Iowa State beat Northern Iowa 30-9 in a season-opening college football game Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim (11) and Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Trent Jones II (89) lead their team onto the field before a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Myles Purchase (5) high fives a teammate before a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State cheerleaders run with flags during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers quarterback Theo Day (12) warms up before a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers quarterback Theo Day (12) throws under pressure from Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers quarterback Theo Day (12) reacts after being hit by Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jeremiah Cooper (4) returns an interception for a touchdown during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Fans look on during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) attempts to stay in bounds on a long punt return during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) carries the ball during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Easton Dean (87) dives with the ball during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Eli Sanders (6) fights for yards during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers running back Tyjahree Edwards (2) fights for yards as Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Myles Purchase (5), Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Carson Willich (14), and Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Ben Nikkel (18) pursue him during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa’s Desmond Hutson (18) makes a catch as Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Darien Porter (10) defends during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers quarterback Theo Day (12) rolls out during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones center Jim Bonifas (63) lines up during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Cartevious Norton (5) carries the ball during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Cartevious Norton (5) carries the ball as Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Cartez Crook-Jones (90) defends during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks to pass during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers quarterback Theo Day (12) throws a pass during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Malik Verdon (7) looks on during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback J.J. Kohl (10) scrambles during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers running back Tyjahree Edwards (2) carries the ball as Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Carston Marshall (46) pursues during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers running back Tyjahree Edwards (2) carries the ball during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) can’t catch up to a deep pass as Northern Iowa Panthers defensive back Woo Governor (32) defends during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) breaks a tackle during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) runs after a catch during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) celebrates a first down during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end Tyler Moore (82) dives for a touchdown during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback J.J. Kohl (10) carries the ball during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Jack Sadowsky (33) calls out defensive assignments during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) looks on during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback J.J. Kohl (10) looks to pass during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback J.J. Kohl (10) talks with teammates during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Jaiden Ellis-Lahey (16) makes a catch during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Blake Thompson (22) breaks up a pass intended for Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Sam Schnee (23) during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa’s Desmond Hutson (18) makes a catch for a touchdown during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa’s Desmond Hutson (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Joey Petersen (52) sacks Northern Iowa Panthers quarterback Theo Day (12) during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Joey Petersen (52) celebrates during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Myles Purchase (5) returns a punt during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Joey Petersen (52) lines up during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Northern Iowa Panthers offensive lineman Chase Arends (61) calls out a blocking assignment during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell looks on during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Cartevious Norton (5) fights for yards as Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Grant Treiber (67) and Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Jarrod Hufford (54) push the pile during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

[Iowa State Cyclones running back Cartevious Norton (5) fights for yards as Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Grant Treiber (67) and Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Jarrod Hufford (54) push the pile during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 30-9. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13), Iowa State Cyclones tight end Tyler Moore (82), and Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Aidan Bitter (85) celebrate after Moore scored a touchdown during a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)