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National Writer High on Iowa State Calls WVU ‘Tricky’ Matchup

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With both teams entering the game unbeaten in conference play, the winner of the WVU-Iowa State game will be in a solid position in the Big 12. And even those who believe the Cyclones will continue their win streak know facing the Mountaineers under the Milan Puskar Stadium lights will be a challenge.

Friend of the entire Sports Now Network Bill Bender of the Sporting News even added a note about the possibly WVU could cause a hiccup for Iowa State on their path to the Big 12 Championship Game.

“We have put four different four Big 12 teams in this spot in four weeks – a nod to the wild nature of a conference race built on parity. BYU (5-0) also is unbeaten, but the Cyclones rolled up 542 yards of offense in a 43-21 blowout against Baylor. Iowa State has allowed just 10 points per game and has five consecutive games against unranked opponents. Still, a road trip to West Virginia in Week 7 is tricky,” said Bender while projecting the Cyclones to advance to the College Football Playoff as the No. 4 seed thanks to winning the 2024 Big 12 title.

The Mountaineers 3-2 (2-0, Big 12) and Cyclones 5-0 (2-0, Big 12) are set to kickoff at 8 pm ET on Oct. 12. WVU will debut their new Coal Rush uniform under the Milan Puskar Stadium lights. WVU is considered a slight underdog going into the game.

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The Saturday night atmosphere will also serve as the backdrop to Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht’s father Anthony being honored. Former Mountaineer Anthony Becht was unable to attend his induction into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame and will be honored when his son is in town.

Both WVU and Iowa State are among five remaining undefeated teams in the Big 12 standings. Iowa State is coming off a 43-21 win over Baylor.

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