Kansas State Beats UCF 34-20

Kansas State defeated UCF 34-20 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, handing previously unbeaten UCF its first loss and giving the Wildcats their first Big 12 win as Kansas State improved to 2-3 (1-0 Big 12) while UCF fell to 3-1 (0-1 Big 12). Avery Johnson completed 18 of 25 passes for 168 yards and rushed for 75, Dylan Edwards ran for 166 yards, and Gunner Maldonado’s punt return set up an early Kansas State touchdown; a late interception by Qua Moss helped seal the victory. UCF sputtered early, totaling just 131 yards before halftime and committing multiple turnovers, though backup Jacurri Brown connected on an 82-yard touchdown. Both quarterbacks — Tayven Jackson and Jacurri Brown — were later diagnosed with AC sprains, with Jackson returning to play through pain, and coaches Chris Klieman and Scott Frost commented on their teams’ energy and resilience as UCF prepares to return home for its Big 12 opener against Kansas.