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Longtime Kansas State coach Snyder says he enjoys retirement

Associated Press

FILE - This combination of file photos shows new Kansas football coach Les Miles, left, at an NCAA college football news conference in Lawrence, Kan., Nov. 18, 2018, and Chris Klieman introduced as the 35th Kansas State head football coach in Manhattan, Kan., Dec. 12, 2018. The two schools took vastly different approaches to hiring new head coaches. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

New coaches at Kansas, K-State are studies in contrast

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) throws in the second of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Skylar Thompson went through the ringer his first two seasons in Manhattan, never quite feeling confident of himself under longtime coach Bill Snyder. But with the arrival of Chris Klieman, the junior signal-caller has taken over the leadership of a team that has bowl expectations under its new head coach. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

K-State’s Skylar Thompson emerges from football doldrums

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, University of Kansas new NCAA college football coach Les Miles makes a statement during a news conference in Lawrence, Kan. Miles and Kansas State counterpart Chris Klieman wrap up their initial recruiting classes, both having hit the ground running in their new gigs. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Kansas, K-State wrap up first classes for new coaches

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, North Dakota State head coach Chris Klieman, right, talks with Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley, left, before an NCAA college football game in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Kansas State hired Klieman to lead its football program Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, passing the reins from retired Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder to someone with three Football Championship Subdivision titles but little Big 12 experience. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Kansas State hires NDSU’s Klieman to lead football program

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder wave at fans before an NCAA college football game against South Dakota, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State has gone through the unenviable process of replacing a legend once before, and results were so disappointing that Bill Snyder came out of retirement to put the program back on track. Now, the Wildcats get a do-over. The 79-year-old Snyder announced in a statement Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, he was retiring for a second and final time as the coach at Kansas State.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

K-State begins search for Snyder’s successor (again)

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-38. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) **FILE**

Kansas State coach Bill Snyder retiring after 27 seasons, 215 wins

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Iowa State running back David Montgomery (32) scores a touchdown past Texas linebacker Gary Johnson (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 25 Iowa State hosts K-State in Big 12 finale

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

TCU quarterback Mike Collins, left, scrambles to avoid Kansas State's Wyatt Hubert during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Bob Haynes/Star-Telegram via AP)

TCU hangs on for 14-13 win after K-State misses tying PAT

Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) catches a Skylar Thompson pass while covered by Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. This season, four Big 12 backs are averaging at least 100 yards rushing per game in conference action.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

No. 8 Oklahoma wary of Kansas State

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against the South Dakota, in Manhattan, Kan. No matter how good or bad Kansas State has performed in the weeks leading into its bye, coach Snyder seems to always have the Wildcats ready to return when the opponent is Oklahoma. The last two such times the Wildcats have been victorious. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

K-State back to work after bye week with Oklahoma on deck

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder looks on from the sideline at the start of a college football game against Texas in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kansas State gets angry and needs better start at Baylor

Associated Press

Texas defensive back Kris Boyd (2) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 18 Texas heads to Kansas State looking for rare win

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

K-State looks to show toughness against Texas-San Antonio

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) gets past Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) as he runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

K-State settles on Thompson as starter at QB ahead of UTSA

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press