Kansas State coach Chris Klieman fought back tears in a vulnerable postgame news conference Saturday, following a 51-47 road loss to No. 12 Utah that dropped his team to 5-6 this season.

The Wildcats rushed for a school-record 472 yards, second most by any FBS team this season, and held a 12-point lead with seven minutes remaining. The Utes rallied back, starting with an interception return on a 2-point conversion attempt, and scored 14 points in the game's final three minutes to win.

Klieman called it one of the greatest efforts he has been a part of as a coach and said he was heartbroken for his players, who've kept fighting during a challenging year full of injuries, close losses and negativity from their fan base.

"We're down so many players, and I know a lot of people thought

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