ESPN’s recent prediction of a mere seven wins for Iowa State football appears remarkably out of touch with the program’s trajectory under Matt Campbell. The foundation of their argument, heavily leaning on “missing production” from the previous season, inadvertently exposes a deeper, more concerning undercurrent: a distinct lack of faith in Campbell’s ability to consistently elevate and maintain a winning culture.To base a projection primarily on roster turnover rather than the proven track record of a coaching staff is to fundamentally misunderstand the essence of sustainable program building. Matt Campbell has repeatedly demonstrated an uncanny ability to develop talent,
