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(AP) -- Tulsa (8-5 in 2011) at Iowa State (6-7 in 2011), 2:32 p.m. (Fox Sports Net)
 
Line: Tulsa by 1½
 
Series Record: Iowa State leads 1-0
 
WHAT'S AT STAKE
 
Tulsa is one of just two teams from non-BCS leagues the Cyclones will face this season, so they'll be in rough shape if they lose.

The Golden Hurricane could gain a measure of respect after losing to Big 12 schools Oklahoma and Oklahoma State in 2011.
 
KEY MATCHUP
 
Iowa State QB Steele Jantz vs. Tulsa's secondary. Jantz reclaimed the starting job in the offseason, but he completed just 53.3 percent of his passes in 2011.

The Cyclones will be in trouble if Jantz can't complete more than half his passes against Tulsa.
 
PLAYERS TO WATCH
 
Iowa State: RB James White.

The junior has a chance to be a breakout star in the Big 12 this season. He'll get plenty of touches on Saturday as the Cyclones ease Jantz back into the starting role.
 
Tulsa: H-Back Willie Carter. Tulsa wants to get the ball in Carter's hands as much as possible after he scored nine touchdowns in 2011.
 
FACTS & FIGURES
 
Iowa State beat Tulsa 27-6 at Skelly Field in 1961 in the only other meeting between the schools.

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