Here's the thing. According to ESPN's FPI, Indiana's strength of schedule was ranked 65th in the country, SMU's 75th and Boise State 86th. Based on Pollard's comments you'd think Iowa State's was in the top 20 or even higher, but their strength of schedule is actually ranked behind Indiana's at 68th.

Athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU are in a turf war over the latest College Football Playoff rankings, leading to a “stay off my lawn” moment on social media

CFPEverybody is buzzing about the new College Football Playoff rankings as we get closer and closer to a solid, finalized 12-team field for the first edition of the expanded postseason. Tuesday night’s CFP rankings had massive implications,

The Iowa State football team has a tremendous opportunity this Saturday when they face off against Arizona State for the Big 12 championship. Following consecut

Iowa State finished the regular season with its first 10-win season in school history and a record of 10-2. The Cyclones ended at 7-2 in Big 12 Conference play. They will face Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, next Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. CT.

Here is what Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell said ahead of the Cyclones' matchup with Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game.