Quarterback Jonathan Beasley connected with receiver Quincy Morgan on a 12-yard touchdown pass with just under three minutes left in the game to complete the Kansas State Wildcat's 29-28 upset victory over the fourth ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers.

In weather conditions that included rain, sleet and even a steady snowfall by the fourth quarter, Nebraska scored twice in both the first and fourth quarter, but missed opportunities, errors and downright self-destruction in between cost the Huskers any shot at a National Championship and likely ended their conference titles hopes as well. Kansas State needs only a victory next week against Missouri to claim the North Division crown.

Nebraska's number one ranked rushing offense was held to 200 yards, over 150 yards under their average. The Huskers finished with 239 offensive yards, while K-State amassed 377 yards, 234 of those in the air.

Nebraska looked strong on both offense and defense early in the game. On the game's first possession the Huskers blocked a Travis Brown punt and Keyou Craver returned it 12 yards for a quick 7-0 NU lead.

Kansas State countered later in the period with a 1-yard run by Josh Scobey, but Nebraska responded with a 56-yard, 12 play drive to regain a seven point lead. The effort was kept alive mid-drive by a roughing the punter penalty by the Wildcats. Crouch connected with Matt Davison on a 3rd and 8 pass from the 23 to move down to the one. Crouch dove in from there.

Crouch struggled with his rushing all game long. He managed just 42 yards on the ground and 39 yards passing. I-Back Dan Alexander had a game high 130 yards on the ground.

"If you give Eric Crouch an opportunity to get started, he will gain some yards. By and large we didn't let him get started." said Wildcat head coach Bill Snyder.

Nebraska had a chance to take things under control early in the second, but failed to take advantage. Defensive tackle Loran Kaiser intercepted a Beasley pass at the KSU 18. Nebraska couldn't move the ball and Josh Brown missed on a 28-yard field goal attempt. That missed opportunity would prove costly to the team.

Kansas State scored twice more before half. Jamie Rheem hit a 38-yard field goal, and Beasley hit Morgan on a 49-yard touchdown pass just before the break.

Nebraska had trouble making plays in the first half. Of their 74 total offensive yards by halftime, 56 of those came on one scoring drive. The team fumbled twice, threw one interception and were penalized seven times for 54 yards. They had completed just one of five pass attempts.

"We played hard, we just didn't play well enough to take advantage of some opportunities we had in the first half," said Husker head coach Frank Solich. "Those things can happen to you. You need to play above and beyond that."

A pair of K-State field goals widened the lead to 23-14 going in into the fourth quarter.

Nebraska mounted a final attack and even regained the lead in the fourth quarter. The Huskers returned to their power running attack to score on Alexander runs of 19 and 45 yards. With 9:53 left on the clock Nebraska held a 28-23 margin as a slick snow started covering the field.

"We went back to what we do best and that's hammer the football right between the tackles." said Husker guard Russ Hochstein.

"All the yards we racked up in the fourth quarter were on really basic plays we have been using for years and years." said Alexander "I think in the fourth quarter, we just finally said, 'enough is enough.'"

Kansas State started their final scoring drive with six minutes left. The Wildcats covered 62 yards in 8 plays without facing a third down situation. Morgan caught the ball on a crossing pattern at the five and darted between the Husker secondary for the touchdown.

"That was a real big play by Quincy," Beasley said. "He was able to make a good catch. When push came to shove, we were able to come out and get it done."

Morgan finished the game with 199 yards receiving on 7 catches and two touchdowns.

"I knew I had to come out and play well against Nebraska," said Morgan. "Coach said we needed a good game out of me, and I wanted to play well for my teammates."

The Huskers now look to pick up the pieces. They face Colorado on the day after Thanksgiving. Unless K-State loses to Missouri, the Huskers are likely looking at a Cotton Bowl or Holiday Bowl bid.

Solich admits the loss will be tough on the players.

"I know they're tremendously disappointed right now," Solich said. "It's hard for them to take. They've worked very hard to make themselves into a good football team this year, but obviously, they're not going to reach all the goals they set."