UNDERRATED THREAT: ISU Risks LOSING To SEMO In Season Opener If They Overlook Opponent

Iowa State Cyclones face uncertainty as they prepare for their season opener against Southeast Missouri State Redhawks—can Jimmy Rogers’ debut deliver answers or will mystery fuel early jitters? Nick Marovets dissects Tyler Rhule’s cautious optimism, explores how the Cyclones’ lack of game tape may give them a strategic edge, and questions whether SEMO’s momentum from an opening win will translate to an upset. Key topics include the impact of scorching heat on Iowa State’s game plan, anticipated tempo adjustments, and the ongoing debate over uniform choices. Nick Marovets breaks down the advantages and risks of playing as the unknown team, spotlights staff hires like Jesse Bobbitt and Tyler Rhule, and considers whether Cyclone fans should see Southeast Missouri as a real threat or just another “guaranteed win.” Can Iowa State look like true contenders from the first whistle, or will early nerves define Jimmy Rogers’ debut?   Image Credit: Cody Scanlan - Imagn Images   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. .    IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod   ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.  GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelCollege football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.