Becht stars as Iowa State beats Kansas State in Big 12 conflict

DUBLIN — Rocco Becht handed for 2 touchdowns and ran for one more rating, serving to No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 within the Aer Lingus Classic on Saturday.

Becht was 14-for-28 for 183 yards. He discovered Dominic Overby for a 23-yard TD within the first quarter and handed to Brett Eskildsen for a 24-yard rating within the third quarter.

With 2:26 to go, Iowa State went for it on fourth-and-3 on the Kansas State 16-yard line. Becht discovered Carson Hansen for 15 yards and iced the sport.

“He called a great play, he gave me two plays and let me decide and I knew we were going to have a chance to get it,” Becht stated “We’ve worked on it in practice and it’s been working for us and we’re confident with it and I have trust in my guys.”

The Cyclones (1-0, 1-0 Big 12) opened a 24-14 lead within the fourth quarter after a turnover on downs by Kansas State at its personal 30-yard line. Becht completed the quick drive with a 7-yard landing run with 6:38 left.

Avery Johnson handed for 273 yards and two touchdowns for Kansas State (0-1, 0-1). He additionally had a 10-yard landing run within the second quarter.

“I mean that’s the thing, regardless of the outcome we have 11 games to play,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman stated. “We have our back against the wall, but now we’ve got to reset and regroup and get ready to play.”

Johnson threw a 65-yard landing cross to Jerand Bradley with 6:23 remaining, however the Wildcats by no means obtained the ball again.

Both groups struggled to cope with moist situations within the first half. Kansas State had two turnovers and a turnover on downs, and Iowa State dedicated two turnovers within the first half-hour.

“We just made some great adjustments,” Campbell stated. “We saw some things different in the first game and the opportunity to make some adjustments and to have the ability to do that, to have the staff that’s been together for so long that we have the confidence to make those adjustments.”

The Cyclones grabbed a 14-7 lead when Becht discovered Eskildsen within the nook of the top zone with 1:07 left within the third quarter.

Johnson responded with a 37-yard landing cross to Jayce Brown, tying it at 14 with 14:09 remaining within the sport.

Hansen led Iowa State with 71 yards speeding on 16 carries. Joe Jackson had 51 yards on 12 carries for Kansas State.

“I thought that the (offensive line) did a really great job in the second half,” Campbell stated. “Our tight ends and o-line did a great job of execution and man Carson is a really great player so we’re really proud of him.”

Iowa State has beat Kansas State in 5 of the previous six seasons.

“I think those are great wins, any time you can beat quality opponents that’s awesome,” Campbell stated. “We got a long way to go, it’s only game one and there’s a lot of football left and we’re going to have to see if we’re tough enough as a program and team to go home and get ready for a good South Dakota team next week.”

Kansas State working again Dylan Edwards was injured within the first quarter on a punt that he muffed. He did not return to the sport.