College Football Predictions Iowa State Cyclones Big 12 Conference Preview 2008: statistically, this is the worse team in the entire Big XII Conference going into the 2008 campaign. However, towards the end of last season, the Cyclones did show some good signs especially on the defensive end.

This upcoming season, if they can manage to improve on an offensive team that turned the ball over way too many times, then perhaps the Iowa State D will get some credit. At SportsBook.com the Iowa State Cyclones’ betting odds to win the Big 12 Conference in 2008 are 100 - 1.

Here are some key returning offensive and defensive players for the Cyclones in 2008: RB Alexander Robinson (465 yards), QB Austen Arnaud (267 yards), WR Marquis Hamilton (534 yards), DE Kurtis Taylor (6 sacks), CB Chris Singleton 4 INTs, and more.

With the defense already expected to play better than last season, the strength for Iowa State must come from the offensive side of the ball. The HB position will be a reliable option with the return of J.J. Bass and Alexander Robinson and Jason Scales.

The weakness for the Cyclones this season will be at the QB position. Austen Arnaud and Phillip Bates will likely be sharing playing time, until one of them steps up.

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