Aaron Marner (8-3)

Sports editor

Iowa State 49

Drake 13

Iowa State’s going to win this one.

The Cyclones have a huge talent edge. The game is going to be all but over by halftime. My big predictions for this game: Hakeem Butler needs just 15 yards to set the new yardage record, and one more touchdown to tie that record. I think he not only sets the yardage record, but he’ll score twice to set a new record for receiving touchdowns.

Other than that, don’t be surprised to see a lot of young players getting snaps for the Cyclones. Iowa State’s defense has struggled in recent weeks, which will change Saturday.

I fully expect Iowa State to call off the dogs after halftime, which is the main reason the score won’t be 63-0. This will be more of a bowl game practice than a hard-fought game.

Trevor Holbrook (5-6)

Assistant sports editor

Iowa State 57

Drake 3

I’m looking for one more win to become bowl eligible, and I’m feeling pretty confident on this pick.

I’ll keep this brief.

Drake and Iowa State colliding at Jack Trice Stadium is a really cool aspect. As an Iowan, any time in-state teams clash, it’s special.

Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, there’s a big talent gap between Drake and a top half of the Big 12 Iowa State team.

Meanwhile for Iowa State, Matt Campbell will have the luxury of experimenting with different freshmen against the Bulldogs.

Could we see the first glimpse of freshman quarterback Re-al Mitchell?

Overall, Iowa State’s going to win easy, Cyclone freshmen will gain experience and fans will witness a special moment at Jack Trice Stadium.

Noah Rohlfing (8-3)

Assistant Sports Editor

Iowa State 48

Drake 10

Let’s not kid ourselves here.

This is going to be an easy win for Iowa State to hit eight wins for the second straight year, a feat rarely accomplished by the Cyclones in their footballing history.

But the most interesting parts of this game are going to come in the second half, when the game is likely out of reach against a 7-3 Pioneer League team that averages only 30.2 points and 90.7 rushing yards per game. Iowa State’s rejuvenated offense should be able to score almost at all — provided they stay away from defensive back and FCS interceptions leader Will Warner — and that will, in my opinion, give the recently struggling Cyclone defense some impetus to keep the Bulldogs out of the end zone.

The second half, though, is where some of the Cyclones’ lightly-used freshmen and younger players can get some much-needed playing time. Like Trevor mentioned, Re-al Mitchell is just one of the players who could see game action for the first time. I would also expect offensive lineman Trevor Downing to see some time.

Lastly, maybe the Cyclones give senior Mike Warren a few carries in his last game at Jack Trice.

This game should be short work for Iowa State, but it could be very valuable as well.

Devyn Leeson

Editor of Politics and Administration

Iowa State 7200

Drake 0

Unlike these other jabronis I know what I am talking about.

The Clones have a linebacker named Chandler Pulvermacher, and even though you have probably never heard of this obscure player. He, and literally anyone else, are better than the entire Drake roster.

Let’s take this a step further: Drake has five letters, so does Devyn, so does disaster. That spells 3-D: Let’s zoom this out. Drake started their football team in 1893, the same year criminal gangster Bugs Moran was born. Moran’s rival was notorious gangster Al Capone who reigned over Chicago for seven years. You may be wondering how this is related to Drake, well, I will tell you. Drake has had seven wins this year. Let that sink in. Seven years looking over the streets of Chicago, and then he was arrested. This time around the seventh win, much like Al Capone, was their last win of the season, and possibly ever.

Let me explain, on Aug. 30 of this year a California high school football team was outscored 102-0 between their first two games. As a result, they ended their schools football team in shame. I predict history will repeat itself.

The Bulldogs all time record is 621-514-29, after this game the Bulldogs all time record will be 621-515-29, forever.

Look, the Clones will be able to score every play, through a means unseen before. The average play in football is four seconds, meaning the theoretical limit for a score in a 60 minute game is 7200 at eight points per possession.