The Kansas State University football team is 4-1 going into this weekends bye week, and the defense is rising to the top of the rankings nationally for the top rushing defense.

Bill Snyder said Tuesday during his weekly press conference that he does feel that the defense has been consistent through the first five games of the season.

“That’s what we hope for,” said Snyder. “They’re easy to work with because they work hard on the practice field, they’re committed to their preparation and they are committed to trying to improve day in and day out. They are a good group of young guys.”

Currently the Wildcats are at the top of the Big 12 rankings for rushing defense and senior linebacker Jonathan Truman explained that the defense does take pride in that.

“Obviously the total defense is very important to us, but obviously the points on the board is what matters so we need to stop that. But a huge focus that we have is to stop the run. We take some pride in that and we just have to continue to get better each week,” said Truman.

K-State is off this week and will spend the extra time preparing for their match-up with the 9th ranked Oklahoma Sooners next Saturday, October 18th. That game is scheduled for an 11 a.m. kickoff from Norman, Oklahoma.