After dispatching a pair of big conference teams to remain undefeated, Iowa State now must avoid overlooking a mid-major foe with considerable credentials.
The fifth-ranked Cyclones return home Tuesday night to face a North Dakota State program that's also had some success against the major conferences.
By outscoring the opposition by an average of 20.2 points, Iowa State (5-0) has so far made a seamless transition from Fred Hoiberg to coach Steve Prohm. The Cyclones are the only power five team with three victories over major conference teams, owning a season-opening win over Colorado and capturing the Emerald Coast Classic tournament with triumphs over Virginia Tech and Illinois.