The Wiz of Odds

Rutgers Has Finishing Touch in Win Over Iowa State

Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin make the trek to New York City for Friday's Pinstripe Bowl between Iowa State and Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights fell behind early, then turned it on and smoked the Cyclones, 27-13.

There are more photos after the jump, and you can view Greg's full gallery by clicking here.

Iowa (State) Boys Video

The stuff that appears on the Internet after a big win. Iowa State players Josh Lenz, A.J. Klein and Jake Knott — all juniors — and former Cyclone Beau Blankenship made this video for a team talent competition when they were freshmen.

Iowa State Locker Room After Upset of Oklahoma State

Iowa State's Paul Rhoads addresses his team after the Cyclones stunned No. 2 Oklahoma State, 37-31, in double overtime on Friday night in Ames. It's being called the greatest victory in the history of the program.

Of course, there was one person who knew before Friday that the Cowboys weren't BCS title game worthy, and he was called an idiot by Oklahoma State fans. When do I get my written apology, Cowboy Nation?

Iowa State Is 3-0 for First Time Since 2005

Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin made his way to Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., Friday night for the matchup between Iowa State and Connecticut. The Cyclones stumbled early before rallying for a 24-20 victory over the reigning Big East champions.

There are more photos after the jump, and you can view Greg's full gallery by clicking here.

Men of Steele

Saturday's Iowa-Iowa State game was arguably the best of the day. Here's an image of Cyclone students streaming onto the field from high atop Jack Trice Stadium after Iowa State's 44-41 victory in three overtimes. In Ames, they're saying Cyclone quarterback Steele Jantz is the second coming of Seneca Wallace. Jantz will get national airtime Friday when the team plays at Connecticut.

Iowa State

Nothing easy about Iowa State's schedule. The Cyclones open against Division I-AA Northern Iowa, then begin a brutal stretch with games against Iowa, at Connecticut, Texas, at Baylor, at Missouri, Texas A&M and at Texas Tech. Hard to believe, but Texas is the only non-bowl team in that group. Of course, Iowa State stunned the Longhorns, 28-21, last season, and they came within a whisker of beating Nebraska for the second year in a row. Paul Rhoads' teams always seem to spring an upset or two along the way.

Click the image to enlarge. Thanks to Mary. The video posted below was produced by Old Hat Creative.