Despite its defensive struggles, the Cyclones have the best scoring defense in the Big 12 at 19.5 points per game. K-State lost to the No. 2 scoring defense (BYU) and the No. 5 scoring defense (Houston) on the road earlier this season.

They also are looking for payback after falling to the Cyclones, 42-35, at home last year in a snowstorm. The Wildcats ended a two-game losing streak last week with a 41-15 home victory over Cincinnati on senior nights,