Iowa State has become almost the prohibitive favorite to win the Big 12 football title, which means the pressure amps up each week as every opponent seeks to knock it off course. Here are three keys for the Cyclones against UCF.
The Gazette’s Pick ‘Ems for Week 8 of the college football season, including prime-time games for Iowa on the road and Iowa State at home.
Iowa State receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel each having zero drops merely highlights how the Cyclones continue to operate with nearly zero margin for error if they hope to reach the Big 12 title game and make history by hoisting that gleaming trophy for the first time.
Iowa State is No. 5 in men’s basketball, No. 8 in women’s basketball, and No. 9 in football. This isn’t an everyday or every-year thing in college sports.
Iowa State’s first 6-0 football start in 86 years comes with an asterisk attached. The Cyclones still want to play a full 60 minutes of football.
Women’s basketball: Iowa State is No. 8 in the Associated Press preseason poll. South Carolina is No. 1; Iowa is among others receiving votes.
No. 9 Cyclones host a struggling Central Florida team on Saturday night at Jack Trice Stadium, looking to go 7-0
While overtimes, crowd-storms and craziness in general were the norm across College Football America, Iowa and Iowa State methodically, impressively took care of business.
Iowa State is No. 10 on John Steppe’s AP ballot after the Cyclones remained undefeated with their 28-16 win at West Virginia.
Iowa State improved to 6-0 for the first time since 1938 with a 28-16 win at West Virginia. Quarterback Rocco Becht completed 16 of 28 passes for 265 yards and a 60-yard touchdown to Jaylin Noel.
Iowa State and West Virginia are both 2-0 in Big 12 play entering Saturday night’s showdown in Morgantown. Here’s what you need to know about the game.
From a football perspective, Princeton transfer Jalen Travis has been a revelation helping Iowa State shine in run blocking and pass protection. From a human perspective, Travis is deeply committed to helping others.
The Gazette’s Pick ‘Ems for Week 7 of the 2024 college football season, including Iowa hosting Big Ten newcomer Washington and Iowa State visiting West Virginia in a Saturday night showdown.
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