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K-State breakdown: Wildcats' solid run defense presents challenge for Washington

Kansas State has one of the best run defenses in the country, and it’s no recent phenomenon.

It’s been that way since 2011.

In that period of more than 60 games, the Wildcats have allowed an average of 131 rushing yards per contest.

After surrendering only 140.3 rushing yards per game a year ago, Kansas State leads the Big 12 with a low yield of 141.9 rushing yards per game this season — presenting an intrigueing matchup for Texas Tech’s two-time 1,000-yard rusher DeAndre Washington.

In 23 of those games, the Wildcats held their opponents to under 100 rushing yards.