I don't think there's any way we'd be in as an at-large today. We've beaten an FCS team, a mid Iowa team, Arkansas State, and a bad Houston team, SOS would sink us with a committee looking to put as many Power 2 teams in as possible.
Is this years' team better than we thought?
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Disagree. BYU has one of the better wins of all the teams. Their win over SMU looks good too.
If BYU and ISU can make the championship game as two 0 loss teams I think the loser can get an at large as a one loss team. Having said that ISU is going to have a big target on our backs the rest of the way. We are done with the underdog role for this year. I am going to just take it one game at a time. Don‘t see where we have any more gimmes. Going to be new experience playing the OU role of years gone by.
The Big 12 has had some early heavyweight matchups that have knocked some of our best teams (OSU, KSU and Utah) down a notch or two.
The Big 10 has really only had one of those (USC vs Michigan) or two if you want to count Penn State vs Illinois. That's all going to change over the next few weeks.
When all is said and done, I think the Big 10 gets 3 teams in the playoff and the Big 12 gets 1 or 2. It would help if Notre Dame picks up one more loss.
The Big 10 has really only had one of those (USC vs Michigan) or two if you want to count Penn State vs Illinois. That's all going to change over the next few weeks.
When all is said and done, I think the Big 10 gets 3 teams in the playoff and the Big 12 gets 1 or 2. It would help if Notre Dame picks up one more loss.
It’s notable that Miami and Clemson do not play in the regular season. That gives them a path if they take care of business to get two in.
Be nice if they went to a 16 team playoff. Be enough to get anyone in that has a legitimate argument for being there.
Don’t disagree about it being a long shot but is it settled that Iowa is a mid team? I think that will be determined in the next two or theee weeks. They have looked terrible at times but was more impressive against Minnesota than Michigan. And I hate the hawks as much as the next guy.
Try not to confuse deserving a bid based on results with getting a bid based on name brand.
Iowa has a good shot at being ranked by the end of the year. A mid win would be the top of the Big 12.
Michigan isn’t good. They’re playing without a QB and their OL stinks. I wouldn’t go by anything they do. If Iowa can run the ball like it’s 2003 like they have been, they’ll be a tough out. Thankfully, they don’t have a QB either.
If we beat Baylor and West Virginia, then I am going to get excited about a conference title..
I am still concerned offensively.
that being said I think there is a decent change (unless something crazy happens or injuries) we are a one loss team going into the Utah game.
Yes as I thought we would probably be 3-1 with a loss to the Hawks.
But for me, it's too soon to be talking Big12 Championship game or playoffs. I'll get excited and start looking beyond the next game once we get 7-8 games into the season.
History is littered with teams that start 5-0ish and finish 6-6. The Clones have played well enough, but still feel ISU has to bring its A or B game to beat most Big12 teams. Houston & Cincy might be the only teams we beat playing average like Saturday.
But for me, it's too soon to be talking Big12 Championship game or playoffs. I'll get excited and start looking beyond the next game once we get 7-8 games into the season.
History is littered with teams that start 5-0ish and finish 6-6. The Clones have played well enough, but still feel ISU has to bring its A or B game to beat most Big12 teams. Houston & Cincy might be the only teams we beat playing average like Saturday.
Yep, I look at it like this, if we can some sort of a consistent offense with our defense we are going to be in the B12 title game. I need more data before getting excited. I am just going to enjoy the ride for now.
I would really like to get our 10 win season monkey of our backs also.
I do think the Iowa Win will also be better than we think. For some reason I think Iowa gets beat by Ohio state this weekend and doesn't look back after that. They are better than people think and also have a favorable schedule.
OK, but would you rather this team finish 15-0 or get leap-frogged by a higher rated “Group of 5” team and finish 16-0 with an extra home game?
I’m leaning towards the latter, though obviously the former is a much more likely outcome.
previously, I would've agreed. But after this week... I can see is losing every week... realistic Cyclone fan... but IF we play to our competition. Utah and K state are coin flips to be 12-0. I hate to say it, but the conference is that bad, not deep like people hoped.
I think I heard it right that this is the first ISU road shutout of a conference foe since KState in 1971. We are so worried that we didn't put up 35 on this team that we are missing just how tough that kind of performance is to finish.
demoncore1031
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Yes... Iowa, Arkansas State, and Houston all have terrible QBs. Some of the worst in the FBS, seriously. I have been following North Dakota all year and their passing attack is pretty decent. That Belquist kid is kicking arse. The Vikings are gonna pick him up as an undrafted free agent in the off season, guaranteed.
