Iowa State: September 3rd vs. Northern Iowa
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Iowa State had a solid 2010 campaign under Head Coach Paul Rhoads. The Cyclones finished with a losing record at 5-7, but notched a victory over Big 12 heavyweight Texas.
Unfortunately, it will be unlikely that Iowa State takes another step forward next season. Both the offense and the defense will have to transition through heavy departures. The losses of Quarterback Austin Arnaud, running back Alexander Robinson and tight end Collin Franklin will sting the hardest.
Northern Iowa meanwhile finished 23rd in the final FCS top 25 poll of 2010. The Panthers have been a powerhouse in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, winning four of the last six conference titles.
Despite their FCS status, Northern Iowa is a consistent winner on the gridiron. The Panthers will definitely give Iowa State a game in the Cyclones season opener, and a Northern Iowa victory would not be that shocking.
Unfortunately, it will be unlikely that Iowa State takes another step forward next season. Both the offense and the defense will have to transition through heavy departures. The losses of Quarterback Austin Arnaud, running back Alexander Robinson and tight end Collin Franklin will sting the hardest.
Northern Iowa meanwhile finished 23rd in the final FCS top 25 poll of 2010. The Panthers have been a powerhouse in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, winning four of the last six conference titles.
Despite their FCS status, Northern Iowa is a consistent winner on the gridiron. The Panthers will definitely give Iowa State a game in the Cyclones season opener, and a Northern Iowa victory would not be that shocking.
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