The team's head football coach was Bill Meek, in his first season at the helm of the Wildcats.
Kansas State's record was 1–7–1 at the end of the season, including a 6–6 tie with Nebraska and a 14–12 victory over Missouri.
However, when head coach Bill Meek learned after the season that an ineligible player had participated, he immediately self-reported the violation to the NCAA and the school voluntarily forfeited the win and the tie.
Iowa had eight scoring opportunities in the game but only came away with 16 points because of fumbles and penalties.
Kansas State came closest to score in the second quarter, reaching Iowa 19 yard line.