Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 31m
Iowa State confronts quarterback flaws before West Virginia test
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The episode weighs whether Iowa State can fix its passing-game issues and defensive vulnerabilities before facing West Virginia’s high-volume rushing attack.
- 1Iowa State’s loss to Utah exposed missed opportunities, defensive breakdowns, and inconsistent quarterback processing.
- 2The Moberly package remains difficult to justify unless it creates a meaningful passing threat or offensive payoff.
- 3West Virginia’s run-heavy offense tests Iowa State’s tackling, explosive-play prevention, and unsettled defensive personnel.
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The panel’s film-based breakdown of Jalen Raynor’s reads, pocket movement, and missed opportunities crystallizes Iowa State’s quarterback concerns.
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Dylan, Levi, and Matthias revisit Iowa State’s frustrating loss to Utah, arguing that missed chances and defensive breakdowns made the defeat feel more damaging than the margin alone suggests.
The film discussion turns sharply toward Jalen Raynor’s reads, pocket movement, and missed throws, while the panel questions whether the limited Moberly package adds enough value to disrupt the offense.
West Virginia presents a different problem: an extreme run-first attack built around Cam Cook, quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., tempo, and explosive-play pressure on Iowa State’s defense.
The matchup also creates an opportunity for Raynor, facing a vulnerable pass defense before the tougher BYU game, though injuries and unsettled personnel complicate the outlook.
The episode closes with score predictions, broadcast plans, and a detour into Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft world, RuneScape, and other gaming talk.
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