Northern Iowa at Iowa State 9/4/2021
Nebraska fans, from left, Cindy Menke, her daughter Jerzie, 9, and husband Jarod of Carroll, Iowa, walk through a sparse parking lot of tailgaters with less than two hours until kickoff between Nebraska and Fordham NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska fans, from left, Cindy Menke, her daughter Jerzie, 9, and husband Jarod of Carroll, Iowa, walk through a sparse parking lot of tailgaters with less than two hours until kickoff between Nebraska and Fordham NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Sep. 04, 2021 10:54 AM EDT
Northern Iowa quarterback Will McElvain (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa quarterback Will McElvain (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 04:18 PM EDT
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell watches warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell watches warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 04:16 PM EDT
Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley watches warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley watches warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 04:18 PM EDT
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy warms up before an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 04:15 PM EDT
Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) is tackled by Northern Iowa linebacker Alfonzo Lambert (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) is tackled by Northern Iowa linebacker Alfonzo Lambert (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) pulls in a reception for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) pulls in a reception for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EDT
Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) runs the ball as he eludes a tackle by Northern Iowa defensive back Jevon Brekke (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) runs the ball as he eludes a tackle by Northern Iowa defensive back Jevon Brekke (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) sends a pass downfield during the first half against Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) sends a pass downfield during the first half against Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) celebrates sacking Northern Iowa quarterback Will McElvain during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) celebrates sacking Northern Iowa quarterback Will McElvain during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) leaps as he runs the ball as he is tackled by Northern Iowa defensive lineman Caden Houghtelling (93) and linebacker Spencer Cuvelier (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) leaps as he runs the ball as he is tackled by Northern Iowa defensive lineman Caden Houghtelling (93) and linebacker Spencer Cuvelier (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:28 PM EDT
Northern Iowa quarterback Will McElvain (2) passes downfield against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa quarterback Will McElvain (2) passes downfield against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley talks with Northern Iowa defensive back Jevon Brekke (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley talks with Northern Iowa defensive back Jevon Brekke (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:26 PM EDT
Northern Iowa running back Dom Williams (7) eludes a tackle by Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa running back Dom Williams (7) eludes a tackle by Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EDT
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks to the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks to the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:42 PM EDT
Iowa State defensive back Datrone Young (2) celebrates his interception with wide receiver Tarique Milton (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State defensive back Datrone Young (2) celebrates his interception with wide receiver Tarique Milton (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:45 PM EDT
Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley, left, talks with Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) after Iowa State's 16-10 win over Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley, left, talks with Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) after Iowa State's 16-10 win over Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:47 PM EDT
Iowa State tight end Chase Allen (11) holds off Northern Iowa defensive back Korby Sander (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State tight end Chase Allen (11) holds off Northern Iowa defensive back Korby Sander (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:50 PM EDT
Iowa State defensive back Datrone Young (2) runs back an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State defensive back Datrone Young (2) runs back an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:40 PM EDT
Northern Iowa offensive lineman Jared Penning (75) holds off Iowa State defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (58) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa offensive lineman Jared Penning (75) holds off Iowa State defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (58) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:44 PM EDT
Iowa State defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (58) celebrates knocking down a pass with defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (58) celebrates knocking down a pass with defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:45 PM EDT
Iowa State defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) high-fives fans after the team's 16-10 win over Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) high-fives fans after the team's 16-10 win over Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:42 PM EDT
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell directs his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell directs his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:43 PM EDT
Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley leads his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley leads his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:46 PM EDT
Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley, center left, shakes hands with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell after Iowa State's 16-10 win over Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley, center left, shakes hands with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell after Iowa State's 16-10 win over Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:47 PM EDT
Iowa State offensive lineman Sean Foster (75) high-fives fans after the 16-10 win over Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State offensive lineman Sean Foster (75) high-fives fans after the 16-10 win over Northern Iowa in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:49 PM EDT
Iowa State defensive back Isheem Young (1) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State defensive back Isheem Young (1) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:58 PM EDT
Northern Iowa wide receiver Quan Hampton (4) breaks free from Iowa State defensive back Kym-Mani King (19) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Northern Iowa wide receiver Quan Hampton (4) breaks free from Iowa State defensive back Kym-Mani King (19) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sep. 04, 2021 08:57 PM EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks to the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa in Ames, Iowa. No. 9 Iowa State is preparing to play what is undeniably the biggest home game in the 129-year history of the program. The top-10 matchup with rival Iowa on Saturday drew ESPN’s popular pregame show, “College GameDay.” (AP Photo/Matthew Putney File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks to the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa in Ames, Iowa. No. 9 Iowa State is preparing to play what is undeniably the biggest home game in the 129-year history of the program. The top-10 matchup with rival Iowa on Saturday drew ESPN’s popular pregame show, “College GameDay.” (AP Photo/Matthew Putney File)

Sep. 09, 2021 12:03 PM EDT