Oklahoma State poses yet another challenge for K-State’s secondary

Defending the pass is a constant challenge for Big 12 defenses.

One week they’re trying to slow Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the nation’s leading passer, the next they’re trying to cover an elite receiver like Oklahoma’s Dede Westbrook or Oklahoma State’s James Washington. Even Iowa State, a team not known for explosive offense, averages 252.4 passing yards. Nothing comes easy.

Still, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder prefers not to use the league’s collection of potent offenses as reason to accept mediocre defense. The Wildcats have allowed an average of 353 passing yards in Big 12 games, a number that ranks ninth in the conference.

“It kind of makes me feel disrespected,” K-State…