Senior day did not go well for the Cyclones on Saturday. West Virginia came in and took down Iowa State 49-19. The offense struggled in the red zone and the defense gave up big plays all day. About the only thing that went right was the special teams play.
Things do look good for the 2017 season, but that is a topic for another day. Let’s look at what went right on Saturday and what went wrong.
What Went Right
Iowa State’s special teams were firing on all cylinders, highlighted by Kene Nwangwu’s 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.