Willie the Wildcat encouraging fans to get loud before a third down play.

Senior quarterback Skyler Thompson hands the ball to sophomore running back Deuce Vaughn during the Southern Illinois game on September 11, 2021.

K-State student section cheering after a scored touchdown.

Sophomore running back Deuce Vaugn dodges a tackle during the September 11, 2021 game against Southern Illinois.

© Sophomore running back Deuce Vaughn goes for the touchdown at the September 11, 2021 game against Southern Illinois.

Sophomore running back Deuce Vaughn makes the touchdown at the September 11, 2021 game against Southern Illinois.

Students celebrating catching a t-shirt from the cheerleaders.

Students celebrating catching a t-shirt from the cheerleaders.

Students celebrating catching a t-shirt from the cheerleaders.

Students celebrating catching a t-shirt from the cheerleaders.

Willie shares a fist bump with a young Wildcats fan.

Senior quarterback Skyler Thompson hands the ball to sophomore running back Joe Ervin during the Southern Illinois game on September 11, 2021.

Senior quarterback Skyler Thompson hands the ball to sophomore wide receiver Gabe Hoover during the Southern Illinois game on September 11, 2021.

Senior quarterback Skylar Thompson passes the ball during the September 11, 2021 game against Southern Illinois.

Senior Ty Zentner kicks the ball during the September 11, 2021 game against Southern Illinois.

Freshman TJ Smith celebrates making a tackle at the Southern Illinois game on September 11, 2021.

Freshman TJ Smith celebrates making a tackle at the Southern Illinois game on September 11, 2021.

Freshman defensive back TJ Smith goes for the tackle during the September 11, 2021 game against Southern Illinois.

Junior wide receiver Phillip Brooks runs down the field during the game agianst Southern Illinois on September 11, 2021.

Senior Nick Lenners blocks againt a Southern Illinois defensive lineman on September 11, 2021.

Sophomore running back Deuce Vaugn runs down the field during the September 11, 2021 game against Southern Illinois.

The offensive line prepares to run their play against Southern Illinois on Septenber 11, 2021.

Willie the Wildcat cheering along with fans in the crowd.

Willie the Wildcat cheering along with fans in the crowd.

Senior defensive back Justin Gardner prepares for the block during the game on September 11, 2021 against Southern Illinois.

Sophomore Felix Anudike-Uzomah reaches for the Southern Illinois quarterback during the September 11th game.

Sophomore quarterback Will Howard passes the ball down the field during the game on Septmeber 11, 2021 againt Southern Illinois.

Sophomore quarterback Will Howard passes the ball down the field during the game on Septmeber 11, 2021 againt Southern Illinois.