Iowa State missed a big opportunity Saturday afternoon.

A chance to win against another top-15 opponent, a chance to take down one of the most influential college football programs of all time and a chance to silence some of the questions surrounding this year’s Iowa State team. 

But now those questions are a little louder.

— How did a team with such high expectations go 7-6? The talent was there for the Cyclones in key areas with a mix of youth and experience for a run at the Big 12 title. The