Photos: No. 14 Kansas State runs over No. 20 Arizona 31-7, college football
No. 20 Arizona scored on its first drive of the game Friday, but No. 14 Kansas State answered with 31 unanswered points, the host Wildcats handing the visiting Wildcats their first loss of 2024.
Kansas State running back DJ Giddens (31) is pushed into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson gets past Arizona defensive lineman Dominic Lolesio, left, during the second half of their game Friday in Manhattan, Kansas.
Arizona's defense tries unsuccessfully to stop a one yard run by Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State wide receiver Dante Cephas drops a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State tight end Will Swanson, left, celebrates with quarterback Avery Johnson (2) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) looks to pass under pressure from Kansas State linebacker Austin Moore (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State running back DJ Giddens, center is pushed into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of KSU’s game against Arizona on Friday.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona running back Quali Conley, right, celebrates after scoring an early touchdown at against Kansas State Friday in Manhattan, Kansas.
Arizona running back Quali Conley falls into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half. The Wildcats went up 7-0 on their first drive of the game but were outscored 31-0 after that.
Arizona running back Quali Conley (7) dives over Kansas State safety Marques Sigle (21) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, right, tries to get past Kansas State cornerback Keenan Garber during the first half of the host Wildcats’ 31-7 win.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita looks to pass during the first half of the UA’s 31-7 loss at Kansas State Friday in Manhattan, Kansas.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan watches during the first half of Friday’s loss at Kansas State. UA is 2-1 through his first three games as coach. “We’ve had moments of really good football in all three phases, then we’ve had moments of not great football,” Brennan said.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan.
Arizona tight end Sam Olson falls out of bounds after getting a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona tight end Sam Olson catches a pass for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita passes around Kansas State defensive end Cody Stufflebean (47) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita passes around Kansas State defensive end Cody Stufflebean (47) during the first half KSU’s 31-7 win over the UA Friday in Manhattan, Kansas.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita looks to pass under pressure from Kansas State linebacker Austin Moore during the first half Friday. UA is off this week before taking on No. 12 Utah in Salt Lake City on Sept. 28.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) looks to pass under pressure from Kansas State linebacker Austin Moore (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona running back Quali Conley is tackled by Kansas State linebacker Desmond Purnell during the first half of K-State's 31-7 win Friday.
Arizona wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig falls after catching a pass out of bounds during the first half.
Arizona running back Quali Conley (7) is tackled by Kansas State safety Jordan Riley (6), safety VJ Payne (19) and defensive end Tobi Osunsanmi (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State place kicker Chris Tennant (17) trips over Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith after kicking a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State wide receiver Dante Cephas drops a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State place kicker Chris Tennant (17) kicks a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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