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Pick and Preview: Keys to Jimmy Rogers securing first Cy-Hawk win as Iowa State's head coach
- Iowa State started Trevor Bindel at right guard against SEMO but split his snaps with Austin Barrett; the preview says that competition may remain unresolved. The offensive line allowed pressure to reach Jaylen Raynor and generated only just over 100 rushing yards against the FCS opponent, leaving protection and run blocking as concerns entering Iowa.
- Iowa State generated six sacks against SEMO, including three by Isaac Terrell. The preview describes Jesse Bobbit's new defense as more aggressive than Jon Heacock's prior scheme and notes Bobbit's Washington State unit produced 31 sacks last season. The opener established pressure production, but against FCS competition rather than Iowa's line.
- Iowa State QB Jaylen Raynor completed 50% of his passes for about 180 yards with two passing and two rushing touchdowns in the opener. The preview flags downfield accuracy as a concern: last season he threw three touchdowns and six interceptions on attempts of at least 20 yards. That is historical context for the Iowa test, not a forecast of turnovers.
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What to know: Iowa State plays at Iowa
- Injury: It's Iowa State at Iowa game week with the Cyclones and Hawkeyes set to meet on Saturday night (6:30 p.m.
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CyHawk 2026 Discussion
- QB/WR: I want to see more of Raynor and him actually throwing out routes and stuff over middle before we have a better QB.
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