Kansas State Dominates Cincinnati 41-15 on Senior Day
Kansas State's strong offense and defense secure a decisive win, keeping their Big 12 championship hopes alive while Cincinnati faces a must-win finale to reach bowl eligibility.
- Kansas State's Avery Johnson and DJ Giddens led a balanced offensive attack, with Johnson contributing three total touchdowns and Giddens rushing for 143 yards and two scores.
- The Wildcats' defense stifled Cincinnati, forcing key turnovers, including a pivotal interception by senior Brendan Mott that set up a touchdown before halftime.
- Cincinnati struggled offensively, converting only 3 of 12 third downs and going 0 for 5 on fourth-down attempts, marking their fourth consecutive loss.
- Corey Kiner reached the 1,000-yard rushing milestone for the season, but the Bearcats were outgained on the ground 281-174 by Kansas State.
- Kansas State remains in contention for the Big 12 championship, needing a win at Iowa State and favorable results from other games, while Cincinnati must beat TCU next week to achieve bowl eligibility.