Washington State lost the 118th Apple Cup 24-10, and the two halves of the team went in opposite directions. The defense held No. 17 Washington to 10 points through three quarters. The offense did not convert a single third down.

Now the Cougs go to Manhattan for the first meeting ever between Washington State and Kansas State, against a team that just hung 71 on an FCS opponent and is missing three left tackles. Wyatt Wheeler, who covers the Wildcats for the USA TODAY Network and the Topeka Capital-Journal, joins us to explain what K-State actually is.

THE GAME Washington State at Kansas State · Saturday, September 12 · 9:00 a.m. Pacific · TNT and HBO Max · Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS

THIS WEEK'S GUEST Wyatt Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and the Topeka Capi ...