Washington State-Kansas State delayed due to lightning ahead of second half.
Washington State · Kansas StateThe teams had not yet returned to the field for the third quarter when weather forced the delay. Johnson also threw two interceptions, but Kansas State still managed to create enough offense to take control before the break.
Josh Manning and Joe Jackson were on the receiving end of Johnson’s two touchdown passes. The Cougars managed only seven points as Kansas State’s defense largely kept them from consistently moving the football.
The weather interruption comes in the first-ever meeting between Kansas State and Washington State. ansas State entered the game looking to build on a dominant opening performance under first-year head coach Collin Klein .
The Wildcats crushed Nicholls 71-3 in Week 1, giving Klein a memorable first victory after returning to Manhattan to take over the program. Saturday represented a significant step up in competition.
KEY POINTS
- Week 2's Washington State-Kansas State showdown has been delayed due to lightning ahead of second half.
- Kansas State currently leads Washington State 17-7 at halftime in Manhattan.
- In the meantime, the Wildcats built their 10-point lead behind quarterback Avery Johnson , who completed 14 of 22 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns during the first half.
- Washington State entered the matchup 0-1 following a 24-10 loss to rival Washington in the Apple Cup.