Kansas State RB out for rest of game

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Kansas State football running back Dylan Edwards will miss the rest of the Wildcats’ game against Iowa State on Saturday, Aug. 23 with an apparent ankle injury.

Edwards, K-State’s starting running back, left the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, early in the first quarter after appearing to injure his ankle after receiving a punt. Wildcats coach Chris Klieman told the ESPN broadcast at halftime that Edwards will miss the remainder of the game.

Losing the second-year transfer from Colorado is a big blow for K-State, as the 5-foot-9 speedster had 546 rushing yards with five touchdowns last season behind now-Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens. He also provides quarterback Avery Johnson with a strong option in the passing game.

Edwards had a standout freshman season at Colorado, scoring four touchdowns in the Buffaloes’ 2023 season opener against TCU.

Here’s what to know of Edwards’ injury against the Cyclones on Aug. 23.

Dylan Edwards injury update

Edwards only played one snap and didn’t see the field on offense before exiting the game against Iowa State, as he muffed a punt that led to an apparent ankle injury. His ankle was taped on the sideline before he exited the field to the locker room.

Edwards later returned to the sideline, although it was without his helmet and with a towel over his head. He didn’t appear the rest of the first half before Klieman confirmed he will miss the remainder of the game.

It’s unclear the severity of Edwards’ injury, although it’s certainly a big…


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Publish date : 2025-08-23 17:57:00

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