Dr Z

No winners this week. Myself included, ZN is struggling to get a read on this team. Will next week offer something different? Honorable mention: @kreed5120 misses winning by 12 Jacob Park passing yards.

Call me crazy, but I think it will come down to the holders in the end. ?

UNI's leading rusher had only 12 attempts (7.3 yds per carry) against the Cyclones in their first game. I would guess because UNI was down double digits early and passed (38 attempts). Iowa's leading rusher had 28 carries (4.2 yds per carry) against the Cyclones in their second game. He had one carry in OT. Iowa rushed for 164 yards in the game, and only averaged 4 yards a carry, so the Cyclones run defense seems to be somewhat sufficient, by only looking at stats. Maybe @Cykron can comment on the run D. I'm hoping to see Warren get 27+ carries, and Sands and Van add in another dozen or so.

Always loved these. Well done. Laughed at some. We used to do these, but we ended up coming to the conclusion that it was some kind of jinx. Might have been our coach. Maybe Iowa State fans jinxed their team this time? ?

Tell us why you voted the way you did below. Iowa State is 4-9 against the spread in its last 13 games on the road, and they are 1-14 straight up in its last 15 games on the road.

Newcomers, Justin Sampson and DeAndre Brimage lineup up before Justin's first sack . — Photo by Dr Z Newcomer, Dustin Burkhart makes his first reception as a Zip. — Photo by Dr Z Newcomer, Deltron Sands scored his first touchdown as a Zip. — Photo by Dr Z Newcomer, Robbie Kelley talks to offensive coordinator AJ Milwee. — Photo by Dr Z Newcomer, Kato Nelson runs for positive yardage with the some assistance from newcomer Dylan Meeks. — Photo by Dr Z Newcomer, Andre Williams lines up in the slot. — Photo by Dr Z

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/page/bottom091217/bottom-10-ohio-state-buckeyes-relegated-oklahoma-sooners

I would guess this has to do with your internet service provider, not directv. I have Directv, and have no issues. You might want to give it another try, streaming technology is advancing daily. PS you can measure your internet speed here.

Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High 82F. Winds light and variable.

I love the games on ESPN3. You can have all the buttons and knobs you want if you purchase a Fire TV stick, and use the ESpN app. The biggest advantage of ESPN3 is going back and watching the replays.

@Cykron are there any NFL prospects on Iowa State's team that Zips fans (that like that kind of thing) can look out for?

Two injured lineman according to Don Best injury "report." 09/10/17 DL Jamahl Johnson Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Akron 09/10/17 OL Oge Udeogu Elbow "?" Saturday vs. Akron Junior right guard Oge Udeogu wasn’t dressed for Saturday’s game and had his right arm wrapped. ISU Coach Matt Campbell said he had cleanup surgery on his elbow after getting “dinged up a little bit” in practice the week before.

I voted, Sampson. He had a real nice get off late in the game playing defensive end Saturday. You can watch the replay here. Start with 11 minutes left in the game and watch him dominate the right tackle. I can see his speed around the edge with a DB blitzing the gap creating disruption in situations. He has a good motor, and doesn't quit on plays either.

Nice rookie debut by NIU receiver Kenny Golladay. Kenny Golladay played 44-of-73 offensive snaps in the Week 1 win over the Cardinals. T.J. Jones played just 18, and it was Golladay who obviously stole the show for Detroit, catching a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to put the Lions ahead and then seal the win. Golden Tate and Marvin Jones will continue to run ahead of Golladay, but the Lions ran the third-highest percentage of 11 personnel last season, so there are plenty of snaps available for Golladay to produce.

With two uncompetitive games, the coaching staff has been able to get a look at a lot of players that weren't here last year. Who has impressed you? Who do you think has potential to help the Zips win games in the MAC? What did ZN observe? Please discuss.

No winners this week. Only six Zips fans predicted the blow out. ?

Franklin says "beating Pitt was just like beating Akron"

There are a very limited amount of games where I don't want to see the best talent both teams have to offer on the field, tomorrow is not one of those games. Injuries happen all the time, not just in games. Should the Zips not practice healthy starters because we are fearful? I think the offensive starters could use as many positive reps as possible tomorrow. I hear a SB winning coach say "we don't live in our fears" all the time. I like that saying. I want to hear that cannon a dozen times tomorrow. ? Go Zips! ? PS OU vs Purdue on FS1 8 pm

Only for HUGE fans.

I hope TW gets a lot a work and regains his form and confidence. I also hope Warren has a stat padding type day with some big runs. He's worked hard and stuck with the program, let's hope the offensive line rewards him with some big holes. We need the starting offense fine tuned and ready to execute.

MAC Rookie Rockets Through Patriot Defense To Start the Season with 200+ yards Congrats to all MAC football fans that drafted him in their fantasy football league.

So...back to the game. Game Day Timeline 7 AM Parking lots 6, 8, 9, 10, and 72 open for tailgating. All other lots will open four hours prior to kickoff. 9 AM Main Ticket Office (near Gate 1, Southwest corner) opens. Noon Team Shop opens at the stadium. 2 PM Gates to Touchdown Music Fest open. Enter on Union Street side. Team Shop trailer opens at Touchdown Music Fest. Clevelander Ray Flanagan takes the 330 Roadshow stage. 2:30 PM Pay parking lots open. 3 PM Touchdown Music Fest begins with Nikki Lane. 4:15 PM Ohio’s Pride– The UA Marching Band performs at the Touchdown Music Fest. 4:30 PM Zips’ Football team arrival at the corner of Exchange and Union (Lot 6) ZipsFest opens inside Stile Athletics Field House. 4:45 PM J.D. McPherson takes the stage at the Touchdown Music Fest. 5 PM House of LaRose Lobby opens. 5:30 PM Stadium gates open. Ticket windows at each gate open. 6:30 PM Kickoff vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff Halftime Meet-and-Greet with J.D. McPherson & Nikki Lane [Gate 4] Postgame Autograph session with four Zips [north endzone concourse] Children welcomed to play on the field [after cooling off period]. Concessions: A new food option at games this year is the Old Carolina True Q Zone, located on the North Endzone Concourse.