For two Big 12 programs, the reward for a bowl-eligible season wasn’t a postseason matchup, but a hefty fine. After concluding their regular season with at least six wins, the Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas State are not headed towards bowl games. Naturally, this decision has financial repercussions of $1 million.

“The Big 12 Conference is issuing a $500,000 institutional fine to Iowa State and Kansas State for opting out of their participation in the Conference Bowl pool,” the official statement reads.

On Dec. 3, Wildcats head coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement after seven seasons. Soon enough, former QB Collin Kline filled the shoes of a new head coach. Moreover, the roster is not in its best shape presently. Plagued with injuries on both units, the administration and the pla

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