Week 5 brought a different vibe. A $331 million college football team finally put it all together, crushing Arizona and flexing a 5-0 start. It wasn’t just another checkmark in the win column; it was the kind of performance that turns heads. But for Matt Campbell’s program , the road here hasn’t exactly screamed dominance. Narrow escapes against Arkansas State, Kansas State, and even rival Iowa left plenty of doubters circling. Now, despite a 25-point blowout, the polls barely blinked. So, the takeaway? Reputation doesn’t move on close calls or single statements. But if this group wants respect, they’ll have to keep stacking emphatic wins. And the next game could be a game-changer.
Well, Saturday sets the stage for that Big 12 showdown. Iowa State hits the road to face Cincinnati in a g