However, the momentum didn't last long for Iowa State, and on second and goal at the Wildcasts' 1-yard line, a botched toss from quarterback Rocco Becht to Abu Sama resulted in a fumble, which Kansas State recovered.

Edwards tried to field an Iowa State punt on the 8-yard line in the driving rain and had the ball bounce off his chest and hit the turf. He got hit almost immediately and on that hit he injured his ankle,