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FILE - Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Henderson was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 3 Ohio St tries not to look past underdog Arkansas St

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 08, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

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

Iowa State cheerleaders perform in the stands before an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Louisiana-Lafayette at Iowa State 9/12/2020

Sep. 12, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) escape the tackle of West Virginia safety Tykee Smith (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Freshman Breece Hall emerges at RB for Iowa State

By Luke Meredith Oct. 15, 2019 04:45 PM EDT

Iowa State wide defensive back Datrone Young (2) and linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. (42) celebrate with defensive back Braxton Lewis (33) after he recovered a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Frosh RB Hall leads Iowa State over West Virginia 38-14

By John Raby Oct. 12, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) scores on a 10-yard touchdown run ahead of TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney, left, in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 49-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State leaning on QB Brock Purdy in run game

By Luke Meredith Oct. 08, 2019 04:24 PM EDT

TCU quarterback Max Duggan fumbles as he is hit by Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdy, Cyclones overwhelm TCU 49-24

By Luke Meredith Oct. 05, 2019 05:35 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy looks downfield before throwing against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Lauryn Amy/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Iowa State trying to jumpstart woeful running game vs TCU

Oct. 01, 2019 04:55 PM EDT

Baylor place kicker John Mayers, left, walks off with teammate Russell Morrison after defeating Iowa State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Waco, Texas. Mayers had the game winning field goal late in the game. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Baylor beats Iowa St 23-21 on FG after blowing 20-point lead

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 28, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, talks with Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert, left, after a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. Iowa won 30-0. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Matt Campbell's next challenge? Beating Iowa

By Luke Meredith Sep. 13, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Iowa State running back Sheldon Croney, right, dives over the goal line to score the winning touchdown in the third overtime of a NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Ames. Iowa State won 29-26 in a third overtime. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 21 Iowa State survives Northern Iowa in 3 OT, 29-26

By Luke Meredith Aug. 31, 2019 04:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy hands the ball off to running back Kene Nwangwu, left, during an NCAA college football practice in Ames, Iowa. No. 21 Iowa State opens on August 31 at home against Northern Iowa. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell said on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, that Kene Nwangwu will be ready for the regular season despite dealing with a hamstring injury during fall camp. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 21 Iowa State already looking forward to Week 2 bye

By Luke Meredith Aug. 23, 2019 04:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy hands the ball off to running back Kene Nwangwu, left, during an NCAA college football practice in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones’ search to replace departed star David Montgomery has been the dominant story line of fall camp, with senior Sheldon Croney, Jr., junior Kene Nwangwu, sophomore Johnnie Lang and freshmen Jirehl Brock and Breece Hall all competing for playing time starting with the opener on August 31 against Northern Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State still looking at 5 RBs to replace Montgomery

By Luke Meredith Aug. 19, 2019 05:09 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. 13, 2018, file photo, Iowa State running back David Montgomery (32) runs from West Virginia cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State junior running back David Montgomery is leaving for the NFL. Montgomery announced through Twitter on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, that he’s giving up his final year with the Cyclones to go pro. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa St RB David Montgomery leaving for NFL

By Luke Meredith Jan. 07, 2019 01:15 PM EST

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...

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy, left, celebrates a win over Baylor with offensive lineman Julian Good-Jones after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 18 Iowa State to miss Montgomery for a half vs. Texas

By Luke Meredith Nov. 13, 2018 04:31 PM EST

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

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Ames. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Baylor at Iowa State 11/10/2018

Nov. 10, 2018 05:30 PM EST