Monday Rewind: Kansas State 24, Texas 21

Lingering thoughts from Kansas State’s 24-21 victory over Texas on Saturday at Snyder Family Stadium:

1. This is the offense K-State should use when Jesse Ertz is healthy.

Jesse Ertz played through a shoulder injury that limited his throwing ability, and K-State adjusted its offense accordingly, asking Ertz to attempt mostly short passes in the flats instead of asking him to throw down field.

The strategy paid major dividends, as Ertz looked sharper than he had all season while completing 20 of 27 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns.

Those are numbers the Wildcats can win with.

K-State coach Bill Snyder said Ertz threw “soft” but should be back at…