The Iowa State Cyclones (3-2) will host the Kansas State Wildcats (4-1) on Saturday. The Cyclones have won the last two head-to-head meetings, winning 33-20 last year in Manhattan, Kansas, and 45-0 in Ames, Iowa in 2020.
Kansas State opened the season with wins over South Dakota (34-0) and Missouri (40-12). After losing to Tulane (17-10) as a 13.5-point underdog, they have beat Oklahoma (41-34) and Texas Tech (37-28) to get off to a 2-0 start in the conference. The Wildcats were outgained 473 to 459 in total yards last week, but they only committed one turnover while Texas Tech last four, two by interceptions and two on fumbles.
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— K-State Football ?? (@KStateFB) October 6, 2022
The Kansas State is 59th scoring 32.4 ppg, and 69th with 406.8 total yards per game. They are a run-dominated team that is third in the nation picking up 267.6 yards per game but just 122nd throwing for 139.2 passing yards per game. Former Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez is the starter for Kansas State and has completed 62.2% of his passes with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Martinez is also second on the team with 469 rushing yards per game, with Deuce Vaughn leading with 638 yards on the ground with 5.8 yards per attempt.
The Wildcats defense is 25th allowing 18.2 ppg. The defense is 69th allowing 373 yards per game, ranking 67th in passing yards allowed and 75th in rushing yards allowed.