PETERSON: Iowa State’s defense looks ready. Its offense isn’t there yet

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 13, 2026

Iowa State’s offense lines up against the Iowa defense during the Cy-Hawk football game Sept. 12, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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Iowa State’s three-point loss Saturday night in Cy-Hawk certainly wasn’t the fault of one player. Heavens no, but . . .

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