AMES, Iowa (AP) – When Kansas State’s trip to Iowa State was shifted to early September to please the Big 12’s television partners, it seemed like a disadvantage for the Wildcats. It might not be such a bad move after all.

No. 20 Kansas State (1-0) didn’t look like it needed a few extra weeks to prep for its league opener after dismantling Stephen F. Austin 55-16 last weekend. Meanwhile, the Cyclones (0-1) must host their first Top 25 opponent of the year on Saturday – just a week after a 34-14 loss to FCS power North Dakota State.