WVU set to play No. 19 K-State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Being a backup quarterback can be a lonely job, except for this season in the Big 12. The QB turnstiles have been active, and Kansas State’s Will Howard and West Virginia’s Garrett Greene are among those who have thrived.

It’s only going to get busier for Howard, who will start when Kansas State (7-3, 5-2) plays at West Virginia (4-6, 2-5) on Saturday as the 19th-ranked Wildcats try to close in on a possible berth in the Big 12 championship game.

“Will’s going to be the guy. It’s his football team,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said.

Greene got his most extensive work of the season after replacing starter JT Daniels for the second half of West Virginia’s 23-20 win against Oklahoma last week. He ran for two scores.