(AP) -- Iowa State (2-0) at UConn (1-1); Friday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

      Line: UConn by 4 1/2
      Series Record: UConn leads 1-0
      Last Meeting: UConn won 37-20 in 2002

      WHAT'S AT STAKE

Iowa State is coming a huge triple-overtime win over rival Iowa, but that won't mean much if they can't beat a Connecticut team inrebuilding mode.

The Huskies need to get things moving forward again after falling to Vanderbilt 24-21 last week.

      KEY MATCHUP

UConn's defense vs. Iowa State QB Steele Jantz. Jantz gave the Hawkeyes fits last week, throwing for 279 yards and four TDs and doing nearly as much damage with his feet. But the Huskies have a veteran defense, with nine starters back, and are allowing just 12 points a game.

      PLAYERS TO WATCH

 Iowa State: RB Shontrelle Johnson. Johnson had 108 yards last week after a shaky opener and could be the consistent ground threat Iowa State's been looking for.

 UConn: QBs Scott McCummings, Johnny McEntee and Mike Nebrich.

The Huskies might play all three of them. Can they find one that can beat a Big 12 opponent?
     

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