Skylar Thompson was in a scary situation.
The Kansas State quarterback had just scrambled out of bounds for a short gain on the Wildcats’ second play from scrimmage against Oklahoma, and he couldn’t slow down as he approached a throng of OU players watching the game from the Sooners’ sideline. His momentum carried him into the lowered shoulder of defensive tackle Dillon Faamatau, and the ensuing collision jarred the ball loose and sent Thompson to the ground for a few uneasy moments.
Oklahoma players surrounded Thompson as an assistant coach helped him to his feet, then K-State offensive lineman Abdul Beecham barged in to help his teammate.