They notched a stunning 35–7 victory over the #1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 Championship Game.

As a result, Kansas State became only the second team in the modern era to play a 15-game schedule.

Running back Darren Sproles led the nation in rushing, and the Wildcats scored 549 points, good for third all-time at Kansas State.

Darren Sproles ran for a school-record 273 yards in the win over Missouri.

[4] Kansas State manhandled the #1 Sooners at Arrowhead Stadium to win their first conference title since 1934.