It’s a bit unusual for Kansas State to have a conference match up in just week two of the season, but on Saturday the Wildcats will travel to Ames, Iowa to take on the Iowa State Cyclones.

Kansas State is coming off of a 55-16 win over Stephen F. Austin, while Iowa State suffered a 14-34 loss to North Dakota State this past Saturday.

Coach Bill Snyder explained Tuesday that he’s not sure there’s any significant difference to playing a conference game early opposed to in week four like normal.

“Obviously when you play one as early as we are, the end result is either you’re going to be in first or you’re going to be in last. It carries it’s own weight in that respect. I don’t know if it has any significant difference at all in our preparation,” says Snyder.

The preparation for Saturday’s game isn’t anything different as well according to DeMarcus Robinson. “No, Coach Snyder isn’t going to let us change our mindset. Just like last year when we played North Dakota State he felt like maybe we took that game a little bit for granted. Now I think the teams mindset is just like we’ve got to play each and every game like it’s a conference game.”

Kansas State is 8-3 against the Cyclone’s in the last 11 meetings and is currently riding a six-game win streak. Saturdays game is scheduled for an 11 a.m. kick off and will be broadcast live on television by Fox Sports 1.