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Iowa State looks to handle defensive pressure against Southern
After a dominant exhibiting in its season opener, No. 8 Iowa State appears to be like to safe one other non-conference win over Southern Thursday. The sport can be a second alternative for the Cyclones to observe all kinds of lineup choices.
The staff’s exhibition recreation and first matchup have been a show of its power and suppleness. Iowa State performed 11 completely different gamers in opposition to Cleveland State, and all through the non-conference slate, the Cyclones intention to good a wide range of completely different appears to be like.
“That’s the purpose. On daily basis we observe each lineup we are able to consider,” head coach Invoice Fennelly mentioned.
Utilizing gamers like senior Ashley Joens at level guard or junior Nyamer Diew as a publish participant in a 5 guard rotation helps give the Cyclones choices. The staff hasn’t shied away from roster experimentation, each schematically and personnel-wise.
Towards Cleveland State, Diew got here in as a publish participant when senior Stephanie Soares acquired into foul bother. Later within the recreation, she was bringing the ball up the ground as some extent guard.
The flexibility to plan forward when gamers are in foul bother will assist Iowa State all through the season, and a deep bench supplies potential for the emergence of recent gamers.
“They know that if you wish to play, you gotta compete for taking part in time,” Fennelly mentioned. “Once you’re on staff, that ought to occur. I feel all of them perceive it, and so they all know that versatility has at all times been valued right here.”
The staff will look to proceed its dominance in opposition to Southern.
The Jaguars will carry extra strain than Cleveland State, forcing the Iowa State’s guards to play tighter with the intention to defend the ball. Southern earned 11 steals and compelled 19 turnovers in opposition to No. 4 Iowa. Its protection left Iowa guard Caitlin Clark with a lower lip and injured ankle.
Iowa State struggled with sustaining possession in its first matchup, turning the ball over 16 instances in opposition to Cleveland State’s zone protection. The strain can be amped up in opposition to Southern, a staff that performs aggressively on the ball.
“It’s actually good preparation for groups that we’re gonna see later within the season, even for Southern as effectively,” sophomore Denae Fritz mentioned. “It’s by no means dangerous to get pressured by a staff to see how we are able to deal with the ball.”
Whereas Southern performs a chaotic protection, the staff is undersized in comparison with Iowa State. The Cyclones will look to make the most of their dimension within the backcourt, in addition to utilizing 6-foot-6 Soares down low.
Iowa State will tackle Southern at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Hilton Coliseum.
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What Fran McCaffery said at Iowa basketball Media Day
“I think for Payton we all have an expectation, you know, when your best player comes back and lead the league in made threes, well, he’s going to make more threes and he’s going to get more rebounds.
“The thing I’ve been impressed with is he was a really good rebounder last year. He’s a special offensive rebounder.
“A lot of shooters just don’t do that. They hang around on the perimeter, and that’s that. Throw me the ball, and I’ll shoot it in the hole for you.
“He does that, but he’s done more off the dribble. He’s done more passing to open people and reading situations, which is what you would expect from a senior.
“Think about him. Freshman year he played a lot. He was on the Big Ten Championship team. Sophomore year, Rookie of the Year in the league. Last year led the league in made threes, was an All-League player.
“Now, I think how do you go from being a second- or third-team All-League player to first-team? Obviously it’s consistency of effort and performance, and he is going to work harder.”
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Ohio State Offensive Lineman Acknowledged After Win Over Iowa
Back in the offseason, the assumption was that Seth McLaughlin would win the starting center job after transferring from Alabama. Not only did he win that job but so far this season, he has played quite well.
This is certainly a welcome sight after the Ohio State Buckeyes struggled with offensive line consistency in 2023 and McLaughlin himself had a down year with the Crimson Tide.
Through the non-conference schedule and two Big Ten Conference games, the pairing has been perfect for both parties. The experienced center has been a strong addition in the trenches and will look to continue to be a dominant force throughout the rest of the season.
Just how dominant has McLaughlin been?
In the win against the Iowa Hawkeyes, McLaughlin actually posted the highest grade of any center in the country during week six according to Pro Football Focus. His 78.6 mark is an excellent grade, yet not surprising considering how solid he has been in the middle.
Not only has McLaughlin been solid this season, but the rest of the offensive line has played quite well. Against the Oregon Ducks, McLaughlin, Josh Simmons, Donovan Jackson, Tegra Tshabola and Josh Fryar will all need to be at their best. It seems like they have been at their best to this point, however, this will be the toughest test yet for the whole team.
If this unit can enforce physicality in the run game and give Will Howard time to operate on Saturday, then not only might McLaughlin grade high with PFF once again, but the rest of the unit may fair pretty well.
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Iowa football: Kickoff time, TV announced for Hawkeyes’ Oct. 19 game at Michigan State
Video: Jay Higgins on Iowa’s defensive performance in loss to Ohio State
Jay Higgins discusses a variety of topics after Iowa’s 35-7 loss to Ohio State.
The Iowa football team’s Oct. 19 game at Michigan State will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Big Ten contest will be televised on NBC.
Iowa plays host to Washington on Saturday, Oct. 12. That game is set for 11:10 a.m. CT.
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