CSR Key Facts: Iowa State vs. North Dakota St

Cyclone Sports Report provides you with all that you need to know about the season opener against North Dakota State along with its weekly prediction.

Teams: North Dakota State (0-0) at Iowa State (0-0)

Gametime: 7:00 pm Where: Jack Trice Stadium

Coaches: Iowa State’s Paul Rhoads (first season) and North Dakota State’s Craig Bohl (seventh year, 49-17).

All-Time Series Record: This is the first meeting between the two schools.

TV: Mediacom

North Dakota State Players In Focus:

Offensive Leader: Senior running back Pat Paschall who will be trying to replace Tyler Roehl who led the team in rushing last year and who scored 15 touchdowns. Paschall was a solid back-up last year rushing for over 600 yards.

Defensive Leader: Junior strong safety Cyrus Lemon who had 69 tackles and two interceptions last season.

GAME PREDICTION: Iowa State 41-14