re: If Auburn beats K State, it won't be because K State wasn't prepared

With that in mind, Kansas State is probably more worried about Auburn's level of talent all over the field.

In Artis-Payne, Snyder sees a back who offers no drop-off from Tre Mason, working next to a quarterback in Marshall who is as dynamic as ever. Throw in the Tigers' depth at wide receiver and the offensive line, and the Wildcats' biggest problem is getting ready for Auburn's assembled talent.

"We don't have the personnel to work against that emulates the speed and the quickness and the strength and the size that they present," Snyder said. "I don't know (what's most difficult to defend). Take your pick."