Iowa State (2-7, 0-5 Big 12) at Colorado (4-5, 1-4), 11:37 a.m. MST, Saturday, Versus.
Line: Colorado by 9 1/2.
Series Record: Colorado leads 47-14-1.
Last meeting: Iowa State won 31-28 in Ames, Iowa, last November.
What’s at Stake
Either Colorado or Iowa State will end its losing streak. The Buffaloes have dropped two in a row, while the Cyclones are in the midst of a seven-game skid.
Key Matchup
Iowa State receivers R.J. Sumrall and Darius Darks vs. Colorado cornerback Cha’pelle Brown. One of these two will draw the coverage of Brown, who has two interceptions this season. Sumrall has 143 catches in his career, which is fourth in school history.
Players to Watch
Iowa State: Sophomore quarterback Austen Arnaud threw for 371 yards against Texas A&M two weeks ago. He’s thrown for 1,811 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He also has 237 yards rushing.
Colorado: Center Daniel Sanders. He’s been highly consistent on an offensive line that’s had its share of injuries. Sanders has allowed just one sack and three pressures.
Facts & Figures
In their last meeting, Iowa State trailed 21-0 at halftime before rallying for a 31-28 win. It was the largest come-from-behind win in school history. … ISU coach Gene Chizik has never lost to the Buffaloes, winning last season and going 2-0 while he was defensive coordinator at Texas. … Iowa State’s defense has forced 23 turnovers, resulting in 49 points. … ISU DE Kurtis Taylor has nine tackles for loss and four sacks. … Colorado is 17-3 against Iowa State in Boulder since 1967, including wins in 11 of the last 12. … RB Rodney Stewart’s freshman season is over after fracturing his fibula on a “horse-collar” tackle last weekend against Texas A&M. He rushed for 622 yards this year, which is currently sixth among freshman in the nation. … The Cyclones have allowed 400 or more yards in six straight games. Colorado has not gained 400 yards in a game this season.
