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(AP) -- It's easy to see the critical matchup in Saturday's Big 12 opener between Kansas State and Iowa State.

Wildcats running back Daniel Thomas has rushed for more yards through two games than any player in team history. And Iowa State's rush defense was sliced up for 275 yards in a blowout loss at No. 9 Iowa last week.

The Cyclones (1-1) will have to find a way to contain Thomas to have a shot at a much-needed win. He ranks third in the country with 185.5 rushing yards per game.

The game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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