Iowa State’s offense generated a healthy number of big plays in 2015 and was able to sustain drives in large part due to the talents of W-L-Lz. (Warren, Lanning, and Lazard...like that?) As we approach 2016, ISU will need to rely even more on the talented trio while younger playmakers find their niche and an inexperienced offensive line matures.
I expect opponents to stack the run and provide help or double coverage on Lazard should he and Lanning develop next-level chemistry early in the season. However, if all three are placed in advantageous positions, it will be far more difficult to account for them throughout a game.