Kene Nwangwu
FILE - Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) runs from TCU linebacker Shadrach Banks (19) during a 40-yard touchdown run in the first half an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Jirehl Brock arrived at Iowa State as a four-star recruit ranked as the nation's 11th-best running back prospect, and for three seasons he waited his turn behind Breece Hall. Such patience is rare nowadays with the transfer portal readily available to any player looking to bolt to another school where he can get on the field sooner.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, Fo;e)
After 3 years, it's time for Cyclones to give rock to Brock

By Eric Olson Apr. 13, 2022 02:30 PM 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

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy, left, hands off to Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
West Virginia at Iowa State 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 05:21 PM EST

Baylor coach Dave Aranda applauds as players warm up for the team's NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Baylor at Iowa State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 06:59 PM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) gets past Kansas cornerback Kyle Mayberry (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Hall, Purdy lead No. 23 Iowa State to 52-22 romp over Kansas

By Dave Skretta Oct. 31, 2020 03:49 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Les Miles watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Iowa State at Kansas 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 11:45 AM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Oklahoma State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Iowa State at Oklahoma State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 04:23 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) celebrates with teammate Breece Hall (28) after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the second half an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 24 Cyclones guard against letdown as Texas Tech visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall celebrates at the end of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State hands No. 18 Oklahoma second straight loss, 37-30

By Andrew Logue Oct. 03, 2020 11:58 PM EDT

Iowa State defensive end JaQuan Bailey (3) forces TCU quarterback Matthew Downing (17) to fumble the ball during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Iowa would recover the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Hall 154 yards rushing, 3 TDs as Iowa State beats TCU 37-34

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 26, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) escape the tackle of West Virginia safety Tykee Smith (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Freshman Breece Hall emerges at RB for Iowa State

By Luke Meredith Oct. 15, 2019 04:45 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy looks downfield before throwing against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Lauryn Amy/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Iowa State trying to jumpstart woeful running game vs TCU

Oct. 01, 2019 04:55 PM EDT

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT DATE - Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy warms up before an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Purdy, Iowa State relying more on tight ends

Sep. 24, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell gestures during an NCAA college football practice, in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones were ranked in the preseason poll for the first time in 41 years behind a punishing defense, a young quarterback who seems destined for stardom and a coach who always seems to push the right buttons. And yet, the enthusiasm of Iowa State’s supporters might give way to a tiny bit of pause when they see Northern Iowa _ the Cyclones’ longtime FCS nemesis _ scheduled for Saturday’s opener. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 21 Iowa State opens promising season with Northern Iowa

By Luke Meredith Aug. 30, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy hands the ball off to running back Kene Nwangwu, left, during an NCAA college football practice in Ames, Iowa. No. 21 Iowa State opens on August 31 at home against Northern Iowa. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell said on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, that Kene Nwangwu will be ready for the regular season despite dealing with a hamstring injury during fall camp. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 21 Iowa State already looking forward to Week 2 bye

By Luke Meredith Aug. 23, 2019 04:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy hands the ball off to running back Kene Nwangwu, left, during an NCAA college football practice in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones’ search to replace departed star David Montgomery has been the dominant story line of fall camp, with senior Sheldon Croney, Jr., junior Kene Nwangwu, sophomore Johnnie Lang and freshmen Jirehl Brock and Breece Hall all competing for playing time starting with the opener on August 31 against Northern Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State still looking at 5 RBs to replace Montgomery

By Luke Meredith Aug. 19, 2019 05:09 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Erik Ezukanma (84) breaks away from Jake Kirkpatrick (32) during an NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Big 12 players poised for potential breakouts this season

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2019 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell speaks to a reporter during the NCAA college football team's media day in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones will lean on Tarique Milton and Deshaunte Jones, both of whom saw significant snaps a year ago, and hope for a few young players to emerge in the months ahead. “We think there are some really talented guys there,” Campbell said. “There are certainly some different guys that have risen to the occasion. What great competition breeds (is) some success, and that’s been really fun to watch.” (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Deep Cyclones seeking replacements for Butler, Montgomery

By Luke Meredith Apr. 18, 2019 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Iowa State running back David Montgomery (32) runs from West Virginia cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State junior running back David Montgomery is leaving for the NFL. Montgomery announced through Twitter on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, that he’s giving up his final year with the Cyclones to go pro. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa St RB David Montgomery leaving for NFL

By Luke Meredith Jan. 07, 2019 01:15 PM EST

Purdy leading Iowa State into key Big 12 game with Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 16, 2018 02:03 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ask Texas about Iowa State's young quarterback Brock Purdy and the answers, from head coach to players, come quick. "He's...