AMES, Iowa — One of Iowa State’s biggest questions heading into 2017 was whether it could overcome its deficiencies by leaning heavily on its playmakers. Iowa State turned two interceptions into touchdowns and got two more TDs from running back David Montgomery in last weekend’s 42-24 win over Northern Iowa of the FCS. “It forces your team’s attention.”Arguably the biggest concerns Iowa State has are at defensive line and linebacker, and the front seven struggled at times in the opener. Iowa State could get a boost this weekend, though. Iowa State made costly mistakes in losing to Northern Iowa in 2016.

Source: National Post September 04, 2017 19:07 UTC