I have a tough time differentiating between a true rivalry and teams I just want Iowa State to beat. I respect some teams, hate others, and some I’m relatively indifferent to aside from a personal relationship with a fan or alum. So...
1. KU. Wife is an alum. Bill Self is a cheater. Must destroy in any arena of competition.
2. K-State. I generally respect their fan base. I want Campbell to be the next Bill Snyder. My final top two when picking schools was Iowa State or K-State.
3. Texas. They think they’re something.
4. Oklahoma. They’re something.
5. Oklahoma State. Probably the best true rival over the last decade or so in terms of competitive balance between the schools in both football and basketball.
6. West Virginia. Riot bros!
7. Baylor. Hot take: not a fan of rapists or those who cover for them.
8. Texas Tech. Baylor without the rape.
9. TCU. Texas Tech without the (now departed) douchebag coach.
Also, **** Iowa.