Kansas State players of the game in win over Houston
Kansas State offensive MVP: Will Howard
Kansas State quarterback Will Howard had a very solid game against Houston. The senior quarterback completed his first 12 passes, including throwing two touchdowns before he even threw an incomplete pass. That made head coach Chris Klieman very happy.
For the game Howard finished 15 of 17 through the air for 164 yards and the two scores. He also added 24 yards on the ground.
He was joined by DJ Giddens continuing to have his great season. The Junction City product ran for 96 yards on 13 carries. He led K-State in yards and and ran for two touchdowns. His two touchdowns add to his season total of seven.
Receiver Phillip Brooks had a solid game as well. The super senior led the team in receiving yards with 83 and catches with five. Brooks also had a touchdown in the first half.
Defensive MVP: Will Lee
Sophomore cornerback Will Lee was all over the field Saturday. He had an interception and forced a fumble. Lee was excellent in coverage all day as well. Lee may have had his best game at Kansas State in the shutout of Houston.
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Marques Sigle led K-State in tackles with seven and came close to having a few interceptions as well. Where Sigle was very impressive was some hits. He blew a few Cougars up at the line of scrimmage on key downs.
Linebackers Jake Clifton and Desmond Purnell were also all over the field. Clifton had a few big hits on Houston quarterback Donovan Smith in the first half. Purnell had some great reads on Cougar run plays, including one play where he almost took the handoff from Smith.
K-State special teams MVP: Jack Blumer
Jack Blumer has had a good season punting the ball. He has been terrific at booting his kicks to be downed inside the 20-yard line. Two of his three punts were downed inside the 20, including a 44-yarder in the fourth quarter.
Kansas State kicker Chris Tennant had another perfect day. The junior was 5 of 5 on extra points and was strong on his kickoffs against a Houston unit that is explosive in the return game.
