AMES, Iowa (AP) — After 10 games, Iowa State finally has a realistic shot at a winning streak. It wouldn’t be enough to save their bowl hopes — but it might be enough to save seventh-year coach Paul Rhoads. The Cyclones (3-7, 2-5 Big 12), who’ve lost to five of the top 11 teams in this week’s AP rankings, close the season against Kansas State (3-6, 0-6) and West Virginia (5-4, 2-4).

Rhoads said the chance to finish fifth in the Big 12 for the first time since the league went to 10 teams and the chance to grab four Big 12 wins will be motivating factors for the program.