Photos from the Iowa State football season opener, a 21-3 win over North Dakota on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium.

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) catches the pass from Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht in the end zone for a touchdown against North Dakota in the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Marcus Neal (31) tackles North Dakota Fighting Hawks wide receiver Caden Dennis (10) as Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Mason DouBrava (37) tackles North Dakota Fighting Hawks quarterback Simon Romfo (6) in the North Dakota end zone in the fourth quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State players take the field before the game against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) gains a few yards before being taken down by North Dakota in the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) catches the ball while running through a drill before the game against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) pushes into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell hugs Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Trevon Howard (25) as the team warms-up before the game against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Cooper Alexander (87) goes to kick the ball for an extra point in the first quarter against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) leaps over North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive back Devin Hembry (23) as he runs the ball in the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive back Jy Martin (4) reaches out to tackle Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) as he carries the ball in the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) reacts to the crowd after scoring the first touchdown of the game against North Dakota in the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) reacts to the crowd after catching the ball with pressure from North Dakota in the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell smiles as he watches his players warm-up before the home opener game against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) catches the pass with pressure on both sides from North Dakota in the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Teammates celebrate with Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) after getting a touchdown for the Cyclones in the second quarter against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Eli Green (6) is tackled by North Dakota defense as he carries the ball in the third quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Malik Verdon (7) and Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jontez Williams (3) pull down North Dakota Fighting Hawks running back Gaven Ziebarth (28) as he carries the ball in the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jeremiah Cooper (4) and Iowa State Cyclones linebacker John Klosterman (22) tackle North Dakota Fighting Hawks wide receiver Nick Kupfer (80) as he carries the ball in the third quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) catches the pass in the end zone for a Cyclone touchdown in the second quarter against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive back Clayton Bishop (5) reaches out to tackle Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Beni Ngoyi (0) as he carries the ball in the third quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive back Jamal Dixon (17) reaches his arms out to stop Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Eli Green (6) from catching the pass intended for him in the fourth quarter at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)