Baylor coach Dave Aranda admits this season has gotten off to a frustrating start. The Bears are 2-3 overall and opened Big 12 play with close losses to Colorado and BYU. They visit unbeaten and 16th ranked Iowa State Saturday night.

Aranda says several key players who missed the last couple of games due to injury have returned to practice.

Aranda says the Bears face a big challenge on both sides of the ball.

Aranda says the Cyclones combine a ball control offense with a defense that wants to prevent big plays.