TCU usually gives Oklahoma fits so that game was far better than I'd expected. I had hoped to win, but expected a cardiac stress test. Instead it never was close after the first half.
Defense looking better. The offense didn't turn it over. Progress. To make the conference playoff, Iowa State needs to lose 1 more, and K State 2 more, or Oklahoma State lose 2 (one to OU). And OU must win out. Possible, but unlikely. It'll be interesting to see what happens.
Lose any remaining game and they're done. And they need help, but it has happened before more than once.
It'll be interesting to see how the team progresses during the season. This is quite a test for coaching, given the abbreviated preseason and early losses. At a minimum we will know how they handle early season adversity and need for player development.