Autozone liberty bowl sign at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 (Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Autozone liberty bowl logo on the 50 yard line at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17(Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Junior Quarterback Skylar Thompson doing some warmup drills prior to the kickoff of the game vs the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 (Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Junior Quarterback Skylar Thompson does some warmup passes prior to the bowl game vs the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17(Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Junior Punter/Kicker Blake Lynch getting warmed up before game vs the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 (Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Willie the Wildcats points to camera moments before the Wildcats run out of the tunnel to start game against the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 (Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Redshirt Freshmen Wide Receiver Phillip Brooks runs back punt return at at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 (Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Redshirt Freshmen linebacker Nick Allen prepares for play at game against the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 (Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Redshirt Freshmen Phillip Brooks runs back punt return at bowl game against the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 (Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Redshirt Freshmen Phillip Brooks runs back punt return at bowl game against the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17(Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Willy the Wildcat does the K-S-U Chant after the wildcats score a touchdown at bowl game against the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

Redshirt Freshmen Wide Receiver Malik Knowles runs ball down field against Navy Defense at bowl game against the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17 (Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

American flag made of lights in between liberty bowl signs at bowl game against the navy at the liberty bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. This is was coach Klienman’s first bowl game appearance with Kansas State. The Wildcats narrowly lost to the Navy 20-17(Dalton Wainscott | Collegian Media Group)

The Pride of Wildcat land shines in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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The center of the field shown, showing off the bold colors in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Quarterback Skylar Thompson warms up in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Quarterback Skylar Thompson watches the countdown until the game in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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James Gilbert, Senior and running back, was thrown down during play by Navy in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Redshirt freshman wide receiver Phillip Brooks and freshman wide receiver Joshua Youngblood stand on the field in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a heartbreak loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Phillip Brooks, wide receiver and Freshman, hurdles the ball forward in a low scoring offense in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Malik Knowles, a Freshmen and wide reliever, gains a miraculous catch during game in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Reggie Walker, defensive end and senior. leaps in at a possible fumble during game in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Quarterback of the Navy, Malcolm Perry, brings the ball forward searching for an open player in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Wide Receiver for the Navy, Chance Warren, leads forward getting a touchdown in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Navy celebrates a clear touchdown, teammates hug in excitement in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Navy outstretches ball in play, preparing for the next moment in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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A dog pile gathers, members of both ends reach for ball in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Wykeen Gill, wide receiver and Junior, catches ball in what follows a touchdown for the wildcats in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Jahron Mcpherson, defensive back and Junior, closely watches the Navy quarterback preparing for a tackle in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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Members of the Navy hold the trophy and bell in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. The Wildcats fell 20-17 in a close loss to Navy. (Abigail Compton | Collegian Media Group)

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