Alex Barnes deserved to leave this game as a hero.
The junior Kansas State running back rushed for a career-high 250 yards and three touchdowns. He did his damage on 22 carries, breaking loose for scoring runs of 34, 48 and 55 yards. He was instant offense every time he touched the ball and the best player on the field.
Alas, he couldn’t celebrate his finest game in a K-State uniform because a plethora of missed opportunities in other areas cost the Wildcats in a 37-34 loss to Baylor on Saturday at McLane Stadium.
“It didn’t feel very good catching another loss,” Barnes said.