Several commits and recruiting targets react to massive Kansas State victory
Kansas State surprised just about everyone but themselves when they were victorious Saturday night and knocked off Oklahoma in Norman, 41-34. They hopped out to a quick 14-0 lead and never trailed at any point of the contest.
It was so impressive that AP voters took notice and slotted K-State at No. 25 in this week’s poll.
Adrian Martinez had the best game of his career to lead the way for the Wildcats, and the Kansas State defense was able to get off the field on third and fourth down at a regular clip to do just enough to keep the Sooners at bay.
But that is not something new to Chris Klieman and K-State. It is his third win over Oklahoma as head coach of the Wildcats. Two of those have come on the road. In fact, Kansas State is the only program (minimum of two contests) to have a winning record versus the Sooners on the road in the last 30 years.
K-State has won two straight in Norman and four of the last six.
Wins like that also catch the eye of recruits. It was a primetime kick under the lights versus a top five team on a national network. Because of the other contests being lesser and not interesting, many were locked in to watch Kansas State tackle a Big 12 giant.
One win often does not decide a recruitment, but it can give schools momentum on the trail, convince some prospects to visit or open doors for some prospects that otherwise wouldn’t without it. Stay tuned to KSO on the ramifications.
We have gathered instant reactions from several commits and targets about the massive night for K-State, such as Avery Johnson, Williams Nwaneri, Grant Brix, Brandon Solis, Taye Brown, BJ Canady, Joe Jackson, Camden Beebe and Collin Dunn.
LINK: Recruits React
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