Cyclones up to No. 16, highest ranked Big 12 team in latest AP Poll

[Connor_Ferguson]

Iowa State moves to No. 16 in the latest AP Poll.

Iowa State the highest ranked team in Big 12 following Houston win

Sep 28, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jontez Williams (3) celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Iowa State football has moved to No. 16 in the latest Assoc

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[algonacy]

Woot? Can we keep the underdog mentality after that?

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

Woot? Can we keep the underdog mentality after that?

Underdog mentality makes us play not to lose. We should be looking to impose our will

 

[jdoggivjc]

The fact that the Big 12 occupies the spots 16-20 (and it's the only place where Big 12 teams are at)... everyone sees where this is going.

 

[bosco]

Hey, Hey, it's October.

 

[SolarGarlic]

The fact that the Big 12 occupies the spots 16-20 (and it's the only place where Big 12 teams are at)... everyone sees where this is going.

It's always been most likely that the Big 12 only gets the AQ in. And the way things have played out, it's probably deserved. Oklahoma State, K State, and Utah laying eggs this early in the season ruined much hope of getting two. We'll see if the unbeaten/1-loss teams of the Big 12 can stay that way.

 

[exCyDing]

The fact that the Big 12 occupies the spots 16-20 (and it's the only place where Big 12 teams are at)... everyone sees where this is going.

Yeah, the AP is doing the Committee’s work, setting the B12 up to have the 2nd and 3rd best teams juuust outside of the top 12.

 

[Fall Creek]

Defense has only given up 29 points through 4 games, 19 to Iowa. Offense has a lot of potential but not consistent enough against the better teams. Amazing start for hopefully a special season.

 

[CycloneSpinning]

Yeah, the AP is doing the Committee’s work, setting the B12 up to have the 2nd and 3rd best teams juuust outside of the top 12.

I don’t have a problem with 1-9, but I do have significant issues with 10-15. Michigan is not great…not top 10 anyway. Anyone who lost to them or USC should not be falling in right behind them.

 

[StLouisClone]

Yeah, the AP is doing the Committee’s work, setting the B12 up to have the 2nd and 3rd best teams juuust outside of the top 12.

The AP rankings don't mean much. The first CFP rankings always move up the teams that are deserving (which includes ISU in 2020).

 

[CycloneSpinning]

Yeah, the AP is doing the Committee’s work, setting the B12 up to have the 2nd and 3rd best teams juuust outside of the top 12.

A Big 12 team will for sure make the playoff, but they are definitely angling for 8 between the SEC and Big 10.

 

[swiacy]

B12 has been promoted by the media as the most entertaining conference all summer due to the balance in the league. Eventually Utah started being projected as the heavyweight with KState right below and then everybody else. 5 weeks into the season has blown that up with losses to both and Okie St falling apart too. It’s wide open, maybe BYU and ISU can hold up and become the media darling. Unless ISU can start scoring at a greater level, I could see them splitting their remaining games. The LB situation may catch up with them too. I hope they win out but looks like a 9-3 or 8-4 finish to me.

 

[CycloneErik]

It ain't 1.6, but it's something.

 

[FerShizzle]

The fact that the Big 12 occupies the spots 16-20 (and it's the only place where Big 12 teams are at)... everyone sees where this is going.

big 12 teams only get penalized for losses. they get no reward for wins. it is elitism in action. teams from the big 12 will be sinking in the rankings all season long.

 

[ClubCy]

big 12 teams only get penalized for losses. they get no reward for wins. it is elitism in action. teams from the big 12 will be sinking in the rankings all season long.

Then why did we move up after winning?

 

[NorthCyd]

The fact that the Big 12 occupies the spots 16-20 (and it's the only place where Big 12 teams are at)... everyone sees where this is going.

Utah losing really reduced the chances of the Big XII getting 2 in. Basically ISU needs to go undefeated and lose in the conference championship game for that to happen now, and ISU would probably get left out.

 

[jdoggivjc]

At least CBS has us in as an at-large in the playoff... even hosting a game.

Bowl projections: Texas replaces Georgia at No. 1 in College Football Playoff after Dawgs fall to Alabama

The Longhorns are projected to win the SEC and claim the 1-seed in the 12-team CFP field

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[AlaCyclone]

The fact that the Big 12 occupies the spots 16-20 (and it's the only place where Big 12 teams are at)... everyone sees where this is going.

OU is no longer Big XII , so it is only 16,17, 18 and 20.

ISU needs to just keep on winning and let the other stuff take care of itself.

Either way, not worried.

 

[jsb]

It was just a little over a year ago, we lost the Ohio game after a rebuilding season. Things seemed fairly bleak. And what happened? The team finished 6-3 in the Big 12, retained a ton of key players and have started this year 4-0 and are ranked #16 and (as of now) have a better than 50% chance to win every game left on our schedule.

Enjoy this. We've been Iowa State fans long enough to know that this stuff isn't given.

 

[Joseph Hathaway]

big 12 teams only get penalized for losses. they get no reward for wins. it is elitism in action. teams from the big 12 will be sinking in the rankings all season long.

Are you blind? BYU moved up 5 spots for barely beating a ****** Baylor