Barnes runs for 4 TDs as K-State routs Oklahoma State, 31-12

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Alex Barnes pounded away for 181 yards and four touchdowns, Kansas State’s much-maligned defense held Oklahoma State in check, and the Wildcats bludgeoned the slumping Cowboys in a 31-12 victory Saturday.
Skylar Thompson added 130 yards passing and 80 yards rushing for the Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big 12), who ended a three-game skid by beating the Cowboys in back-to-back games for the first time since 2002.
Oklahoma State (4-3, 1-3) led 6-3 at halftime before the Wi