There is a big talent differential between Texas and Iowa St, if we're just talking about talent. Production is another story.
Sam > Purdy
Bijan is more talented than their RB
Which WR is more talented than Eagles/Jake/Moore/Black?
ISU doesn't have a TE more talented than Wiley
The OL is a different story, but I'd still venture to guess that most of the Texas OL were/are bigger, faster and stronger than their ISU counterpart.
I'd take Ossai, Sweat, Graham, Coburn over anyone on the ISU DL
Rose is incredible, no argument there
I'd take Sterns, Brown, Adimora, Thompson and Jamison over any ISU DB
It is absolutely freaking ridiculous that Texas is 5-3 this year.
It is absolutely freaking ridiculous that Texas has only scored 37 points combined the last two games.
There is not excuse. None.