K-State loses to 8th ranked TCU; loses two QBs to injury

Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Kansas State won 10-9. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

by: Jared Bush

Posted: Oct 22, 2022 / 10:58 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 22, 2022 / 11:01 PM CDT

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FORT WORTH, Texas. — K-State fell just short as they suffered their first conference loss to the TCU Horned Frogs 38-28 after losing two QBs throughout the game.

K-State lost starting QB Adrian Martinez in the first quarter and backup Will Howard in the third.

The Wildcats got off to a strong start, even taking a 28-10 lead in the second quarter after a 47-yard touchdown run from Deuce Vaughn.

They would take a 28-17 lead into the half.

TCU stormed back in the third quarter, scoring two touchdowns to give themselves a 31-28 lead that they would not relinquish.

Howard had a solid performance while he was on the field, finishing 13/20 with 225 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Vaughn finished the game with 12 carries for 83 yards (6.9 ypc) and a score.

K-State moves to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play. They will face Oklahoma State at home next Saturday.