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Kansas State Offensive Players to Watch vs. Baylor in Week 11

Wildcats' spread offense returns to gridiron in 2022 aiming to improve upon last season's eight-win campaign

The Kansas State Wildcats visit Waco, Texas in week 11 of the 2022 college football season for a Big 12 showdown against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Kansas State's spread offense returns to the gridiron after garnering eight wins in 2021, with a goal to improve upon last season's success.

With that in mind, let's take a quick look at some of the key Wildcats offensive players to keep an eye on against Baylor coach Dave Aranda and the Bears in week 11.

QB Adrian Martinez

Senior quarterback Adrian Martinez enters the 2022 season after transferring from Nebraska, where he was the Husker's starter in 2021.

Last year for Nebraska, Martinez started the first 11 games before sustaining an injury that sidelined him for the season finale. He threw for 2,863 yards with 14 touchdowns while rushing for 525 yards and 13 touchdowns.

RB Deuce Vaughn

Junior running back Deuce Vaughn has appeared in 23 games in his first two years with the Wildcats, improving in numerous categories every season.

Last year for Kansas State, Vaughn garnered 1,404 rushing yards on 235 carries with 18 touchdowns along with 468 receiving yards on 49 receptions with four touchdowns.

WR Malik Knowles

Senior wide receiver Malik Knowles enters his fifth year with Kansas State, appearing in 37 total games since the 2018 season.

Last season for the Wildcats, Knowles hauled in 441 receiving yards on 29 receptions with four touchdowns along with 106 rushing yards on 15 carries. He also recorded 662 kick return yards on 20 attempts with two touchdowns.

WR Phillip Brooks

Senior wide receiver Phillips Brooks is also entering his fifth year with the Wildcats football program, appearing in 39 games since the 2018 season.

Last season for Kansas State, Brooks garnered 543 receiving yards on 43 receptions with two touchdowns. He also registered 62 kick return yards on four attempts and 86 punt return yards on 10 returns.


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