Must win next week?

[Cyclonepride]

Obviously a must win. This is a game that will tell if we are getting better but losing to tough competition, or just getting better at losing. I expect a great effort.

 

[awd4cy]

We have to have the fewest wins in the P5

Just looked. Haha, yep we do.

 

[Erik4Cy]

I hate that Toledo is a loseable game that has now turned into a must win.

Get pumped for homecoming people...

Idk about this upcoming game, but I wonder how many people in the stands will be dressed up like Big 12 officials for our next Big 12 game?

 

[awd4cy]

Get the paper sacks ready for Saturday.

 

[cyclonez7]

Watch out guys. Toledo just beat Western Michigan on the road after WMU's kicker missed an extra point in overtime. They are undefeated in the MAC and not that bad.

 

[awd4cy]

Watch out guys. Toledo just beat Western Michigan on the road after WMU's kicker missed an extra point in overtime. They are undefeated in the MAC and not that bad.

WMU is bad though. I think we win Saturday, but that doesn't mean much.

 

[CycloneErik]

Watch out guys. Toledo just beat Western Michigan on the road after WMU's kicker missed an extra point in overtime. They are undefeated in the MAC and not that bad.

I thought WMU took a 3 point lead with about 30 seconds to play. That's stunning.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

I thought WMU took a 3 point lead with about 30 seconds to play. That's stunning.

WMU was the scout team for Toledo as the prepare for ISU. They have prepared Toledo well for CPR ball.

 

[clonedude]

To keep the attendance respectable it's a must win. From a coaching standpoint I'm not sure it matters, because of the buyout.

Correct. Rhoads will be here next year at a minimum IMO. JP can't afford to fire him after this year. And JP knows he can still sell tickets next year because people will want to come see the new SEZ, so I think Rhoads will be here next year for sure.

Remember, we are still ISU. If we have to continue paying Rhoads for a bunch of years, what kind of head coach can we afford to bring in to replace him?

 

[ajk4st8]

It would be a program executioner to lose to Toledo at home.

The worst power 5 program in history losing to Toledo is not that big of a deal. U could name a lot of other worse CPR era losses.

 

[TensasCy]

After Toledo's win today against W. Michigan, Sagarin may very well have them ranked ahead of ISU when his poll comes out. So, should we really expect to win against a team ranked higher than us? Wouldn't that be a little unreasonable?

 

[cyclonez7]

Toledo is ranked 6th in FBS for total offense. I know they have a weak schedule but we shouldn't overlook them. WMU is not good, but to be fair, their game tonight was in poor conditions.

 

[CycloneErik]

I'll be curious to see what the opening line is. They might be favored by a couple.

 

[RubyClone]

Toledo is ranked 6th in FBS for total offense. I know they have a weak schedule but we shouldn't overlook them. WMU is not good, but to be fair, their game tonight was in poor conditions.

What's their defense ranked? Because so far, on the season I'm FAR more impressed with our defense's ability to handle a more potent offense, than our offense's ability to take on a salty defense.

 

[awd4cy]

I'll be curious to see what the opening line is. They might be favored by a couple.

We will be favored, but that doesn't mean much. Toledo isn't great without their starter QB.

 

[TensasCy]

Toledo is ranked 6th in FBS for total offense. I know they have a weak schedule but we shouldn't overlook them. WMU is not good, but to be fair, their game tonight was in poor conditions.

You are right. If we overlooked Valparaiso we would be making a big mistake.

 

[cyclonez7]

What's their defense ranked? Because so far, on the season I'm FAR more impressed with our defense's ability to handle a more potent offense, than our offense's ability to take on a salty defense.

114th... I'm thinking it will be a shootout if our offense shows up.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

I'll be curious to see what the opening line is. They might be favored by a couple.

Underdog. Another week, another tough opponent.

 

[RubyClone]

114th... I'm thinking it will be a shootout if our offense shows up.

last I heard our offense was 122 and I seriously doubt that went up much today....

 

[AMarner32]

If we lose next week, I'm done with Cyclone sports until early November when I can get into Hilton.