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FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Clemson, Iowa State close down seasons in Cheez-It Bowl

By John Denton Dec. 28, 2021 12:15 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, left, talks with TCU interim head coach Jerry Kill before an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
TCU at Iowa State 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) gets a pass away as Pittsburgh defensive lineman John Morgan III (6) pressures him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Virginia at Pittsburgh 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) avoids a tackle attempt from Virginia defensive back Elijah Gaines (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Notre Dame at Virginia 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 09:51 PM EST

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oklahoma State at Iowa State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Iowa State defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Iowa State at Kansas State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 09:33 PM EDT

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) is pursued by Louisville linebacker Yasir Abdullah (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Virginia at Louisville 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

Virginia wide receiver Ra'Shaun Henry (2) congratulates wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, after Wicks scored a touchdown during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Miami, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Louisville seeks defensive growth in ACC matchup vs Virginia

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 07, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

Baylor fans pose for a photo prior to an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Iowa State at Baylor 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 02:39 PM EDT

Nebraska fans, from left, Cindy Menke, her daughter Jerzie, 9, and husband Jarod of Carroll, Iowa, walk through a sparse parking lot of tailgaters with less than two hours until kickoff between Nebraska and Fordham NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northern Iowa at Iowa State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 10:55 AM EDT

FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws a pass to tight end Billy Kemp IV (4) during the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. Armstrong is back at quarterback. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Experience abounds as Virginia looks to rebound from 2020

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 18, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

Clemson leads the way, again, in ACC recruiting battle

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 03, 2021 07:37 PM EST
Clemson's most recent berth in the College Football Playoff was arguably its least successful, but a 49-28 semifinal loss to Ohio State didn't appear to damage...

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy, left, hands off to Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
West Virginia at Iowa State 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 05:21 PM EST

Kansas State fans and students stand for the national anthem before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 17 Cyclones meet Kansas State team battling virus cases

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2020 01:38 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker, left, scores in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Louisville looks to continue winning ways vs Virginia Tech

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 29, 2020 01:57 PM EDT

Iowa State tight end Chase Allen (11) celebrates with teammate Xavier Hutchinson after catching a 2-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas Tech at Iowa State 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

Texas A&M University Yell Leader Jacob Huffman takes a knee while looking over the empty stands at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas during the first Midnight Yell Practice this season early Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, the Texas A&M Band were the only crowd allowed in the normally packed stands for the traditional game day event in College Station, Texas. (Sam Craft/Pool Photo via AP)
Texas at Texas Tech 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 03:55 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, walks off the field with quarterback Brock Purdy after the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Iowa State enters this season off its second-best three-year stretch in program history and with its sights set on doing something it's never done — make the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 23 Iowa State facing stiff test against Ragin' Cajuns

By Eric Olson Sep. 10, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) carries the ball during an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa. Patterson's 31 career rushing touchdowns are just four short of breaking the school record held by former NFLer James Starks. What's equally impressive, is how sophomore running back has combined for 490 yards and 11 touchdowns (one receiving) in his past two games alone. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Patterson rushes Buffalo's expectations and Bahamas Bowl

By John Wawrow Dec. 19, 2019 10:52 AM EST

Kansas head coach Les Miles watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State rallies to top Kansas 41-31

By Luke Meredith Nov. 23, 2019 03:56 PM EST