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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. College athletic programs of all sizes are reacting to inflation the same way as everyone else. They're looking for ways to save. Travel and food are the primary areas with increased costs. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Undefeated No. 4 TCU not overlooking last-place Iowa State

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2022 03:17 AM EST

Oklahoma State running back Jaden Nixon (23) leaps to evade Iowa State defensive back Tayvonn Kyle (13) while being tackled by Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 4 TCU tries to wrap up perfect B12 season vs. Iowa State

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 03:04 AM EST

Oklahoma State linebacker Mason Cobb (0) and safety Sean Michael Flanagan (18) chase Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) down the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Texas Tech seeking 1st road win against Cyclones since 2014

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 05:10 AM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) hands off to running back Kendre Miller (33) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
CFP-chasing TCU in B12 title game, K-State could join Frogs

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2022 03:10 AM EST

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oklahoma State tries to remain in Big 12 hunt vs. Iowa St.

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:11 PM EST

Iowa State tight end DeShawn Hanika (83) signals a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (Matthew Putney)
No. 22 Longhorns take momentum into Iowa St clash

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:39 AM EDT

Kansas State cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe (25) tackles Iowa State wide receiver Dimitri Stanley (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (Matthew Putney)
No. 22 Texas expects tougher test vs Cyclones' stout defense

By Mark Rosner Oct. 13, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Oklahoma State's quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) rolls out of the pocket during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
Big 12 will have lone undefeated after Oklahoma St. at TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman greets quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) after Martinez ran for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 37-28. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 20 K-State, Iowa St see lot of each other in themselves

By Eric Olson Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) is sacked by Baylor linebacker Garmon Randolph, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kansas aims for 1st 5-0 start since 2009 when Iowa St visits

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen (12) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas State in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 17 Baylor opens Big 12 title defense on road vs Cyclones

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 08:38 AM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) drops back to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa takes 6-game CyHawk streak into showdown with 'Clones

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 7-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa seeks more offense against Cyclones in B10's top game

By Eric Olson Sep. 08, 2022 01:01 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers looks on during an NCAA college football media day on Aug. 2, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. It's been a foregone conclusion since at least the spring that Dekkers would be Iowa State's next starting quarterback. His teammates praise him for his leadership skills and physical tools, and his coach says he's earned the trust of everyone in the program. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State meeting SE Missouri St. with new look on offense

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) plays during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. McDonald was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
'Backyard Brawl' to open Big 12 season, plus transfer QBs

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy answers a reporter's question at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2022. The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-team conference. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 last time at 10 teams; Oklahoma State seeks 2nd title

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 26, 2022 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud is a top contender for the 2022 Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
PICK SIX: From the Heisman to the Thorpe, the winners are?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2022 02:38 AM EDT

2021 AP All-America football team

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2022 06:31 PM EDT
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Bryce Young, junior, Alabama Running backs — Bijan Robinson,...

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

Iowa State defensive back Tayvonn Kyle poses for a photographer during an NCAA college football media day, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Change in air: Strong-armed Dekkers taking over at Iowa St

By Eric Olson Aug. 19, 2022 11:32 AM EDT