Articles Tagged: Iowa State Cyclones football

He predicts Cyclones will find out a lot about themselves when when they travel to Arkansas State this Saturday

There’s no denying the deja vu from last season to now. The Hawkeyes left too many plays on the field, including having to settle for a field goal in the third quarter. It took four drives before Iowa’s offense got a first down.

Becht seeks to become ISU’s first quarterback to win two games against the Hawkeyes since the legendary — and stunningly erratic — Steele Jantz accomplished the feat in 2011-12.

“It’s super fun getting out there with three of my best friends out on the field together,” said Burkle, who hopes to help ISU (2-0) beat Cy-Hawk series rival Iowa (1-0) at 11 a.m. Saturday (Fox) at Jack Trice Stadium.

The Hawkeyes could face one of the best Cyclone teams in some time, but what’s changed?

Cyclones could see different look when Hawkeyes come to town Saturday, but will see stellar offensive line and defense

Iowa State looking for second straight win over Hawkeyes when teams meet at Jack Trice Stadium

The second step for No. 22 Iowa State's mettle-testing first quarter of the regular season is on tap this weekend. Here’s what to expect.

Matt Campbell on the Ireland win: Focus is on growing, getting ready for Saturday and leaning on Cyclone Nation every step of the way.

Cyclones returning to Ames with South Dakota on their minds

By snoozing smarter and better — per the expert instructions of a sleep specialist brought in by the No. 22 Cyclones in advance of Saturday’s season opener against No. 17 Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland

Wildcats to watch vs. ISU: LB Austin Romaine, RB Dylan Edwards, S VJ Payne & WR Jayce Brown — playmakers on both sides of the ball.

“And I would say that’s what Burkle and Brahmer bring. A maturity. They know how to practice. They know what it takes to be successful. They’re in it. They’re already professional football players. They’ll be that someday, but they’re already that in our football program,” ISU Coach Matt Campbell said.

Patton has grown in both of those areas, for sure — but he’s excitedly talking about constructing something else: Advanced Lego sets

“What we’re really working on is getting better at beating the one-on-one block,” said ISU defensive line coach Eli Rasheed, one of head coach Matt Campbell’s longest-tenured assistants. “It’s really about getting take off and winning and beating a set of that tackle and finishing to the quarterback. I think we’ve had some improvement of that this summer.