K-State's defense has been good on 3rd and long thus far and that will need to continue on Saturday. While the OSU passing game as a whole hasn't been great, they have been really good on 3rd and long.
On the season, Spencer Sanders is 10-14 (71%) on 3rd and long for 162 yards. That comes out to 16.2 per completion and 11.6 per attempt. 7 of those 10 completions have gone for 1st downs.
When you add in Illingworth's numbers from game 1, the Pokes are 16-24 on 3rd and long for 239 yards. (14.9 per completion and 10.0 per attempt.)
On the season, Spencer Sanders is 10-14 (71%) on 3rd and long for 162 yards. That comes out to 16.2 per completion and 11.6 per attempt. 7 of those 10 completions have gone for 1st downs.
When you add in Illingworth's numbers from game 1, the Pokes are 16-24 on 3rd and long for 239 yards. (14.9 per completion and 10.0 per attempt.)
