The college football season is here, the first game in the Nation kicks of in just under 4 hours from now! The Iowa State Cyclones will kick off their season tonight as well, hosting the Toledo Rockets, kicking off just after 7 PM local time here. This is one of the first games to ever be played on a Thursday night for ISU, it will be televised across Iowa on Mediacom channels. Iowa State will need this game to be a win if they want to start off the season on a high note entering into a tough schedule. The Cyclones are ranked in the top 5 for toughest schedule this year, having to play Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa among other Big 12 opponents. Despite this tough schedule, most people are still picking ISU to make it into the bowl game, while others have a little higher hopes. With a big win against a team like Nebraska while they’re in Ames could have them eyeing the Big 12 North title, all of this will be determined later on in the season.
Main focus is tonight, against a tough Toledo team that won their bowl game last year after winning the conference championship. They are known to step up when it comes to big time opponents in the leagues such as Big 12 and Big 10. The Iowa State offense should be ready to go, returning every key playing and an improved (healthy) Stevie Hicks anr RB. Look for Meyer (QB) and Blythe (WR) to put on a show against a defense of Toledo that may be lacking some with losses. But, the Cyclones also have had their losses on the defensive side as well, losing 7 starters in a defense that was one of the top in the Big 12. Tonight will be a test to see what they can withstand, watch for CB DeAndre Jackson to step up and make the plays tonight, especially in the passing game. Jackson was a leader in the Big 12 for interceptions and he is also a top returner on kickoffs/punts. An exciting game I’m sure, with the Cyclone faithful ready to rock after 8 months off of football!!
As for the weather, clear skies and temperatures near 80 should cool off by kickoff, looking for a range of lower 70s to upper 60s for gametime temps. Humidity will not be a problem and the wind will be crossfield at 5-10 mph.
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