Kyle Kempt
Iowa State running back Breece Hall, left, drives in a touchdown despite defensive efforts by Oklahoma State safety Jarrick Bernard, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Oklahoma State won 34-27. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 9 Oklahoma knows Iowa State no longer a Big 12 doormat

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 08, 2019 12:41 PM EST

Iowa State hires Lanning, Kempt as assistants

Jul. 17, 2019 12:05 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State has hired former players Joel Lanning and Kyle Kempt as assistant coaches. Cyclones coach Matt Campbell said Wednesday...

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

Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim (7) is tripped up by Boise State linebacker Tyson Maeva (58) after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 1 Alabama rallies behind Hurts, tops No. 4 Georgia 35-28

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 05:25 PM EST

Iowa State running back David Montgomery tries to break a tackle by Drake linebacker Connor Willis, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 24 Iowa State barely survives, beats FCS Drake 27-24

By Luke Meredith Dec. 01, 2018 03:26 PM 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

No. 24 Iowa State plays make-up game against FCS Drake

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2018 02:38 PM EST
Drake (7-3) at No. 24 Iowa State (7-4, No. 25 CFP), Saturday, noon EST (Cyclones.tv) Line: None Series record: Iowa State leads 48-17-4 ...

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, right, receives his players to the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas , Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 25 Iowa St has milestones in reach, but K-State up first

Nov. 20, 2018 04:59 PM EST

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

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. By claiming the starting job as a true freshman, Purdy has thrown Iowa State's quarterback situation into flux. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
QB Purdy's emergence leads to depth issue for Cyclones

By Luke Meredith Oct. 30, 2018 03:42 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State QB Zeb Noland to transfer

By Luke Meredith Oct. 29, 2018 01:53 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, celebrates with fans on the field after an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State bounces back after bad start, crushes WVU

By Luke Meredith Oct. 14, 2018 01:00 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Purdy good: Iowa State's latest QB gives Cyclones options

Oct. 09, 2018 05:29 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren reacts during the second half an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. North Carolina State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Texas tops Big 12; SEC East revival

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2018 09:27 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, shakes hands with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, right, before an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Purdy leads Iowa State over No. 25 Oklahoma State, 48-42

By John Tranchina Oct. 06, 2018 08:42 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell before an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa. The two teams meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Defense key in No. 25 Oklahoma St matchup with Iowa State

By John Tranchina Oct. 05, 2018 07:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell before an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa. The two teams meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Punchless Wildcats, Cyclones stuck in Big 12 basement

By Luke Meredith Oct. 04, 2018 06:38 PM EDT

Clemson's Travis Etienne breaks away from Georgia Southern's Lane Ecton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Amid storm, No. 2 Clemson beats Georgia Southern 38-7

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2018 09:37 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Murray and No. 5 Oklahoma hold off Iowa State 37-27

By Luke Meredith Sep. 15, 2018 11:03 AM EDT