Iowa State returns to Big-12 play this week with a visit to TCU.
It starts a three game stretch for the Cyclones that includes games against Oklahoma State and West Virginia heading into their bye week.
That’s ISU coach Matt Campbell who says every week is a challenge in the league race.
Campbell says he is not concerned about red zone production by the offense. The Cyclones have scored on all nine trips into the red zone but only two of them have been touchdowns.
Turnovers are a concern. The Cyclones have lost three fumbles and are a minus-two in turnover margin.
Campbell says the Cyclones must do a better job of protecting the football and creating turnovers.
Quarterback Kyle Kempt has not returned to practice and is expected to miss a few more games with an injured knee.
TCU hopes some home cooking will help the Horned Frogs. TCU is coming of back to back losses to Ohio State and Texas and have played their last three games away from home.
Patterson says the defense has given up too many big plays and the offense is not protecting the football.
Patterson says they are going to work to fix both areas.
Kick of is at 6 pm at Amon G Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.
