Say what you want about Matt Wells today, but you absolutely have to like the new creativity he's brought to this offense.

Iowa State is 2-of-2 on 4th down attempts. K-State is 1-of-3. Could be the difference.

That pumpfake from Avery🤯

Coach Matt Wells 🔥🔥🔥

Both teams made several inexcusable mistakes today. But Iowa State has been able to pick up first downs on 4th down. K-State hasn't.

I'm jealous of all the fans who have been drinking Guinness all day because they're probably not as nervous as us sober folk right now

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It was a fun trip, at least.

Chris Klieman: "Regardless of what this game was, we have 11 more left."

Take it for what it’s worth, but this is probably as upbeat as K-State’s players have been after a loss in a long time. Long season ahead.

It stings to give up a home game and start 0-1 in the Big 12 right off the bat. It absolutely stings. But I still couldn't be more excited for our coverage on GoPowercat throughout the season. Hope you'll all stay along for the ride — there's still 11 of these babies remaining.

It’s crazy how many people give up on a team after 1 loss and then call themselves true fans😂 Tough loss but got all the faith in the world in coach Klieman and the Cats.

I hope y’all haven’t thrown in the towel after 1 game. I see a lot of arm chair QB talk from people who need to relax. We slowly are turning into that fan base that we used to hate. #ProudOfThisHouse

Back to reality

K-State HC Chris Klieman doesn't have much of an update on Dylan Edwards but did say X rays came back negative.

Chris Klieman on playing in Ireland: "I'd do it all over again. We'd like another outcome, obviously, but it was such a cool experience."

Did you miss any of our postgame Iowa State coverage? Fitz’s Grades: 247sports.com/college/kansas… Postgame podcast: 247sports.com/college/kansas… PFF breakdown: 247sports.com/college/kansas… Overperformers & underperformers: 247sports.com/college/kansas… Postgame mailbag: 247sports.com/college/kansas…

A top 10 TE in the ‘27 class and the 108th best overall prospect picks up a K-State offer.

Former K-State offensive lineman KT Leveston is on the move

Bad news for Will, but Skylar Thompson has earned himself a spot in Pittsburgh for the time being