STAFF PICKS: Baylor Bears

Nov 3, 2018; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Jalen Hurd (5) celebrates catching a pass for a touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Williams – Iowa State 27, Baylor 13

Think the game plan vs. Texas Tech. Think about what you saw in the second half against Kansas. In a frigid Jack Trice Stadium, I expect a heavy dose of David Montgomery early and often to hopefully take the will out of the Bears. I don’t expect a blowout here, even though I think Iowa State is a significantly better team. Just get out of this one healthy and let the defense do the dirty work.

Jared Stansbury – Iowa State 28, Baylor 17

I think this will be a tight game almost all the way through. In the end, Brock Purdy hits Tarique Milton late in the game to give the Cyclones some distance and a double-digit win.

Brent Blum – Iowa State 27, Baylor 16

Iowa State has become the new vampire squad in the Big 12. This is an efficient, ball control vampire special.

Rob Gray – Iowa State 31, Baylor 20

Baylor’s ALMOST back and playing hard, tough football for Coach Ruhle.  ISU’s simply much better defensively and stronger in terms of ball security and discipline. David Montgomery tops 100 yards again and Brock Purdy hits on just enough big plays to allow the ‘Cones to win somewhat comfortably, but not cover.

Jeff Woody – Baylor 31, Iowa State 22

Jay Jordan – Iowa State 13, Baylor 12

Kevin Fitzpatrick – Iowa State 24, Baylor 14

Kirk Haaland – Iowa State 34, Baylor 17

Iowa State finds success on the ground and hits on a few big pass plays to build a double-digit lead in the first half and pull out a comfortable win.

Jared Stansbury

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Jared a native of Clarinda, Iowa, started as the Cyclone Fanatic intern in August 2013, primarily working as a videographer until starting on the women’s basketball beat prior to the 2014-15 season. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State in May 2016, Jared was hired as the site’s full-time staff writer, taking over as the primary day-to-day reporter on football and men’s basketball. He was elevated to the position of managing editor in January 2020. He is a regular contributor on 1460 KXNO in Des Moines and makes regular guest appearances on radio stations across the Midwest. Jared resides in Ankeny with his four-year-old puggle, Lolo.

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