As he exited the field on Saturday night following Kansas State’s 42-35 loss to Iowa State, Will Howard paused to look back at Wagner Field.
What he probably knew at the time, but we did not know for certain, is that it was for the last time.
Today, three Wildcats announced their intention to enter the transfer portal and forego the bowl game. Howard is of course the most prominent of these, but he was joined by running back Treshaun Ward and third-string quarterback Jake Rubley.
Rubley’s decision is no surprise to anyone, as he may not even have landed a spot on the two-deep in 2024.