Matt Campbell’ s squad has returned to Iowa and will flip back to a nonconference schedule for its home opener against South Dakota on Aug. 30. Rest and recovery after traveling and playing overseas are key, and Saturday’s matchup will reveal how well Iowa State Cyclones handled its return to the United States. Does ISU need to be concerned?

Josh Pate, on his show , put it in plain words the dynamics around the game . “What Iowa State needs to be careful about is they just played in another country a week ago. Inexplicably, they don’t have a bye this week. Neither does Kansas State. So, they’ve come home, they’re getting ready to play a team that’s very good from the FCS ranks… I think Iowa State will be okay here. Not the most aesthetically pleasing game, but I have a relativel

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