KSU game a huge deal to KSU

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With an early conference victory behind them, the No. 19 Wildcats are now preparing for No. 5 Auburn, the first nonconference powerhouse to visit Manhattan in a decade, as well as the spectacle of a nationally televised Thursday game.

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“Some people thought we wouldn’t play the game, but we never hesitated,” Currie said. “Our fans tell me all the time how much fun they had going to Auburn (a 23-13 loss in 2007). It would have been tough not to play that game here. It’s too good an opportunity for our football program and our university.”

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“This will likely be our greatest attended game ever. We actually have not sold standing room-only tickets, because we know our student section will be as full as it has ever been that night. Student attendance is highest on weekdays.”

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In order to play Auburn on that date, though, Snyder required precise timing. He wanted an off week to prepare for the Tigers and nine days to recover for the next opponent.

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