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FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tosses the ball during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Norman, Okla. Rattler, a redshirt freshman, was an All Big 12 first-team pick and shared newcomer of the year honors with West Virginia senior linebacker Tony Fields II, a transfer from Arizona. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 24, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Brian and Marcia Sheriff, of Des Moines, Iowa, take a picture of themselves in the "Sky Mirror" sculpture outside AT&T Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Oklahoma for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Oklahoma at Iowa State 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 11:53 AM 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

Iowa State players and coaches storm the field as they celebrate their win over Texas in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Hall's late TD lifts No. 15 Iowa State over No. 20 Texas

By Mark Rosner Nov. 27, 2020 04:13 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard, center, is tackled by Iowa State defenders Mike Rose (23) and Isheem Young (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Defenses fueling run toward Big 12 championship game

By John Raby Nov. 25, 2020 01:34 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
'Having a blast': No. 15 Cyclones thriving in trying times

By Eric Olson Nov. 24, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose, bottom right, tackles Baylor running back Qualan Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 17 Cyclones overcome turnovers, rally past Baylor 38-31

By Andrew Logue Nov. 07, 2020 10:59 PM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) runs from Texas Tech linebacker Krishon Merriweather (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 23 Iowa State big favorites as it heads to Kansas

By Dave Skretta Oct. 29, 2020 01:35 PM EDT

File-This Oct. 24, 2020, file photo shows Oklahoma State lineman Logan Carter (87) grabbing the jersey of Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose (23) while Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) attempts to sneak by during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Rose, like everybody else in college football, had no idea last spring if there would be a season. Iowa State's junior linebacker wanted to be ready just in case, so day in and day out for three months he went to his high school in the Cleveland suburb of Brecksville, Ohio, to do workouts prescribed by the Cyclones' new strength staff. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
Cyclones' Mike Rose reaping rewards of hard offseason work

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2020 05:16 PM EDT

Oklahoma defensive back Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) and defensive back Brendan Radley-Hiles, right, break up a pass intended for Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar, center, during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oklahoma at Iowa State 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 08:37 PM EDT

Texas A&M University Yell Leader Jacob Huffman takes a knee while looking over the empty stands at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas during the first Midnight Yell Practice this season early Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, the Texas A&M Band were the only crowd allowed in the normally packed stands for the traditional game day event in College Station, Texas. (Sam Craft/Pool Photo via AP)
Texas at Texas Tech 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 03:55 AM 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 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

Iowa State running back Breece Hall celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Oklahoma State won 34-27. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Cyclones set for season-defining stretch vs. Sooners, Texas

By Luke Meredith Nov. 05, 2019 04:21 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 49-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
WVU's 2018 loss to Iowa State, Purdy still echoes

By John Raby Oct. 11, 2019 12:10 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 coach Matt Campbell, left, talks with offensive lineman Bryce Meeker (74) during an NCAA college football practice, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State primed for best year yet under Matt Campbell

By Luke Meredith Aug. 12, 2019 02:52 PM EDT

Iowa State's defense could be in for a big 2019 season

By Luke Meredith Apr. 11, 2019 08:10 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State's defense has quietly been among the nation's best over the past two seasons. The Cyclones might be better than ever this...

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

Defense fuels optimism for home stretch at Iowa State

By Luke Meredith Oct. 23, 2018 06:17 PM EDT
Iowa State is fresh off a much-needed bye week and seemingly set up for a strong finish after a 3-3 start. The biggest reason for the Cyclones'...