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Kansas State to lean on defense in opener vs South Dakota

Sep 4, 2015 at 2:20p ET

Sep 4, 2015 at 2:20p ET

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Bill Snyder is just as keen as anybody else to see how Kansas State's new-look offense, led by sophomore quarterback Jesse Ertz, will fare in its opener against South Dakota on Saturday.

Part of that is he doesn't have to spend much time wondering about his defense.

One of the best units in the Big 12 last season returns most of its playmakers, including three starters in the defensive backfield. In fact, every player listed first on the depth chart has started or played significant minutes during their careers with the Wildcats.