NORMAN, Okla. _ Kansas State pulled off one of the greatest come-from-behind victories in school history and defeated Oklahoma, 38-35, Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Wildcats defeated the No. 3 Sooners despite trailing 28-7 early in the third quarter while playing without a handful of key players on defense.
A 77-yard pass from Skylar Thompson to freshman running back Deuce Vaughn shifted momentum in K-State's favor in the second half. All of a sudden, a game that had been controlled by the Sooners was dominated by the Wildcats the rest of the way.
K-State scored touchdowns on four straight drives to tie the game at 35 and then took the lead for good on a 50-yard field goal from Blake Lynch with 4:32 remaining.
Jahron McPherson clinched the victory for the Wildcats when he intercepted a pass from Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler on the Sooners' final drive of the afternoon.
This is the second straight season K-State has pulled off an upset against Oklahoma, both under coach Chris Klieman. This game was more surprising than the first, because the Sooners were favored by 28 and the Wildcats were not at full strength.
K-State players wildly celebrated the victory by trading hugs and high-fives with a small contingent of fans who made the trip to Norman to watch them play.
The Wildcats (1-1) bounced back beautifully from a loss to Arkansas State in their opener.
