Saturday, September 6, 2014

Jack Trice Stadium in Ames

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The Kansas State Wildcats will play their first game in Big 12 play when they face the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday afternoon. Kansas State blew the Cyclones out 41-7 at home in last year's matchup.

Kansas State impressed in their opening game by beating SF Austin of the FCS 55-16 at home. The Wildcats had a good balanced attack all night, gaining 238 yards through the air and 240 yard son the ground. They were also 8-for-14 on their third down attempts in the game and turned the ball over just once.

Wildcats quarterback Jake Waters completed 19 of his 28 passes in the win for 223 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Walters also rushed for 55 yards and another score in the game, while running back Charles Jones had eight carries for 55 yards and two touchdowns.

was knocked down a peg over the weekend when they were beaten 34-14 by FCS powerhouse North Dakota State. The Cyclones' defense gave up 503 yards in that loss, while the offense could only put up 253 yards.

Iowa State's top performer in the losing effort was senior running back Aaron Wimberly, who had nine carries for 38 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Sam B. Richardson was 20-for-31 passing in the game for 151 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. Punter Colin Downing averaged 45.7 yards on his punts, with his longest going 56 yards.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends

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Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends

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Injuries to Watch

Kansas State Wildcats

08/31/14 OL Cody Whitehair Ankle injured last game, questionable Saturday vs. Iowa State
08/31/14 WR Tyler Lockett Hamstring probable Saturday vs. Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones

09/01/14 WR Quenton Bundrage Knee out for season
08/31/14 WR D'vario Montgomery Suspension Served missed last game, probable Saturday vs. Kansas State
08/31/14 WR Tad Ecby Suspension Served missed last game, probable Saturday vs. Kansas State
08/31/14 OL Tom Farniok Knee injured last game, probable Saturday vs. Kansas State
08/08/14 OL Ben Loth Knee out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Kansas State

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