MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State will be without tailback Dylan Edwards for Saturday’s game against North Dakota because of a left ankle injury, according to a report from ESPN.

The Derby native is also considered doubtful for the Wildcats’ Sept. 6 matchup with Army, the report said.

Edwards appeared to suffer the injury during Kansas State’s season-opening loss to Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland. He was hit after a fumbled punt return in the first quarter and did not return to the game.

Coach Chris Klieman said Tuesday that X-rays on Edwards’ ankle were negative, calling the news a “positive” sign for his eventual return.

Edwards was a key piece of the Wildcats’ offense last season, averaging 7.4 yards per carry. He finished with eight touchdowns — five rushing, two receiving and one on a punt return.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726148269632.jpeg" alt="Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards high-steps into the end zone for a touchdown past Tulane safety Jack Tchienchou, right, during the second half of their game in New Orleans on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards high-steps into the end zone for a touchdown past Tulane safety Jack Tchienchou, right, during the second half of their game in New Orleans on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State will be without tailback Dylan Edwards for Saturday’s game against North Dakota because of a left ankle injury, according to a report from ESPN.The Derby native is also considered doubtful for the Wildcats’ Sept. 6 matchup with Army, the report said.Edwards appeared to suffer the injury during Kansas State’s season-opening loss to Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland. He was hit after a fumbled punt return in the first quarter and did not return to the game.Coach Chris Klieman said Tuesday that X-rays on Edwards’ ankle were negative, calling the news a “positive” sign for his eventual return.Edwards was a key piece of the Wildcats’ offense last season, averaging 7.4 yards per carry. He finished with eight touchdowns — five rushing, two receiving and one on a punt return.

🏈 K-State will be without Dylan Edwards for North Dakota game