However, both schools lost their eleventh game of the season on November 17 to fall from the national championship race.
K-State attributed its success this season to a balanced offense led by quarterback Collin Klein and an opportunistic defense that included linebacker Arthur Brown.
All-America running back Kenjon Barner ran for 1,624 yards and scored 22 touchdowns this season, fifth best in rushing (135.3 avg.)
[3] A rare type of football scoring occurred during the third quarter on an attempted Oregon extra point, a one-point conversion safety.
Coincidentally, that game was also called by Brad Nessler, the play-by-play announcer for this Fiesta Bowl.