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Kansas State Beats TCU 41-28 on Defensive Scores and Johnson's Three TD Passes

Opportunistic defense set the tone heading into a bye week before the Oct. 25 trip to Kansas.

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Overview

  • Linebacker Des Purnell intercepted two passes, returning one 25 yards for a touchdown, and safety Wesley Fair added a 15-yard fumble return score as K-State produced two defensive touchdowns.
  • Avery Johnson went 16-of-26 for 196 yards with three touchdown passes, including two to tight end Garrett Oakley.
  • Running back Joe Jackson rushed for 110 yards, his first career 100-yard game, stepping in for the injured Dylan Edwards.
  • TCU quarterback Josh Hoover threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns, but Kansas State still capitalized on mistakes despite conceding big plays such as an 85-yard score to Eric McAlister.
  • The Wildcats moved to 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12 ahead of a bye and the Oct. 25 game at Kansas, while the Horned Frogs fell to 4-2 and 1-2 and return home to face Baylor.