Iowa State players says they are refreshed and ready for the stretch run as they prepare to host Kansas State in Big 12 play. The Cyclones were 1-6 and had last week off. (Click on the left side of each audio bar to hear the comment)

That’s junior receiver Allen Lazard. Senior linebacker Kane Seeley says the time off allowed the players to heal up.

Seeley says the stretch run of the season begins Saturday against K-State.

Offensive lineman Patrick Scoggins says winning the battle in the trenches against the Wildcats will be a key to the game.

(Learfield Sports)