No. 18 K-State football takes down UT Martin in season opener

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - No. 18 Kansas State football started its 2024 season off with a victory on Saturday.

The Wildcats beat UT Martin 41-6 in front of their home crowd at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. K-State's offense got out to a slow start, but once the sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson and the Wildcats found their rhythm, it proved too much for the Skyhawks.

Johnson and tight end Brayden Loftin connectedfor a 23-yard touchdown in the first quarter to start the day's scoring.