It’s game week, and Cyclone Nation is excited.

The off-season seemed short to me, honestly.

It still feels strange to be waiting around for football instead of the start of basketball season...

That said, here are WRNL’s tips for enjoying the upcoming college football season.

#1: Eschew weekend responsibilities (weddings, family reunions, exercise, etc.) on football Saturdays and become one with your couch instead.

#2: Pay attention to the betting lines now that the state of Iowa has legalized betting sports.

#3. Don’t tell your wife how much you lose doing said betting.

#4. Turn grilling pork chops on Tuesday night into a mid-week tailgate.

#6. Embrace all the mid-week #MACtion, and soak in the bliss that is #Pac12AfterDark.

#7. Let Friday night games push you smoothly into your Saturday morning tailgate.

#8. Get your tailgate rig ready so you can roll in bright and early on Saturdays.

#9. Tailgate (and cheer, of course) as hard as you can.

#10. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.