Mike Rose
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 9 hrs ago

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 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)
Kansas State at Iowa State 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 03:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. The teams meet this week in the Bedlam game. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Bedlam potentially big implications for Big 12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 01:52 AM 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iowa State's Brock Purdy (15) hands the ball off to Breece Hall (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
No. 23 Iowa State seeks 4th straight win vs. scuffling Pokes

By Luke Meredith Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 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

Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown against Iowa State during the the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Iowa State at Washington State 12/28/2018

Dec. 28, 2018 10:30 PM EST

Iowa State running back David Montgomery (32) scores on an 18-yard touchdown reception ahead of Kansas State defensive back Kevion McGee (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-38. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 25 Iowa State rallies to stun K-State 42-38

By Luke Meredith Nov. 24, 2018 10:42 PM EST

Texas A&M wide receiver Quartney Davis (1) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the seventh overtime of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 74-72. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 10 Ohio State routs No. 4 Michigan 62-39

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2018 05:01 PM EST