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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

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a 17-yard touchdown against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Iowa State at Texas 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 12:43 PM EST

Iowa defensive back D.J. Johnson breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Joseph Scates (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Sloppy Cyclones look to clean up mistakes

By Luke Meredith Sep. 17, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) is sacked by Iowa State defensive back Anthony Johnson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa rallies to beat Iowa State, 18-17

By Luke Meredith Sep. 14, 2019 10:24 PM EDT

Iowa State's defense could be in for a big 2019 season

By Luke Meredith Apr. 11, 2019 08:10 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State's defense has quietly been among the nation's best over the past two seasons. The Cyclones might be better than ever this...

Defense fuels optimism for home stretch at Iowa State

By Luke Meredith Oct. 23, 2018 06:17 PM EDT
Iowa State is fresh off a much-needed bye week and seemingly set up for a strong finish after a 3-3 start. The biggest reason for the Cyclones'...