Arizona State (8-2, 5-2) is still very much alive in the race for a berth in the Big 12 championship game. Read our game recap, with in-game analysis and big-play highlights from

K-State opened as a favorite of 8.5 points. The Bearcats have lost three straight games against Colorado, West Virginia and Iowa State. They were competitive with the Cyclones over the weekend but things got away from them in the second half and the Cyclones pulled away for a 34-17 win.

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman blamed himself for the Wildcats' loss to Arizona State, but his players continued to have his back.