*** Official #18 IOWA STATE vs Houston Game(Day) Thread ***

[67CY]

At least Houston didn’t score as the half ended

 

[Pope]

Not exactly an inspired half. Should be fine if Rocco can just get back his normal accuracy, as 10-13 points is probably enough.

That seems like a big if right now.

 

[Dannynoonan]

No counter run, No bootleg, i’ve said it for a long time. Need two back set and have some deception. Rocco is also off tonight.

 

[cyclonespiker33]

I think the craziest part is that the first half took less than 1.5 hours even with 10+ minutes of reviews.

 

[cyatheart]

This not being ready to play offensively got old about 2021.

 

[madguy30]

Our record in one-score games is abysmal. Nebraska is the only school with more such losses in 2022 and 2023.

Which has nothing to do with what I was saying.

 

[khardbored]

ISU has been largely successful over the years from hanging around in low scoring games.

Was the 14-7 win over TCU in 2017 exciting?

This ain't 2017 TCU . . .

 

[aeroclone]

The way this game is going I honestly don't hate the punt. Seems like the Defense could pitch close to a shutout while the offense is going to struggle to score. Didn't want to give Houston a shot at an easy one before half when we get the ball to start.

 

[JP4CY]

Maybe everyone on the team ate a Cheez It crunchwrap supreme like I did.

I know I feel awful.

 

[madguy30]

We lead 14-0 in that one at half

And it ended 14-7.

Low scoring.

 

[CYedUp]

I think we were a little over confident going into this game...

 

[Chipper]

ISU has been largely successful over the years from hanging around in low scoring games.

Was the 14-7 win over TCU in 2017 exciting?

That works great when your’re a dog. Not so much when you’re a heavy favorite

 

[Cyburbbalz]

Cards seem stacked against us and Campbell is waiting for Houston to make a mistake to lose the game instead of winning it!

 

[Skyh13]

Wildly uninspiring half

 

[khardbored]

Gen X and early millennials know.

Hmmm. That's me, and still have no clue.

Oh well. I'm uncool and I'm OK with that.

 

[swiacy]

At least we’re not down 21-0 after 1 quarter like Georgia.

 

[NetflixAndClone]

Frustrating but we are still up and we get the ball at the start of the 2nd.

 

[alarson]

And it ended 14-7.

Low scoring.

Not sure what your point is supposed to be with this

Our inability to score that second half gave TCU a chance

 

[jctisu]

At least we’re not down 21-0 after 1 quarter like Georgia.

I guess…?

 

[Pope]

So much for taking away their hope. If we don't come out strong on our 1st possession to start the 2nd half, all the pressure will be on us and Houston will be extremely fired up.

Houston has had a very disappointing season thus far and most of that can be erased by upsetting the #18 team in the nation.