Iowa State @ Kansas State picks

The Iowa State Cyclones were the runners-up in the Big 12 last year, but they'll be trying to get back to the conference championship game without receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, who combined for nearly 2,400 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. The Cyclones' rush defense was abysmal last year, and while that issue was addressed in the offseason, it will take some time for this unit to gel. Kansas State Wildcats RBs Dylan Edwards and Gabe Ervin Jr. (Nebraska transfer) could have themselves a day in Dublin.