Iowa State football falls behind early at TCU.

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There have been more lows than highs throughout the 2022 Iowa State football season.

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Barring a miraculous turnaround and the need for a five-win club to fill a bowl slot, it will all be over on Saturday.

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At 3 o'clock on Saturday, November 3, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, Iowa State will play No. 4 Texas Christian in what will likely be the final game of a disappointing season for the Cyclones.

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Saturday's game has a lot riding on it, but not for the Cyclones (4-7 overall, 1-7 in Big 12 Conference play).

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If Iowa State beats TCU, the Horned Frogs won't have a shot at the College Football Playoff (11-0, 8-0 in Big 12 play).

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It won't be easy for Iowa State, as they have lost their past two games and seven of their last eight.

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