
Kansas State fell to Baylor last Saturday, unable to contain the Bears' high-flying offense for a full 60 minutes.
Well, it doesn't get much easier this upcoming week. The Wildcats now face another offensive juggernaut in TCU, who boast a high-flying passing attack going toe-to-toe with a struggling Kansas State secondary.
Kansas State coach Chris Klieman detailed the challenges of stopping the Horned Frogs and quarterback Josh Hoover.
"They've got so many guys that can beat you," Klieman said in his TCU pregame interview. "Then you've got a guy who is throwing the ball really accurately, especially on deep balls. I know he's a terrific athlete and can run the ball. That's the thing that probably scares us the most. We've given up some explosive plays, and they're an explosive offense that's going to take those shots."
TCU has struggled in the run, which Kansas State can capitalize on. Maybe it can get a boost, as the team boasts one of the worst run defenses in the conference. Austin Romaine and Tobi Osunsanmi have slowly emerged as game-wreckers upfront, headlining a defense that desperately needs any type of spark or optimism.
The Wildcats host TCU Saturday afternoon.
FORMER K-STATE RB DJ GIDDENS IN UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY DURING ROOKIE SEASON
For two seasons, DJ Giddens was the premier running back in Manhattan, KS, gashing yardage to reach legendary heights at Kansas State.
Now, as an Indianapolis Colt, he's adjusting back to being the secondary option in the run game.
With Jonathan Taylor leading the league in rushing yards, it was understood that Giddens likely wouldn't see the field a lot. Taylor has 94 rushes for 480 yards and six touchdowns, along with 16 receptions for 133 yards and one touchdown. The vision was to get another complementary rusher so Taylor wouldn't have to carry the load. However, it appears that Indianapolis will be heading in that direction again. Giddens only has 18 attempts for 66 yards, far behind Taylor's production.
But I guess if it ain't broke, don't break it. The Colts are 4-1 and atop the AFC in a position no one had them in. Even against underwhelming opponents, quarterback Daniel Jones and the team are off to a hot start. With a plethora of offensive weapons and the No. 3 scoring defense in the league, Indianapolis is aiming to climb out of the AFC South basement and re-establish itself as a playoff contender.