What was once a crowded field battling for the starting quarterback job at Kansas State has suddenly grown thin. After losing starter Jesse Ertz to a knee injury on the first possession of the opening game of the season against South Dakota, the Wildcats have now lost backup Alex Delton. The true freshman from Hays High reportedly injured his knee while closing out K-State’s victory at Texas-San Antonio on Saturday.

Click below to read Kellis Robinett’s story on Delton’s injury from Thursday’s Kansas City Star:
Kansas State backup quarterback Alex Delton injured right knee against UTSA, recovery time unknown

The Wildcats close out non-conference play at home this Saturday afternoon against Louisiana Tech.