Kansas State running back DJ Giddens becomes the first rusher to gain 100 yards in a game against Colorado with 127 yards in the first half.

“Our identity is 31 right now,” K-State football coach Chris Klieman said in reference to Giddens’ number. “As he goes, it opens up everything else. That is why Avery has been more successful throwing the football, because we have been able to rush the football. It opens up everything if you can run the football.”

As Kansas State football nears the midway point of its regular season this weekend, one clear trend has emerged. The Wildcats have unapologetically hitched their wagon on offense to the running game and in particular DJ Giddens.