The staff at CSJ, for one season, are taking off the nut cup and hoping that things go our way like they never have before. Our prediction:
Iowa State goes undefeated, 12-0 in the regular season, and wins the Big 12 title game.
But-
They don't get a shot at the title.
We witness a weird season in the Big 12. Iowa State and TCU play for the Championship, while Oklahoma and Oklahoma State can only manage 9-3 overall. Texas stumbles to 4-8. (Iowa underachieves at 6-6 or 7-5) The national narrative dissolves into "The Big 12 isn't good this year." ISU lacks a Top 10 win and earns only 3 Top 25 wins and must settle for a nice, yet weirdly underwhelming New Year's Day bowl game.
The Cyclones finish at 14-0, but the season is unsatisfying, a disappointment for reasons beyond our control.
The ride will still be thrilling. Buckle up.
