Kansas State vs Oklahoma State: 2026 Game 9

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Kansas State Wildcats.

After picking up a win over rival Kansas to improve to 4-2 on the season, the Cats dropped their next two, both on the road, to fall to 4-4 on the season and just 1-4 in Big 12 play.

And it’s not just the losing games. The Cats have lost Avery Johnson likely for the season, and then primary backup Jacob Knuth is also out after aggravating an ankle injury during the loss at Arizona State. Dillon Duff started the game last week at Colorado but was pulled after three ineffective drives for Blake Barnett. Barnett was solid, but not enough against the Buffs and the ineffective K-State defense.

Which is, of course, it’s own problem.…