Xavier Hutchinson
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 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 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

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 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

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell celebrates with running back Breece Hall (28) after Hall's 4-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 24-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdy, No. 22 Iowa State look for 4th straight win over WVU

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) catches a 9-yard touchdown pass ahead of Oklahoma State cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 24-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
WVU looks to avoid another loss to Purdy, No. 22 Cyclones

By John Raby Oct. 28, 2021 11:36 AM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) scores on a 4-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 24-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa St. wins another close one against No. 8 Cowboys 24-21

By Andrew Logue Oct. 23, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oklahoma State at Iowa State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

Purdy's 4 1st-quarter TDs spark Iowa St rout of Kansas, 59-7

By Andrew Logue Oct. 02, 2021 10:36 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes in the first quarter as Iowa State rolled past Big 12 Conference rival Kansas 59-7 on Saturday night....

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold greets Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kansas at Iowa State 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Iowa State running back Deon Silas (22) scores a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Purdy throws for 3 TDs, No. 14 Iowa State routs UNLV 48-3

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 19, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) runs in for a touchdown against UNLV during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Iowa State at UNLV 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 10:57 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) greets fans along the spirit walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa at Iowa State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 03:23 PM EDT

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)
Northern Iowa at Iowa State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 10:55 AM EDT

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) warms up prior to the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Oregon at Iowa State 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 03:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tosses the ball during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Norman, Okla. Rattler, a redshirt freshman, was an All Big 12 first-team pick and shared newcomer of the year honors with West Virginia senior linebacker Tony Fields II, a transfer from Arizona. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 24, 2020 12:09 PM EST