Kansas State football had the game in its hands — and let it slip away again. The Wildcats were just four yards from retaking the lead against Baylor with two minutes left. But instead of punching it in, their offense stalled. Quarterback Avery Johnson faced quick pressure on second down and threw incomplete. On third down, a fake handoff and rollout didn’t fool Baylor, forcing another throwaway.
That left Kansas State with a choice: go for the touchdown or settle for a short field goal. They took the points, and Baylor made them pay. The Bears marched down the field for the winning kick, while K-State’s last-second 56-yard attempt was blocked. Final score: Baylor 35, Kansas State 34.
It’s been the story of the season. At 2-4, the Wildcats have been in every game, but costly mistakes and missed opportunities have stacked up. Four of their six games have been decided by a single possession, with a combined scoring margin of just 13 points. In another world, they’re 6-0 and fighting for a playoff spot. In reality, they’re searching for answers.
The Baylor loss was a perfect snapshot of the frustration. K-State blew a two-touchdown lead in the fourth quarter, failed to capitalize on turnovers, and left the door open until the very end. Even when given a chance to win it, the Wildcats couldn’t finish.
Fans and players alike know this team has the talent to compete with anyone left on the schedule. But until Kansas State figures out how to close games, the conversation won’t be about championships — it’ll be about what could have been.
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