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AMES, Iowa -- On paper, a trip to Iowa State would seem to be exactly what Texas Tech needs to get its wobbly season on track.In reality, playing the Cyclones on the road might not be that easy.Texas Tech (4-6, 2-5 Big 12) has lost five of its last six games, including a heartbreaker to Oklahoma State last week, and needs to win out to earn a bowl bid.But while Iowa State (2-8, 1-6) has also struggled in the Big 12, the matchups and the weather could give the Cyclones an edge.Iowa State rediscovered its running game in last weeks 31-24 win over the Jayhawks, rushing for a season-high 234 yards, and the Red Raiders have the worst rush defense in the league.Texas Tech also leans as much on its passing game as any team in the country, leading the Big 12 with 580 yards a game despite ranking last with just 105 of those on the ground.The reasons that might be such a big deal?The forecast for Saturday doesnt look promising, with temperatures in the low 40s and winds gusting up to 30 mph.Youve got to be ready to play wherever they place the ball down at whatever time. Youve got to be kind of trained for whatever. And whatever we end up, whatever the weather ends up doing, be ready to compete, Texas Techs Luke Stice said.Here are some of the main keys to follow as Tech looks to stay in the postseason picture:MAHOMES VS. THE CLONESTexas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes has thrown for 4,247 yards, far and away tops in the nation. But Iowa State ranks second in the Big 12 in passing defense, although to be fair part of that is because its also allowing 5.1 yards per carry. Still, only Baylor and Oklahoma have fewer yards per completion than the Cyclones in the league. When you look at their record its not indicative of how good a team they are. I think you look at the scores, theyve had teams beat and lost some close, tough games, Red Raiders coach Kliff Kingsbury said.IOWA STATES IMPROVEMENTChanging Iowa States culture has always been more of an emphasis in 2016 than winning and losing for first-year coach Matt Campbell. But after dropping four Big 12 games by 10 points or fewer, the Cyclones were finally able to see their hard work pay off with a win last week. I still dont think weve played 60 minutes of our best football, Campbell said. I know its never going to be perfect. But there are things we can continue to control and continue to get better at, and we need too.HARGERS MOMENTFifth-year senior Mitchell Harger, a walk-on, unexpectedly spent a series as Iowa States lead back and rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Itll likely be the highlight of Hargers career after five years spent largely in the background. Just to have that moment, the touchdown...Id do it a million times over again, Harger said.THE SERIESIowa State and Texas Tech became new rivals when the Big 12 formed two decades ago. Its been a relatively lopsided series, with the Red Raiders coming out on top in 11 of 14 meetings. 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Brian Mujati comes in for his first game of the season, replacing Kieran Longbottom who picked up an injury last weekend, while Sam James returns to the centres and Mike Haley is named on the bench.Exeter Chiefs vs. Gloucester RugbySaturday, Sandy Park, 1500Exeters team news sees Luke Cowan-Dickie and Julian Salvi return up front in place of Jack Yeandle and Kai Horstmann, while Sam Hill comes back into the centres for Ollie Devoto.Gloucesters David Halaifonua makes his first start of the season and Motu Matuu is named in the matchday squad for the first time. Matt Scott returns to partner Billy Twelvetrees in the Gloucester midfield while Paul Doran-Jones comes in for John Afoa who limped off against Bath last week and Gareth Evans starts in place of Ben Morgan who has been away training with England this week.Harlequins vs. Northampton SaintsSaturday, The Stoop, 1500Harlequins make four changes. In a new-look front row Joe Marler, Rob Buchanan and Kyle Sinckler all link up while Nick Evans is back from injury to start at fly-half.Northampton make five changes to the starting line-up from that which ran out to face Exeter last Friday, with Ahsee Tuala, Luther Burrell, Stephen Myler, Tom Wood and Teimana Harrison all returning to the team.Leicester Tigers vs. Worcester WarriorsSaturday, Welford Road, 1500Dom Barrow and Jono Kitto come into the Leicester Tigers startinng line-up while Ellis Genge starts a game at Welford Road for the first time as he joins Tom Youngs and Greg Bateman in the front row.ddddddddddddWorcester change three with Dean Hammond returning to the side on the wing, while fly-half Ryan Lamb and hooker Jaba Bregvadze are handed starting spots. Meanwhile, Ben Teo returns to the squad among the replacements and there is also a place for hooker Matti Williams on the bench, who could be set for his Warriors debut.Newcastle Falcons vs. Bristol RugbySaturday, Kingston Park, 1500Newcastle change two with David Wilson and Micky Young both starting but they are still without the likes of Niki Goneva and Nili Latu.?Ben Glynn and Mitch Eadie come into Bristols pack while David Lemi returns to make his first start of the season.Saracens vs. WaspsSunday, Allianz Park, 1500Sean Maitland returns to the Saracens line-up to start at full-back with Marcelo Bosch getting the nod at outside centre. Up front, Mako Vunipola is joined by Schalk Brits and Juan Figallo in the front-row, whilst England duo Maro Itoje and George Kruis pack down in the second-row. Schalk Burger continues at openside flanker and is joined by Michael Rhodes and Billy Vunipola in the Sarries back-row.Joe Launchbury returns to Wasps matchday squad after recovering from injury and they make four changes in the pack. In the front row, Simon McIntyre stars at loosehead with Matt Mullan moving to the bench, Tommy Taylor comes in at hooker with Ashley Johnson shifting to the back row. Marty Moore starts at tighthead, with Jake Cooper-Woolley named among the replacements. In the back row, Thomas Young starts at openside. ' ' '