Ben Visser

Breaking down Saturday’s season-opening game between No. 7 Iowa State and UNI.

For many young Iowa State players, this Saturday will be the first time playing for a big crowd. The first two games are sold out, compared to last season when many fans weren’t allowed in the stadium because of COVID.

Former Iowa State quarterback Zeb Noland went to South Carolina as a graduate assistant coach after spending a couple seasons at North Dakota State. Injuries have pushed him into the starting lineup.

With 19 of 22 starters returning, players making their depth-chart debuts are suddenly big news for the seventh-ranked Iowa State football team.

The Cyclones take on the Panthers in the season opener Saturday in Ames. Here are five UNI players to keep an eye on.

It’s been five years since a running back won the Heisman Trophy. Can Iowa State’s Breece Hall snap that streak?

Heisman hopeful Breece Hall could make himself even more dangerous by returning kickoffs in 2021.

The two leaders of Iowa State’s secondary are safety Greg Eisworth and cornerback Anthony Johnson, both seniors and four-year starters.

Iowa State might not have a more ready-to-go position than linebacker this season.

Iowa State will roll out one of the best offensive line groups in the country in 2021.

Iowa State lost Josh Bailey, Latrell Bankston and record-holder JaQuan Bailey from its defensive line, but there are plenty of capable linemen back at each spot.

Iowa State has outstanding receivers and tight ends, but needs to develop depth.

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy already has 25 school records and is expected to set even more in what could be a historic season for the Cyclones.

No. 7-ranked Iowa State is pairing its first-team offense against its first-team defense in fall camp

After a rare NCAA Tournament miss during a COVID-19 year, Iowa State volleyball has a handful of grad transfers, big hitters, and one Olympian, to lead the Cyclones back to postseason.