Smart move: K-State plans to pay close attention to Texas running game

Kansas State held Oklahoma, the Big 12’s fourth-ranked rushing offense, to 138 yards -- 77 below its average against other foes -- last week in a loss to the Sooners.

The Wildcats held West Virginia, the league’s third-ranked ground attack, to 124 yards in a Week 5 loss to the Mountaineers. That’s 115 yards below their average against other opponents.

So what’s on tap Saturday for K-State against Texas, which brings the No. 2 rushing offense in the Big 12 to Manhattan (noon ET, ESPN2)?

Texas' D'Onta Foreman, the Big 12's leading rusher at 146.2 yards per game, pays a visit to Kansas State's conference-best run defense Saturday.Rest assured, D'Onta Foreman has captured the notice of Kansas…