What Iowa State Football Coach Jimmy Rogers Had to Say Ahead of WVU
Rogers said Iowa State’s defense must fix 29 missed tackles as the Cyclones prepare for West Virginia’s run-heavy attack.
- Head Coach Rich Rodriguez provided roster updates ahead of Saturday's matchup against Iowa State, confirming eligibility for transfers JaCorey Thomas and NaQuari Rogers while addressing ongoing injury concerns for West Virginia.
- Following a Monroe County Circuit Court preliminary injunction on Thursday, Thomas and Rogers gained an extra year of eligibility after the NCAA's 5-for-5 rule did not grant them additional time.
- Running back Cam Cook leads the Big 12 with 510 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. contributes 425 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. The Mountaineers average 294.8 rushing yards per game.
- Defensive coordinator Zac Alley implemented emergency "oh crap" calls after the team recorded 29 missed tackles against Oklahoma State. The adjustments help defenders communicate when Iowa State's personnel changes disrupt pre-snap alignments.
- Both teams enter Saturday's contest at 0-1 in Big 12 conference play, making this matchup critical for standings. Iowa State has won five of the previous six meetings at Jack Trice Stadium, giving the Cyclones a home-field advantage.
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Good Cop/Bad Cop: Iowa State vs. West Virginia
Good Cop – Jackson Werts, Sports Reporter Unlike the Utes, West Virginia’s offense operates a lot more exclusively on the ground, with its starting running back Cam Cook leading the Big 12 in rushing yards and the entirety of Division I in rushing attempts this season, averaging upwards of 25 rushing attempts per game. Despite this, Cook only posts the eighth-best yards per attempt of the 15 Big 12 running backs who have had more than 40 carries…
WVU's Running Back Situation Takes an Interesting Turn Ahead of Iowa State
The West Virginia Mountaineers are getting some much-needed help at running back, and Rich Rodriguez has another experienced weapon to consider ahead of Saturday’s matchup against Iowa State. Former Utah running back NaQuari Rogers has officially signed with WVU, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. With injuries creating concerns in the Mountaineers’ backfield, Rogers’ arrival comes […]
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