K-Stat entered Saturday's matchup against Arizona State knowing it would be without starting quarterback Avery Johnson. With starting quarterback Avery Johnson out, that meant the Wildcats needed their offensive line and rushing attack to take some pressure off backup quarterback Jacob Knut.

Instead, the offensive line delivered one of its most disappointing performances of the season in a 28-17 loss to the Sun Devils.

After rushing for 359 yards in the Week 7 win over KU, K-State managed just 84 yards on 32 carries against Arizona State. The Wildcats averaged a disappointing 2.6 yards per attempt, making life significantly more difficult for Knuth in his first career start.

It was a dramatic reversal for an offense that appeared to have found its identity against the Jayhawks.

The struggles were particularly noticeable with K-State's running backs. Rodney Fields Jr.…