Matt Campbell
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks to the scoreboard after Kansas scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State knows all too well about picking up the pieces after a heartbreaking loss and getting in the right frame of mind for the next game. The Cyclones are calling on that experience again heading into their Big 12 opener at TCU on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, following their loss to double-digit underdog Louisiana-Lafayette on Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
TCU jumps into Big 12 play vs Iowa State in delayed opener

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 24, 2020 12:40 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Cyclones head into Big 12 opener at TCU in bounce-back mode

By Eric Olson Sep. 22, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh's Todd Sibley Jr. (23) blocks a punt by Austin Peay punter Cole Deeds before returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. The first 29 games of the 2020 college football season have exposed the toll coronavirus restrictions have taken on special teams play. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Virus-caused disruptions get blame for special teams follies

By Eric Olson Sep. 17, 2020 02:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman looks to pass the ball against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tucson, Ariz. Houston Baptist plays at Texas Tech on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
STAT WATCH: Big 12 teams post top 3 passing totals of week

By Eric Olson Sep. 14, 2020 02:29 AM EDT

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Chris Smith celebrates after returning a kickoff 95-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ragin' Cajuns beat No. 23 Iowa St 31-14; 1st Top 25 road win

By Andrew Logue Sep. 12, 2020 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, walks off the field with quarterback Brock Purdy after the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Iowa State enters this season off its second-best three-year stretch in program history and with its sights set on doing something it's never done — make the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 23 Iowa State facing stiff test against Ragin' Cajuns

By Eric Olson Sep. 10, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota, in Norman, Okla. The coronavirus pandemic has shut down much of Division I football, but with three of the Power Five leagues still playing, there are still some big games to look forward to. Oklahoma takes on Texas on Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Big 12 opens virus-delayed 25th season with only 7 games

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 05:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Iowa State defensive end Jaquan Bailey speaks during Big 12 Conference NCAA college football media day, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fifth-year senior returned to Ames a well-chiseled 6-foot-2 and 261 pounds and with renewed sense of responsibility to be a leader of the defense. (AP Photo/David Kent, File)
With Purdy leading way, Cyclones look to make some history

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2020 02:36 PM EDT

FILE - Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs onto the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Ehliger gets his last chance to win a Big 12 title for 14th-ranked Texas, which lost the league championship game two years ago after beating Oklahoma earlier that season. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
No. 5 Oklahoma still Big 12 favorite with inexperienced QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2020 02:13 PM EDT

Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) catches a pass in the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
No. 14 Notre Dame routs Iowa State in Camping World Bowl

By Fred Goodall Dec. 28, 2019 03:52 PM EST

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell watches his team during the NCAA football game between the against the Iowa State Cyclones and the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Notre Dame eyes strong finish vs Iowa State in bowl matchup

By Fred Goodall Dec. 27, 2019 02:11 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 14 Notre Dame and Iowa State meet in Camping World Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 01:57 PM EST

Kelly: No. 14 Notre Dame focused on Iowa State

John Fineran Dec. 21, 2019 08:21 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly need not worry that No. 14 Notre Dame isn’t focused on Iowa State, its opponent next Saturday in the Camping World Bowl. ...

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell calls a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Iowa State extends Campbell through 2025

By Luke Meredith Dec. 03, 2019 12:38 PM EST

Kansas State running back James Gilbert (34) breaks away from Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
K-State holds off Iowa State 27-17 in ‘Farmageddon’

By Dave Skretta Nov. 30, 2019 10:42 PM EST

Iowa State wide receiver Deshaunte Jones, left, runs for a first down as Kansas safety Davon Ferguson makes the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 41-31. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State-Kansas State to help decide Big 12 bowl order

By Dave Skretta Nov. 29, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks to the scoreboard after Kansas scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 41-31. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Kansas State in way of Iowa State drive for milestone win

Nov. 26, 2019 06:57 PM EST

Kansas head coach Les Miles watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State rallies to top Kansas 41-31

By Luke Meredith Nov. 23, 2019 03:56 PM EST

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) carries past Oklahoma State defensive end Brock Martin (40) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Iowa State seeks 5th straight win over Kansas

By Luke Meredith Nov. 22, 2019 01:08 PM EST

Iowa State wide receiver Tarique Milton (1) is tackled by Texas defenders D'Shawn Jamison, left, and Chris Brown after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State in position to break offensive marks

By Luke Meredith Nov. 19, 2019 07:26 PM EST