Klein's Heisman showcase somewhat overshadowed an even more outstanding performance by the Wildcats' defense. Facing an offense that came in averaging 46 points and 385 passing yards, K-State did not allow an offensive touchdown until there was 7:31 remaining and held Smith to his lowest passing total since Holgorsen's arrival. Smith had just broken the NCAA single-season record for pass attempts without an interception (273) when linebacker Arthur Brown picked off a tipped pass early in the third quarter.
"This is as low as it gets," said Smith. "I have never dealt with adversity of this magnitude."
Smith should call up Oklahoma's Landry Jones for solace. The Wildcats did the same thing to him. It's nothing fancy. Defensive ends Meshak Williams (2.5 sacks) and Adam Davis (1.5) bring pressure, Brown (two tackles for loss) stuffs the run and cornerbacks Nigel Malone (two pass breakups) and Randall Evans and safeties Ty Zimmerman (who also had an interceptions) lock down the receivers.
"They've got a great offense," said Malone. "You've got to take that attitude that we're good too.
Now, it's America's turn to appreciate just how good Malone and his teammates really are.
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