Iowa State players have plenty of motivation as they get set to host TCU in Ames. A year ago the Horned Frogs clobbered the Cyclones 62-14 in Fort Worth to close the regular season.

That’s Cyclone receiver Jaylin Noel who says TCU has an experienced defense.

Noel on the Horned Frogs’ veteran defense.

Cyclone guard Jarrod Hufford says last year’s beating at the hands of TCU is fresh in their minds.

Hufford says balance against the TCU defense is a must and it starts with a good run game.

TCU is not experienced on offense but Cyclone safety Jeremiah Cooper says they will come out with a fast tempo.

It is a fast tempo style of offense the Cyclones struggled against in a 50-20 loss at Oklahoma.

The TCU offense is averaging nearly 35 points per game.