Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) rushes for a first down as Kansas defensive end Lonnie Phelps (47) gives chase during the first quarter of Saturday’s game in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 47-27 to secure a spot in the Big 12 Championship game. COLIN E BRALEY/AP
By Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman didn’t want to back into the Big 12 title game by…