Kansas State vs. Iowa State Prediction: Wildcats Look to Stay Atop Big 12 Standings Against Reeling Cyclones

Iowa State Cyclones are struggling in the Big 12 and they are 0-2 in their conference. They lost to Kansas last Saturday. Kansas State is unbeaten in conference and has the No. 2 scoring defense in Big12. The Wildcats have won their last two games after a home loss to Tulane.

Kansas State is looking to stay at the top of the Big 12 standings. Iowa State's struggling Cyclones are currently in 19th place.

Kansas State is fourth in the country in rushing yards. The team is led by running back Deuce Vaughn and quarterback Martinez. They are facing an Iowa State run defense that ranks atop the Big 12. Since the opener, the Cyclones have held their last four opponents to under four yards a carry.

Iowa State's offense has been struggling since losing three NFL draft picks. The Cyclones are 10th in the Big 12 in scoring, rushing, and total offense. They are the only team in conference not to average more than 400 yards of total offence or 30-plus points per game. Iowa State is playing Kansas State this week. Jirehl Brock, the team's top running back, is injured and did not return from the first half against Kansas.

Kansas State is going on the road to play Iowa State. The Cyclones have lost both conference games recently. Kansas State's offense is good, but Iowa state's offensive struggles are a concern.