yards. The Cougars got here into the sport second in the Big 12 with 291 passing yards per recreation however managed simply 95 towards Ok-State.

Houston’s Donovan Smith had bother discovering open receivers. He completed the day 13 of 28 for 88 yards.

The Wildcats rushed for 174 yards, led by DJ Giddens, who had 96 yards and two of the three speeding touchdowns. His 13-yard run late in the third quarter prolonged the result in 35-0.

Avery Johnson threw a 7-yard landing go to Seth Porter in the fourth quarter.

Ok-State continued a formidable streak with a 12-play, 75-yard landing drive on its opening possession. Through eight video games, the Wildcats have scored six touchdowns and had one discipline objective the primary time it touched the ball. Howard handed to Garrett Oakley for a 12-yard rating.

Howard then discovered Phillip Brooks on a 21-yard landing to place the Wildcats up 14-0 early in the second quarter, capping a 15-play, 89-yard drive.

Treshaun Ward punched it in from the 1-yard line to provide Ok-State a 21-0 lead. After one other three-and-out, Giddens scored on a 9-yard run to place the Wildcats up 28-0 late in the half.

In the primary half, the Wildcats held a 277-83 benefit in whole yards. Howard was 13 of 14 for 155 yards and two scores.

THE TAKEAWAY

Houston: The Cougars have to cease recognizing their opponents a giant lead. For the second straight week, they fell behind by not less than 21 factors in the primary half.

Kansas State: There isn’t any quarterback controversy in Manhattan, and not as a result of Johnson isn’t succesful. Howard has agency management of the offense, and he can run and go with effectivity.

UP NEXT

Houston: The Cougars journey to tackle in-state rival Baylor subsequent Saturday.

Kansas State: The Wildcats play at No. 7 Texas subsequent Saturday.

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