STAFF PICKS: Baylor

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Sep 28, 2019; Waco, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Trevor Downing (52) blocks Baylor Bears defensive end Niadre Zouzoua (97) during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports



Chris Williams, Publisher – Iowa State 31, Baylor 14



I’ll back the Cyclones here. A win would put Iowa State at 5-1 in the Big 12 heading into a bye before hosting K-State in two weeks. 



Jared Stansbury, Managing Editor – Iowa State 34, Baylor 21



I envision this game being close throughout the first three quarters before the Cyclones tack on a score late to make it look more comfortable. Baylor’s offense has been poor so far this season, but the defense has been solid (in all facets besides stopping the run) despite how many players were lost from last year’s stellar group. Don’t be surprise if Breece Hall pushes the 200 yards mark again on the ground.



Rob Gray, Senior Writer – Iowa State 31, Baylor 20



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[Brandon]

31-14 good guys

 

[CyJam]

63-17

 

[MartyFine]

Imagine the tailgating and crowd for tomorrow (high low 70s) under normal circumstances...

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Imagine the tailgating and crowd for tomorrow (high low 70s) under normal circumstances...

 

[flycy]

My prediction, certain posters will whine, moan, and call for Manning's head in the game day thread no matter what happens. It will be a great night at the Jack. Forecast reminds me of the Nov OSU game.

 

[cyclones500]

63-17

If we're going on out that limb, might as well shoot for 71-7.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I read that as staff picks Baylor, and I was thinking, those bastards!

 

[CapnCy]

Imagine the tailgating and crowd for tomorrow (high low 70s) under normal circumstances...

SO glad we have football...but gosh, isn't it wild, seems the last two years if it wasn't lightening, snowing, cold, etc. it was something...and this year the home game weather has been ideal.

 

[Aclone]

...the defense has been solid (in all facets besides stopping the run

Psst. The only reason Baylor’s pass defense stats look good are because it’s so easy to run on them, no one bothers to pass.

 

[Run Faster]

CLONES ROLL!

 

[knowlesjam]

I read that as staff picks Baylor, and I was thinking, those bastards!

Some of the narrative did seem like they think Baylor is the better team..."Iowa State has to play "at the top of its game" to avoid the upset. Baylor can't stop the run....bottom line. Iowa State runs the ball...which will open the pass up just fine. 35-14 Cyclones.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Some of the narrative did seem like they think Baylor is the better team..."Iowa State has to play "at the top of its game" to avoid the upset. Baylor can't stop the run....bottom line. Iowa State runs the ball...which will open the pass up just fine. 35-14 Cyclones.

I get it though. As Campbell says repeatedly, we don't have a margin for error. We have to bring it each and every game.

 

[JM4CY]

Imagine the tailgating and crowd for tomorrow (high low 70s) under normal circumstances...

 

[JM4CY]

Baylor struggles against the run - We have Breece Hall

Baylor struggles on offense - We have a stout Defense

Baylor generally sucks at life - We are just all around awesome

Therefore, Clones win big. Book it.

 

[CycloneVet]

If we're going on out that limb, might as well shoot for 71-7.

Man that would be therapeutic

 

[Aclone]

Baylor generally sucks at life - We are just all around awesome

Therefore, Clones win big. Book it.

Isn’t the “Honor Before Victory” sign kinda like garlic to a vampire for them?

 

[cstrunk]

33-17, good guys.

We miss one field goal and one XP but make two field goals. Breece runs for 199 yards and 2 TDs.

We give up either a SPT or a Def TD.

Solid game overall.

 

[cyclones500]

If Baylor's weak link on defense is stopping the run, I imagine ISU will start with a rush-heavy plan, and succeed, early in the game, then decide to start passing 80% of the time, just for the heck of it ... but with less success.

 

[CyclonesRock]

If Baylor's weak link on defense is stopping the run, I imagine ISU will start with a rush-heavy plan, and succeed, early in the game, then decide to start passing 80% of the time, just for the heck of it ... but with less success.

That is what they will expect so we will come out and throw 15 straight passes...