It wasn't all bad news for Iowa State, though. Rhoads also said center Tom Farniok is expected to play against the Wildcats. Farniok missed much of Iowa State's opener with an injury.
For K-State, the status of left tackle Cody Whitehair remains unknown. The junior offensive lineman missed late portions of the opener with an apparent injury to his right ankle, but he was seen walking into the locker room without assistance. K-State coach Bill Snyder didn't mention Whitehair during his 10 minutes on the Big 12 coach's teleconference.
He did say he expects to see an improved Iowa State team, though.
"They maybe didn't get off to the start they'd hoped for, but you know they're going to be better and vastly improved," Snyder said.
Snyder seems most concerned about Iowa State's offense. Though he knows new offensive coordinator Mark Mangino well, one game isn't much to go on.
Iowa State will likely spend much of its week preparing for K-State's running back committee of DeMarcurs Robinson and Charles Jones. And maybe Judah Jones, too.
The Cyclones were horrible against the run Saturday, allowing North Dakota State to rush for 299 yards. The Bison averaged seven yards per carry.
One more interesting tidbit: Snyder was asked a question about the possibility of Iowa State vs. Kansas State (Farmageddon) turning into a rivalry.