Big 12 Football: Predicting win-loss records for every team
By Scott Popp
Iowa State Cyclones
Sept 3 – Northern Iowa – Prediction: W 38-7
Matt Campbell’s tenure gets off to a good start against FCS Northern Iowa.
Sept 10 – @Iowa – Prediction: L 10-21
The battle for the Cy-Hawk trophy is always a good rivalry matchup, the Hawkeyes however will be a very talented team and win the trophy for the second straight season.
Sept 17 – @TCU – Prediction: L 17-27
In the first Big 12 matchup of the season the Horned Frogs take care of business at home.
Sept 24 – San Jose State – Prediction: W 31-10
Running back Mike Warren gets going in an easy win for the Cyclones
Oct 1 – Baylor – Prediction: L 21-35
Baylor’s offense proves too much for the Cyclones.
Oct 8 – @Oklahoma State – Prediction: L 28-42
After almost pulling the upset last season, Iowa State doesn’t prove as difficult for the Cowboys in Stillwater.
Oct 15 – @Texas – Prediction: L 21-17
After last years 24-0 Cyclone shutout victory, the longhorns get revenge at home.
Oct 29 – Kansas State – Prediction: L 17-35
Last year’s Farmageddon was the nail in the coffin for coach Paul Rhodes after the Cyclones blew a 35-14 halftime lead by allowing 10 points in the final 45 seconds to lose 38-35. This year the Cyclones don’t have the chance to blow it.
Nov 3 – Oklahoma – Prediction: L 42-14
The Sooners look to be a playoff contender by this time and easily handle the Cyclones.
Nov 12 – @Kansas – Prediction: W 27-10
Iowa State has no trouble with the Jayhawks.
Nov 19 – Texas Tech – Prediction: L 21-24
Jack Trice stadium is rocking but the Cyclones cant quite pull off the upset.
Nov 26 – West Virginia – Prediction: L 14-17
Cyclones lose a close win to end the season.
Final Record: 3-9 (1-8 Big12) 9th place in Big 12
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