Ray Lima
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

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'...

Iowa State DL Ray Lima out vs. WVU with a concussion

By Luke Meredith Oct. 13, 2018 07:06 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State star defensive lineman Ray Lima will miss the Cyclones' game Saturday night against No. 6 West Virginia because of a concussion. ...