It won’t be difficult for BYU fans to remember the 21st night of September. The Cougars captured a hysterical upset victory Saturday against No. 13 Kansas State, and while the game action was thrilling, many of the contest’s most memorable highlights actually came off the field.

K-State lost at BYU on Saturday. Utah went into Oklahoma State and gave the Cowboys their first loss of the season. Now this vintage Big Eight matchup looks more like a game for survival. The winning team will feel like it is right back in the Big 12 race. The losing team will feel like it has been eliminated from contention.

BYU’s defense forced three turnovers, Jake Retzlaff threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns and Parker Kingston had a highlight reel 90-yard punt return touchdown in a 38-9 victory over No. 13 Kansas State on Saturday night.

BYU snapped a five-game losing streak to Big 12 opponents in emphatic fashion, blowing out No. 13 Kansas State 38-9 on Saturday night.

Big 12 opponents match up when the No. 13 Kansas State Wildcats (3-0) and the BYU Cougars (3-0) play on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Interested in watching this game? You can find it on ESPN.

Kansas State football comes perilously close to dropping out of the US LBM Coaches Poll after Saturday's lopsided loss at BYU.

BYU's Tommy Prassas grabs the loose ball and takes it 30 yards for a Cougars touchdown.