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JAY JORDAN ANALYSIS: Speculative preview for Iowa

Sep 23, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz (left) and defensive lineman Nathan Bazata (99) and linebacker Josey Jewell (43) and defensive back Miles Taylor (19) and teammates prepare to enter the field before the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY …

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JAY JORDAN ANALYSIS: Speculative preview for South Dakota State

Sept. 3, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; South Dakota State Jackrabbits quarterback Taryn Christion (3) throws under pressure by TCU Horned Frogs defensive tackle Aaron Curry (95) during the second half on an NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. TCU won 59-41. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports This summer, I plan …

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JAY JORDAN: Post-spring Big 12 power rankings, questions

The 2017 season for the Big 12 saw a stable conference with established quarterbacks. Predicting the outcome of conference play was not difficult with one primary exception — Iowa State. Iowa State bucked expectations, answered questions, and pulled off upsets that re-ordered the middle of the conference standings. Iowa State did not have the luxury …

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JAY JORDAN: The starting point for the 2018 Iowa State offense

Nov 4, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Julian Good-Jones (51) pauses before the snap during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports The 2016 and 2017 Iowa State offenses were eerily similar in their statistical profile. Cut down on turnovers …

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JAY JORDAN: Liberty Bowl prediction

I analyzed the Memphis offense and defense and have analyzed Iowa State all season. So, I should have a pretty good feel for how the game will play out and who should win. Not so much. This is a toss up in my opinion. Both teams have advantages against the other and both have phases …

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ANALYSIS: Scouting the Memphis Defense

The Memphis defense ranked 121st in the country in yards allowed during the regular season at a whopping 475 yards per game. Iowa State only gained more than 475 total yards in two games (Akron and Oklahoma State). Six of the Memphis opponents ranked lower than they did in yards allowed per game (there are …

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ANALYSIS: Scouting the Memphis offense

Dec 2, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Riley Ferguson (4) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) against the UCF Knights at Spectrum Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports Full disclosure off the top. I lived in Memphis before moving to Iowa and spent a portion of …

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The Sunday After: Kansas State

Nov 25, 2017; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Justin Silmon (32) runs by Iowa State Cyclones safety Kamari Cotton-Moya (5) and several other Cyclones defenders during the third quarter of a game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats won the game 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports Iowa State’s contest …

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The Sunday After: Baylor

Nov 18, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Zeb Noland (4) throws a pass against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports A little different perspective today. A bit more personal if you will indulge me. I was able to attend the game in Waco yesterday as it …

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The Sunday (?) After: Oklahoma State

Nov 11, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) runs the football against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the third quarter at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Cyclones 49-42. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Oklahoma State is a tough nut to crack. There is a reason that …

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JAY JORDAN ANALYSIS: Speculative preview for Iowa

JAY JORDAN ANALYSIS: Speculative preview for South Dakota State

JAY JORDAN: Post-spring Big 12 power rankings, questions

JAY JORDAN: The starting point for the 2018 Iowa State offense

JAY JORDAN: Liberty Bowl prediction

ANALYSIS: Scouting the Memphis Defense

ANALYSIS: Scouting the Memphis offense

The Sunday After: Kansas State

The Sunday After: Baylor

The Sunday (?) After: Oklahoma State

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