The Iowa State Cyclones offense has been hampered by significant third-down inefficiency in their recent losses to Cincinnati and Colorado, converting a combined 6-of-28 attempts. This glaring issue, which has stalled critical drives and squandered scoring opportunities, has placed the team at a difficult Iowa State Football Crossroads. However, head coach Matt Campbell remains remarkably unconcerned with the raw third-down statistics, instead emphasizing his philosophical commitment to dominating the earlier stages of the drive. Campbell is focused on being “better on first and second down,” noting that the Cyclone offense has effectively moved the ball early in series against
