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K-State promotes Riley, hires Wells to staff

In a recent press release Kansas State Athletics announce that Conor Riley, a five-year member of the Kansas State football staff who directed the Wildcat offense during its recent bowl victory, has been promoted to offensive coordinator, while Matt Wells, a great offensive mind and developer of quarterback talent, has been hired as co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach/associate head coach, head coach Chris Klieman announced on Jan.

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Surge of betting for CFP semifinals, but short of setting records

Associated PressThe combination of a strong College Football Playoff field and the semifinals being on New Year’s Day sparked a surge in betting, but not to the level hoped for by sportsbooks.There was anticipation records would be set, but the semifinals being played on a Monday likely kept that from happening.“Last year’s numbers were really disappointing as the games were played on (New Year’s Eve),” Jay Kornegay, vice president of race and sports operations at Westgate Las Vegas, said in a text message.

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