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FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

Clemson running back Kobe Pace (7) runs after catching a pass during the first half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Clemson tops Iowa State in Cheez-It Bowl for Swinney's 150th

By John Denton Dec. 29, 2021 09:33 PM EST

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Clemson, Iowa State close down seasons in Cheez-It Bowl

By John Denton Dec. 28, 2021 12:15 PM EST

FILE - Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) hands off to running back Will Shipley during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Clemson and Iowa State meet for 1st time in Cheez-It Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 12:09 PM EST

FILE - Baylor coach Dave Aranda watches from the sideline during the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Nov. 13, 2021. Aranda got 15 of the 20 votes for coach of the year in balloting for The Associated Press' All-Big 12 team and awards. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Cyclones RB Hall, Bears' Aranda, Pitre win AP Big 12 honors

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 09, 2021 11:51 AM EST

Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) runs from TCU linebacker Shadrach Banks (19) during a 40-yard touchdown run in the first half an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hall is catalyst for Iowa State's 48-14 romp over TCU

By Andrew Logue Nov. 26, 2021 08:09 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, left, talks with TCU interim head coach Jerry Kill before an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
TCU at Iowa State 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 04:21 PM EST

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege looks to pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia's bowl hopes resting on trip to Kansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Iowa State's Breece Hall (28) tries to break away from Texas Tech's Colin Schooler (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Hall may be playing final Iowa St. home game when TCU visits

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) tries to break a tackle by Texas defensive back Brenden Schooler during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Smith LB to RB to lead Big 12 quintet of 1,000-yard rushers

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2021 05:28 PM EST

Oklahoma safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) tackles Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar (88) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Caleb Williams leads No. 12 Oklahoma past Iowa State 28-21

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 20, 2021 04:11 PM EST

Oklahoma defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) tackles Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Iowa State at Oklahoma 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:53 PM EST

Iowa State's Charlie Kolar (88) catches the ball over Texas Tech's Eric Monroe (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 12 Oklahoma looks to bounce back from first loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 07:31 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams is pulled down by Baylor linebacker Bryson Jackson in the second half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday Nov. 13, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Ernesto Garcia/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 12 Oklahoma faces another test in Iowa State

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 18, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Texas Tech's Donovan Smith (7) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech's 62-yard FG on final play beats Iowa State 41-38

Nov. 13, 2021 07:59 PM EST

Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Iowa State at Texas Tech 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:09 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell greets fans as he runs to the field before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Coaching chatter overshadows Iowa State's trip to Texas Tech

Nov. 11, 2021 12:30 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 30-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State dominates second half, rolls past Texas 30-7

By Andrew Logue Nov. 06, 2021 11:24 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell talks with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas at Iowa State 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

West Virginia tight end T.J. Banks (85) is defended by Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Doege, Brown lead West Virginia over No. 22 Iowa State 38-31

By John Raby Oct. 30, 2021 06:03 PM EDT