Iowa State opens Big 12 play at home against Kansas today (Saturday). The Cyclones were winless in conference play last season but will have a chance to stop that slide against a winless Jayhawk team. Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads says the Cyclones are an improved team despite a 1-2 record.

ISU lost at Kansas a year ago but Rhoads says revenge is not on their mind. Kansas is 0-3 after a loss to Rutgers. Kick-off from Jack Trice Stadium in Ames begins at 11-a.m.