K-State WR Phillip Brooks Had an Insane Day Returning Punts
Either Kansas has some serious issues on their punt return coverage or K-State returner Phillip Brooks is one of a kind. During K-State’s 55-14 win over the rival Jayhawks, Brooks returned four punts and EVERY SINGLE ONE went for 40 or more yards.
Phillip Brooks punt returns vs. Kansas:
#1: 55-yard return touchdown
#2: 40-yard return
#3: 52-yard return touchdown
#4: 42-yard return
Watch both touchdowns below…
Phillip Brooks was moving for @KStateFB in this 55-yard punt return TD! 💨 pic.twitter.com/JlpmvHK5CX
— Stadium (@Stadium) October 24, 2020
It Shouldn’t Be This Easy🤔
Phillip Brooks returns his SECOND punt for a TD and Kansas State (-36.5 Live) leads big at half💸pic.twitter.com/S6mmA18b7j
— Fanatics Sportsbook | PB (@fanaticsbook_pb) October 24, 2020
Altogether, he totaled 189 yards, setting a school record and nearly equaling Kansas’ total for the last five years!
Just kick it to him and watch him roll
Phillip Brooks (@Pbrooks124) set school records for punt-return TD's and total yards in the same game#KStateFB ⚒ pic.twitter.com/qnw1a5HwFK
— K-State Football (@KStateFB) October 24, 2020
Brooks, a sophomore, spoke to the media after his breakout performance.
He didn’t record a catch in the game but return touchdowns are nothing new. Last season, he took one to the house from 66 yards out in K-State’s bowl game against Navy. Check it out at 1:52 below.
K-State came into the game ranked #20 in the nation and they handled business. They’ll travel up north to Morgantown to play West Virginia this coming Saturday at noon ET.