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FILE - Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) hands off to running back Will Shipley during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Clemson and Iowa State meet for 1st time in Cheez-It Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 12:09 PM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) carries the ball up field during the first half an NCAA college football game against TCU, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
2021 AP All-America Team, List

Dec. 13, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST

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 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. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hall is catalyst for Iowa State's 48-14 romp over TCU

By Andrew Logue Nov. 26, 2021 08:09 PM EST

Iowa State's Charlie Kolar (88) catches the ball over Texas Tech's Eric Monroe (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 12 Oklahoma looks to bounce back from first loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 07:31 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams is pulled down by Baylor linebacker Bryson Jackson in the second half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday Nov. 13, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Ernesto Garcia/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 12 Oklahoma faces another test in Iowa State

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 18, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 52-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Boomer Sooner to Baylor for Top 25 showdown in Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 11, 2021 04:17 AM EST

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

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Texas heads to Iowa St looking to avoid 4-game losing streak

By Eric Olson Nov. 04, 2021 03:10 AM 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

BYU tight end Dallin Holker carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Welcome, back 'Clones; Who's next?

By Ralph D, Russo Oct. 25, 2021 02:33 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

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 quarterback Brock Purdy (15) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 14 Iowa St looks to bounce back in Vegas vs. UNLV

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 04:56 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

Troy head coach Chip Lindsey cheers his team against Coastal Carolina before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Coastal Carolina at Troy 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 02:57 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

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Ames, Iowa. No. 15 Iowa State would reach the Big 12 championship game for the first time if can win at No. 20 Texas on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 15 Iowa St can nab title game shot against No. 20 Texas

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 10:14 AM EST