Photos: The Iowa State Cyclones take on the Clemson Tigers in the Cheez-It Bowl

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) breaks free for a first down at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Cyclones Band member Jacob Laufenberg looks out over the Cheez-It fan zone before kickoff at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Eli Sanders (26) warms up before the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jirehl Brock (21) breaks a tackle for a first down at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Beaux Collins (80) has a reception broken up by Iowa State Cyclones defensive back T.J. Tampa (25) at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) dives for a first down at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Clemson Tigers running back Will Shipley (1) at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end DeShawn Hanika (83) walks off the field with his head down after the Cyclones fell to the Clemson Tigers 20-13 at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) walks off the field with tears in his eyes after the Cyclones fell to the Clemson Tigers 20-13 at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Derek Greiner (53) tearfully smiles at fans after the Cyclones fell to the Clemson Tigers 20-13 at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight ends Chase Allen (11) and Tyler Moore (82) shake hands after the final game of the season as the Cyclones fell to the Clemson Tigers 20-13 at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones tight end DeShawn Hanika (83) hugs running back Rory Walling (6) after the Cyclones fell to the Clemson Tigers 20-13 at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones players walk off the field after falling to the Clemson Tigers 20-13 at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) scrambles out of the pocket at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Clemson Tigers running back Kobe Pace (7) is brought down by three Cyclones at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) breaks a tackle at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Clemson Tigers running back Kobe Pace (7) looks for a gap at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

The West Orange pop-warner football team prepares to take the field at halftime at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Clemson Tigers cornerback Mario Goodrich (31) claps his hands in frustration after missing an interception at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa State Cyclones running back Jirehl Brock (21) catches a pass in the red zone at the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)