Tag: texas vs iowa state predictions

Iowa State is almost certainly going to break tendencies and use trickery in an attempt to beat Texas. The Longhorns must come prepared for surprises. It’s the Cyclones’ only chance to win.

One player on the team might have insinuated that tendency breakers are on the way. Iowa State guard Jarrod Hufford put a target on his back in his comments on the game, but provided potential insight into how the Cyclones are about to attack.

In his comments, Hufford shared the following thoughts about Texas.

“They are going to come in here on senior night in the dark. I don’t think they really know what is going to be coming for them.”

Without saying it, the veteran guard all but spelled out that Iowa State is going to break tendency. For that reason, the Longhorns can’t be surprised when they see several plays from the Cyclones that they haven’t seen on film.

Hufford might be talking about how his team will test the Longhorns defense, but the Texas offense will need to prepare for surprises as well. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian will need to show up with plays that work against a myriad of defensive schemes.

Trickery is coming on Saturday. The Longhorns will look to overcome it before a national audience at 7 p.m. CT on Fox.