Iowa State hits the bye week sitting at 3-3 after a tough 24-10 loss to top-10 BYU. On this episode of Locked On Cyclones, host Nick Marvitz breaks down what went wrong in Provo and evaluates where this team stands at the midpoint of the season. We dive into the glaring defensive concerns—specifically the missed tackles and chunk-play vulnerabilities that allowed Bear Bachmeier to rack up over 430 yards of total offense. Plus, we examine the offensive struggles. Despite a lone touchdown drive and multiple fourth-down stops by the defense, the passing game remained stagnant, and long drives proved hard to come by. Finally, Nick hands out mid-season letter grades for both sides of the ball, discusses expectations for the rest of the schedule, and looks ahead to how the Cyclones can regroup during the bye week. Tune in for the full analysis!
Iowa State hits the bye week sitting at 3-3 after a tough 24-10 loss to top-10 BYU. On this episode of Locked On Cyclones, host Nick Marvitz breaks down what went wrong in Provo and evaluates where this team stands at the midpoint of the season. We dive into the glaring defensive concerns—specifically the missed tackles and chunk-play vulnerabilities that allowed Bear Bachmeier to rack up over 430 yards of total offense.
Plus, we examine the offensive struggles. Despite a lone touchdown drive and multiple fourth-down stops by the defense, the passing game remained stagnant, and long drives proved hard to come by. Finally, Nick hands out mid-season letter grades for both sides of the ball, discusses expectations for the rest of the schedule, and looks ahead to how the Cyclones can regroup during the bye week. Tune in for the full analysis!
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