# SHOCK: Iowa State's Defense Will CRUSH In Big 12 After DOMINANT Performance vs SEMO

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Podcast: [Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cyclones-daily-podcast-on-iowa-state-cyclones-football-basketball-7122600)
Published: 2026-09-07T18:59:32+00:00
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Iowa State Cyclones silence the doubters with a dominant defensive showing against Southeast Missouri State, holding the Redhawks to just 10 points and sending a warning to the rest of the Big 12. Is this the best defense in the conference—and could it be the key to surprising upsets this season? The conversation focused on standout performances from Isaac Terrell, Carson Willock, Drew Surges, and Benny Ngoie, along with the crafty play-calling of Jesse Bobbitt. Several points were raised, including comparisons to Oklahoma State and Texas Tech, the impact of situational football, and whether Iowa State’s stifling defense will keep them competitive against ranked teams like Iowa, BYU, and Utah. With Big 12 play looming, the discussion explored just how far this Cyclones defense can carry the team and whether the 38-10 win reveals championship potential or leaves room for concern.

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