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It’s about that time.
College football is about a month away from kicking off across the United States, which means it’s time to make some bold predictions about the 2024 campaign.
Iowa State is among the leaders in the country in returning production, bringing back 20 starters and nearly every major contributor on both sides of the ball. It’s setting up to be a successful season for the Cyclones, but just how good will they be?
We have compiled five bold predictions for the Cyclones this season, including how they’ll finish in 2024 and players that stand to break out:
1. Iowa State enters final two weeks of season in Big 12 Championship contention
Of the Cyclones’ first 10 games, only two stand out as games that the Cyclones aren’t set to be favorites: on the road against Iowa and against the Kansas Jayhawks in Arrowhead Stadium.
The other eight include home games against North Dakota and Arkansas State, and six games against opponents the Cyclones were ranked ahead of in the preseason Big 12 poll. Of those eight, on the road against West Virginia is probably the most concerning opponent they will face. The Mountaineers were ranked just one spot below Iowa State in the Big 12 preseason poll.
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws the ball during the Cy-Hawk football game at the Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023. Becht is entering his second season as starting quarterback and could have the Cyclones in Big 12 title contention.
On any given Saturday, anything can happen. However, the odds say Iowa State has a real chance to be 8-2 entering the final two weeks of the season. Plus, it’s not like Kansas or Iowa are unbeatable either, where an upset could give some leeway on other parts of the schedule.
In the final two weeks, Utah and Kansas State await. Both of those teams will have legitimate Big 12 Championship…
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Author : The Des Moines Register
Publish date : 2024-07-30 10:45:32
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