The ISU receivers are some of the best in the Big 12, headlined by Quenton Bundrage and Allen Lazard. Quarterback Sam Richardson, who set a school record with 254 completions last year, will captain the Cyclones’ arial attack.

Standing in their way is a loaded UNI secondary.

The Panthers’ defense is led by seniors Deiondre’ Hall and Tim Kilfoy, both NFL prospects who finished first and second in interceptions in the Missouri Valley Conference, respectively.

The winner on the edge is likely to be the winner on the scoreboard.