Kansas State enters the game on Friday night at Arizona 113th nationally, averaging 109.00 rushing yards per game and 94th, allowing 156.33 yards on the ground per contest. Arizona is 67th, averaging 166.50 rushing YPG and 35th with opponents gaining 91.50 YPG on the ground.
It is an old adage in football that running and stopping the run is the key to success. That theory has evolved with edge rushers and offensive tackles becoming increasingly important in past years. For Arizona on Friday night versus Kansas State running and stopping the run will be critical.
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