The 7th top game on the countdown is Kansas State's domination of Texas at KSU Stadium in 1998. Granted the Wildcats were definitely favored to win the game and it was just one of their dominant wins in the 1998 season in which they finished the regular season with a perfect 11-0 record. However, it's was the defenses performance against one of college football's all-time greats that makes this win so special.The Longhorns offense showcased the nation's top running back, Ricky Williams. Williams ended up winning the Heisman trophy in 1998 and ran for 2,124 yards on his way to becoming the career rushing leader in the NCAA. However, he didn't earn all of those distinctions based on this game alone. The "Lynch Mob" defense of Kansas State focused on Williams and shut him down like nobody could have imagined. K-State's defense held Ricky to just 43 yards on 25 carries, holding Texas to a total of 53 rushing yards as a team.
The Wildcats scored early and often in this one, as they took a 35-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. Texas did not score until the fourth quarter. K-State scored in a variety of ways as well. On the ground, through the air, and more importantly on defense and special teams. David Allen scored on a 93-yard punt return and Jeff Kelly picked off a Major Applewhite pass and took it 17 yards to the house. K-State running back Eric Hickson (pictured) easily outgained Texas by himself, with 16 carries and 124 yards while also scoring a touchdown. Michael Bishop, who finished second to Williams in Heisman voting in 1998, completed 14 of his 20 pass attempts for 182 yards and two touchdowns. Most of those receiving yards went to Darnell McDonald, who caught 11 passes for 159 yards and caught both of Bishop's TD throws. The Wildcats dominating victory was the first of many impressive wins in 1998. Final score 48-7.
Coming probably on Monday...I'll take Bishop!
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