Zeb Noland
FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2017, file photo, North Dakota State cornerback Marquise Bridges (9) intercepts a pass intended for James Madison wide receiver Ishmael Hyman (13) as North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox (42) closes in on the play during the third quarter in the FCS championship NCAA college football game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Cox is one of the few returning starters for the Bison, who are replacing eight players on offense and seven on defense from a team that won the school’s seventh national championship in seven years. Despite all the holes to fill, North Dakota State is ranked No. 1 in a preseason poll of FCS coaches. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File)
Depth chart of FCS power North Dakota State is a work of art

By Dave Kolpack Aug. 26, 2019 12:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy reacts at the end of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
QB Brock Purdy looking to be Iowa State's Tim Tebow

By Luke Meredith Jan. 18, 2019 03:38 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy, left, celebrates a win over Baylor with offensive lineman Julian Good-Jones after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 18 Iowa State to miss Montgomery for a half vs. Texas

By Luke Meredith Nov. 13, 2018 04:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy reacts at the end of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, in Ames, Iowa. By claiming the starting job as a true freshman, Purdy has thrown Iowa State's quarterback situation into flux. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
QB Purdy's emergence leads to depth issue for Cyclones

By Luke Meredith Oct. 30, 2018 03:42 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State QB Zeb Noland to transfer

By Luke Meredith Oct. 29, 2018 01:53 PM EDT

Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Safety, Butler TD push Iowa State past Texas Tech 40-31

By Luke Meredith Oct. 27, 2018 04:04 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, celebrates with fans on the field after an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State bounces back after bad start, crushes WVU

By Luke Meredith Oct. 14, 2018 01:00 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Purdy good: Iowa State's latest QB gives Cyclones options

Oct. 09, 2018 05:29 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, shakes hands with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, right, before an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Purdy leads Iowa State over No. 25 Oklahoma State, 48-42

By John Tranchina Oct. 06, 2018 08:42 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell before an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa. The two teams meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Defense key in No. 25 Oklahoma St matchup with Iowa State

By John Tranchina Oct. 05, 2018 07:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell before an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa. The two teams meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Punchless Wildcats, Cyclones stuck in Big 12 basement

By Luke Meredith Oct. 04, 2018 06:38 PM EDT

This booking photo provided by the Story County (Iowa) Jail shows Collin Daniel Richards. Richards has been charged in the killing of Celia Barquin Arozamena, a former champion golfer from Spain, after her body was found Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at a golf course in Ames, Iowa. (Story County (Iowa) Jail via AP)
Latest: Iowa State to wear helmet decals for slain golfer

Sep. 18, 2018 07:54 PM EDT