Hakeem Butler
Iowa defensive back D.J. Johnson breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Joseph Scates (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Sloppy Cyclones look to clean up mistakes

By Luke Meredith Sep. 17, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman speaks during Big 12 Conference NCAA college football media day in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David Kent, File)
Red River rematch could happen again in Big 12 with Texas-OU

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 12, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

Iowa State wide receiver La'Michael Pettway speaks to reporters during the school's annual NCAA college football media day, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State looks to grad transfer Pettway at WR

By Luke Meredith Aug. 01, 2019 02:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, University of Kansas new NCAA college football coach Les Miles makes a statement during a news conference in Lawrence, Kan. Miles is back in the Big 12, having been the head coach at Oklahoma State before he went to LSU and led the Tigers to the 2007 national title. Miles has been out of coaching since 2016, when he was fired by LSU after a 2-2 start that left him with a 114-34 record. When he got to Oklahoma State, the Cowboys had just one winning season in 12 years before Miles, that program then in similar shape to the Jayhawks now without a winning season or bowl game since 2008. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Bigtime Big 12 turnover with 4 new head coaches this spring

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 24, 2019 03:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell speaks to a reporter during the NCAA college football team's media day in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones will lean on Tarique Milton and Deshaunte Jones, both of whom saw significant snaps a year ago, and hope for a few young players to emerge in the months ahead. “We think there are some really talented guys there,” Campbell said. “There are certainly some different guys that have risen to the occasion. What great competition breeds (is) some success, and that’s been really fun to watch.” (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Deep Cyclones seeking replacements for Butler, Montgomery

By Luke Meredith Apr. 18, 2019 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy reacts at the end of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
QB Brock Purdy looking to be Iowa State's Tim Tebow

By Luke Meredith Jan. 18, 2019 03:38 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) throws a pass against Iowa State during the the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Minshew leads Washington State past Iowa State, 28-26.

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 29, 2018 01:01 AM EST

Syracuse fullback Chris Elmore (36) celebrates with running back Abdul Adams (23) after Adams scored a touchdown on a 3-yard run against West Virginia during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington State beat Iowa State 28-26 in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2018 09:18 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell answers a question during a news conference, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in San Antonio. Iowa State is set to play Washington State in Friday's NCAA college football Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 25 Iowa State's finish far better than its start

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 27, 2018 02:55 PM EST

Washington State head coach Mike Leach answers a question during a news conference, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in San Antonio. Washington State will face Iowa State in Friday's NCAA college football Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Iowa State seeks bowl win to cap best season in decades

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2018 01:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose celebrates after returning a fumble 21-yards for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-38. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 24 Iowa State hosts Drake in season finale

By Luke Meredith Nov. 30, 2018 03:00 AM EST

Iowa State running back David Montgomery (32) scores on an 18-yard touchdown reception ahead of Kansas State defensive back Kevion McGee (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-38. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 25 Iowa State rallies to stun K-State 42-38

By Luke Meredith Nov. 24, 2018 10:42 PM EST

No. 25 Iowa State looks to bounce back vs. Kansas State

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 10:08 AM EST
Kansas State (5-6, 3-5 Big 12) at No. 25 Iowa State (6-4, 5-3, No. 25 CFP), 7 p.m. EST (FS1). Line: Iowa State by 13½ Series record: Iowa...

Purdy leading Iowa State into key Big 12 game with Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 16, 2018 02:03 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ask Texas about Iowa State's young quarterback Brock Purdy and the answers, from head coach to players, come quick. "He's...

No. 18 Iowa State visits No. 13 Texas in key Big 12 game

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 12:18 AM EST
No. 18 Iowa State (6-3, 5-2 Big 12, No. 16 CFP) at No. 13 Texas (7-3, 5-2, No. 15 CFP), 8 p.m. EST (Longhorn Network) Line: Texas by 3. ...

Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar, right, tries to elude a tackle by Baylor safety Chris Miller, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Ames. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 23 Iowa State beats Baylor 28-14 for 5th straight win

By Luke Meredith Nov. 10, 2018 07:27 PM EST

No. 23 Iowa State looks for 5th straight win vs Baylor

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 02:54 PM EST
Baylor (5-4, 3-3 Big 12) at No. 23 Iowa State (5-3, 4-2, No. 22 CFP), 3:30 EST (FS1). Line: Iowa State by 14½ Series record: Baylor leads...

Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler (18) gets away from Kansas cornerback Hasan Defense (13) while scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Butler on pace to be one of best WRs in Iowa State history

Nov. 06, 2018 06:48 PM EST

Kansas head coach David Beaty yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Purdy throws 3 TD passes as Iowa State routs Kansas, 27-3

By Dave Skretta Nov. 03, 2018 03:23 PM EDT