K-State marched down the field on its opening drive of the game but couldn't convert a fourth-and-goal against Iowa State, setting the tone as the Cyclones rolled to a 45-0 victory on Saturday
That set the tone for an afternoon when the Cyclones would limit K-State to 149 yards of total offense. Deuce Vaughn collected 94 yards serving as K-State's primary kick returner. He was involved in the backfield and as a receiver against Iowa State, but couldn't replicate his success on special teams.
K-State arrived in Ames without several playmakers on both sides of the football, including a depleted linebacking core that struggled to slow down the Cyclones. Cody Fletcher led K-State with nine tackles, including seven solo efforts against Iowa State.
Will Howard got the start at quarterback for K-State, going 3-for-9 for 32 passing yards. Howard would give way to Nick Ast at quarterback in the second half, as the Cimarron native went 6-for-10 for 44 yards in his first extended action of the season.
The Wildcats are now 4-4 on the season and will be back in action next Saturday for their final road game of the season, a trip to Waco for a matchup with Baylor.