I hate making predictions, but here goes.
I think Tech will have a chip on their shoulder because of the last two years against ISU. ISU is a VERY well coached team and I think it will be a chess match between both defensive coordinators. ISU has a better running back, definitely the best in the Conference and top 5 in the country.....but I think we have a better rushing attack. 6 different Tech players have scored rushing TD's. ISU's wideouts are tall and stout, they're like tree trunks. It will be a huge challenge for our DBs. Tech's wideouts have the height as well, except they aren't very bulky, but they have GREAT HANDS and make difficult catches. It's easy for Bowman to just launch the ball and they play jump ball with the secondary. Tech sucks at 11 am games but they've been great on the road. They have won their last 3 Big XII road games, going back to last year all in very tough environments (UT, Okie Lite, and TCU). We both have young QBs. Bowman seems to be our QB for the next 4 years and I am extremely happy with that. I haven't seen much of Purdy but I'm sure he's great as advertised. I think Tech's kicking game will be vital if we win this thing. I think it will come down to one or two mistakes for the losing team. I pick six or a fumble on a crucial drive.
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