Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jamison Patton (2) and Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (9) take the field before a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a first half touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) gives a thumbs up as he warms up before a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) catches a pass for a touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones tight end Tyler Moore (82) after scoring a touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (9) celebrates after making a catch for a first down during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Tyler Miller (66) after catching a pass for a touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones place kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) high fives Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman James Neal III (75) during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman (20) tackles South Dakota Coyotes running back Charles Pierre Jr. (3) during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Xavier Townsend (4) runs with the ball during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Tyler Moore (82) makes a leaping catch during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) fights through contact to rush for a touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) lands in the end zone after diving for a touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jamison Patton (2) celebrates with teammates and coaches after intercepting a pass during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Gabe Burkle (84) runs after a catch during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Gabe Burkle (84) runs after a catch as South Dakota Coyotes defensive back DeJuan Lewis (2) dives to bring him down during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Gabe Burkle (84) celebrates after a long first down catch during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks on pass during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) carries the ball during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones place kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) kicks a field goal during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jamison Patton (2) and defensive back Jamison Patton (2) bring down South Dakota Coyotes running back Charles Pierre Jr. (3) during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Cael Brezina (9) celebrates during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

South Dakota Coyotes quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) throws under pressure by Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Tamatoa McDonough (58) during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Carson Hansen (26) fights for yards during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones students react during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Aiden Flora (21) returns a punt during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Alex Manske (7) warms up during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Alex Manske (7) carries the ball during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell looks on during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

South Dakota Coyotes quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) throws a pass during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Ka'Mori Moore (52) splits two blockers during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Alex Manske (7) lays in the end zone as Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Carson Brown (10) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Dylan Lee (2) runs with the ball as South Dakota Coyotes defensive lineman Bradley McGannon (92) pursues during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Storm clouds darken the sky during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Dylan Lee (2) breaks a tackle by South Dakota Coyotes defensive back Roman Tillmon (1) to score a rushing touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Dylan Lee (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Danny Inglis (46) and Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Nick Reinicke (51) make a tackle during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Caden Matson (43) makes a tackle during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Nick Reinicke (51) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Nick Reinicke (51) celebrates with teammates as a South Dakota ball girl attempts to evade the scrum after intercepting a pass during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Major Cantrell (14) carries the ball during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Major Cantrell (14) celebrates with teammates during a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) leaves the field foloowing a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) high fives fans after a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the South Dakota Coyotes at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The Cyclones defeated the Yotes 55-7. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)