Contain Sorsby, make him throw the ball downfield and he’ll make some mistakes. Offense clicks and we spoil the upset.
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There are 2 key matchups in this game. Soresby vs the ISU D, and Rocco vs the Cincy D. This HEAVILY favors ISU and its not really that close IMO
Best case:
Offense balls out: run game is getting a lot of push and Hanson/Abu run wild. Rocco is on point and takes what's there and consistently marches down the field. This is regardless of whether it's a shootout or if we anaconda Cincy
Defense bends but doesn't break - New corners make the plays when their number is up. Sorsby is contained and made to look average.
Worst case:
Offense looks constipated (whoever used that word to describe our sometimes sluggish offense - it's the perfect word for it). Run game isn't there at all. Rocco is off and isn't seeing the field well.
Defense gets exposed. We gamble trying to pressure Sorsby but he makes us pay regularly. Corners get beat consistently. When we keep the safeties back, they run all over us.
What I think will happen: Some mix of all of the above. I have more confidence than I usually do at this point in the season. We still have a roster full of dudes that have a history of playing well.
Offense balls out: run game is getting a lot of push and Hanson/Abu run wild. Rocco is on point and takes what's there and consistently marches down the field. This is regardless of whether it's a shootout or if we anaconda Cincy
Defense bends but doesn't break - New corners make the plays when their number is up. Sorsby is contained and made to look average.
Worst case:
Offense looks constipated (whoever used that word to describe our sometimes sluggish offense - it's the perfect word for it). Run game isn't there at all. Rocco is off and isn't seeing the field well.
Defense gets exposed. We gamble trying to pressure Sorsby but he makes us pay regularly. Corners get beat consistently. When we keep the safeties back, they run all over us.
What I think will happen: Some mix of all of the above. I have more confidence than I usually do at this point in the season. We still have a roster full of dudes that have a history of playing well.
Currently, the Cyclones have a 9-game road winning streak, and Rocco is 6-0 when dogs by a touchdown or less. I have high confidence that the 'Clones will find a way to win on the road vs. Cincy.
We could lose.
But, my god, reading this thread you’d think we had 2 wins and looked bad in all of our games.
Based on our fans reactions, I’d expect this board to be downright giddy if we only lose by 10.
But, my god, reading this thread you’d think we had 2 wins and looked bad in all of our games.
Based on our fans reactions, I’d expect this board to be downright giddy if we only lose by 10.
The run game really hasn't gotten much consistent traction no matter who's carrying the ball so hopefully that gets going a bit more.
Nebraska's defense is probably solid, but Cincy only threw for about 50 yards.
I'm more concerned about the run defense and containing Soresby.
Hoping Rocco has a big time game and shows the national media that he deserves to be much higher on their Heisman lists.
Thats more my point as well. A solid defense, and Soresby struggles. Even last year in the game in Ames, i think he only threw for like 60 yards.
***Edit-it was 66, but he ran for 143
Honestly, this is why I liked the road noncon game, had to at least get us somewhat prepared
I'm more worried about KU than Cincy. KU's defense is not good, but they seem play well enough against ISU. I still have nightmares of Jayden Daniels torching us over and over in Arrowhead.
Just the pipe? or is there crack included?
IDK, I feel like what I wrote isn't impossible. It is unlikely, but that's what extremes are: unlikely.
I feel better about this game than I did for Ireland or Iowa.
Cincinnati boards are already marking this as a win. I think the writing is on the wall here, sorry folks.
Don't watch and stop talking about the game. Get mentally prepared for Colorado.
I actually think this will be are most difficult game/matchup yet. Cincy can be a sneaky difficult place to play.
If we leave Cincy with a win I will be very happy since I had ISU going 9-3 with losses @Cincy, @TCU, & KU.
If we leave Cincy with a win I will be very happy since I had ISU going 9-3 with losses @Cincy, @TCU, & KU.
I’ve been researching all phases of this game.
I think if We score more than they do, We Will win.
I think if We score more than they do, We Will win.
