I think we can all agree that we (ISU) have improved GREATLY since the first two games of the season. I have every reason to believe we will continue to improve as we get more acclimated with this offense. Defensively, I think we will improve, although I think our greatest deficit there is in overall experience (i.e. Nigel Tribune vs. Texas' Mike Davis).
Although TTU's wins have not been all that impressive in terms of who their opponents were, they have won and done so in mostly convincing fashion. We have failed in this regard. I do think this most recent game leaves a bad taste in our mouths and we play with a lot of anger. That can either help us, or hurt us. Honestly, I think we will be the toughest defense Tech will have faced thus far and I also think we will have the most prolific offense they will have faced given what I've seen out of our Cyclones the last two games.
Not to discredit Tech, but I think we punch Tech in the mouth and come away with a win. We are capable and its time.