Rob Gray

Iowa State’s defense forced Miami to punt just once in Saturday’s Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium. But it came at the perfect time — the one, final time the No. 18 Cyclones could furiously complete their 42-41 comeback win over the 13th-ranked Hurricanes.

Cyclone quarterback Rocco Becht plunged in for a 1-yard touchdown with 56 seconds left in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, and his team held on for a thrilling 42-41 comeback win over Miami at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

Cyclones take on Miami in Orlando with a shot at 11-win season and a bite of a giant pastry

Cyclones want to make more history with 11th win of the season

Cyclone sophomore QB is a ‘leader amongst leaders“ and wants nothing but joy after Saturday’s Pop-Tarts Bowl game against Miami

Amid all the confounding changes in college football, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell is leaning into his program’s long-standing strength: Stability.

QB Cam Ward is among best in the country and WR Xavier Restrepo is first-team All-American, too

No. 3 Cyclones struggled to rebound and defend, but distributed the ball well in 99-72 romp at Hilton Coliseum. Next up is Big 12 action

Iowa State’s Dishon Jackson — along with versatile fellow transfer Joshua Jefferson — has shined in the paint for third-ranked Iowa State Cyclones this season, elevating the offense to an elite perch.

Dynamic QB is expected to play against Cyclones in Dec. 28 bowl game in Orlando instead of preparing for the NFL draft, where he is exepcted to go high

Audi Crooks scores 30 points and Addy Brown collects another double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds

Keshon Gilbert scores 16 points as Cyclones improve to 9-1 heading into finals week

After gutting out an 89-80 comeback win over Iowa on Thursday in Iowa City, No. 3 Iowa State returns home to face Omaha on Sunday at Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones teetered on the brink of defeat several times while taking the Hawkeyes best shot, then found a way to win late at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

No. 18 Cyclones are back on track after getting ‘humiliated’ by South Carolina, but know No. 21 Iowa is no pushover, especially inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena