BYU has been searching for a defining moment in its young Big 12 football existence for more than a year now, and on a wild and woolly night in Provo, head coach Kalani Sitake’s crew delivered it in some of the most unimaginable ways possible.

K-State (3-1, 0-1 Big 12) suffered its first loss of the season and watched in disbelief as BYU (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) ran away with things for a lopsided win that was played late at night in the mountains of Utah.

Kansas State football laid an egg against BYU on the road in its Big 12 opener. Here is how the Wildcats graded out.

The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Kansas State. Check back for updates throughout the game. BYU 31, Kansas State 9 5:12 — After 31 straight points from BYU,

K-State lost at BYU on Saturday. Utah went into Oklahoma State and gave the Cowboys their first loss of the season. Now this vintage Big Eight matchup looks more like a game for survival. The winning team will feel like it is right back in the Big 12 race. The losing team will feel like it has been eliminated from contention.

BYU’s defense forced three turnovers, Jake Retzlaff threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns and Parker Kingston had a highlight reel 90-yard punt return touchdown in a 38-9 victory over No. 13 Kansas S

BYU snapped a five-game losing streak to Big 12 opponents in emphatic fashion, blowing out No. 13 Kansas State 38-9 on Saturday night.

BYU scored four touchdowns in 5:59, blitzing the No. 13 team in the country to win 38-9. Here's how the Cougar players saw a wild sequence unfold.

BYU scored three touchdowns off Kansas State turnovers in a three-minute span as the Cougars knocked off the No. 13 Wildcats 38-9 on Saturday night in Provo, Utah. Jake Retzlaff