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Iowa State offensive lineman Trevor Downing (52) celebrates with the Cy-Hawk trophy after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 10-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Cyclones try for 1st 3-0 start since 2012 when Ohio visits

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 12:37 PM EDT

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech and new coach McGuire among 7 Big 12 teams at 2-0

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 15, 2022 01:34 AM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies (1) as he runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12's underappreciated stealing spotlight early in season

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2022 01:44 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Bryce saves 'Bama; A&M, ND Sun Belted

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 10, 2022 09:39 PM EDT

Iowa State offensive lineman Trevor Downing (52) celebrates with the Cy-Hawk trophy after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 10-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa St. uses long drive to hold off Iowa, 10-7

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 10, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) drops back to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa takes 6-game CyHawk streak into showdown with 'Clones

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) scores a touchdown against Northern Arizona during the first half during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oklahoma St QB Sanders to face tough Arizona St defense

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 08, 2022 11:41 AM EDT

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 7-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa seeks more offense against Cyclones in B10's top game

By Eric Olson Sep. 08, 2022 01:01 AM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 7-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vibe upbeat around Cyclones' QB, not so much around Iowa's

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 06, 2022 05:42 PM EDT

Dekkers throws for 4 TDs in starting debut to lead Iowa St.

By Andrew Logue Sep. 03, 2022 05:41 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Hunter Dekkers made his debut as Iowa State’s starting quarterback Saturday and threw for 293 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-10 rout of...

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers looks on during an NCAA college football media day on Aug. 2, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. It's been a foregone conclusion since at least the spring that Dekkers would be Iowa State's next starting quarterback. His teammates praise him for his leadership skills and physical tools, and his coach says he's earned the trust of everyone in the program. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State meeting SE Missouri St. with new look on offense

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) plays during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. McDonald was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
'Backyard Brawl' to open Big 12 season, plus transfer QBs

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. The Big 12 will begin its 27th season this week with some uncertainty of what will stand out offensively since there are three new head coaches and plenty of different skill players. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Big 12 changed offensive identity over years, lot new in '22

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 30, 2022 04:38 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy answers a reporter's question at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2022. The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-team conference. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 last time at 10 teams; Oklahoma State seeks 2nd title

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 26, 2022 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) attempts a pass under pressure from Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) during Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. The 2021 season was filled with surprising contenders and conference champions. Another season with that much volatility in 2022 seems unlikely. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
PICK SIX: Who will win the national championship in 2022?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2022 02:53 AM EDT

2021 AP All-America football team

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2022 06:31 PM EDT
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Bryce Young, junior, Alabama Running backs — Bijan Robinson,...

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

Iowa State defensive back Tayvonn Kyle poses for a photographer during an NCAA college football media day, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Change in air: Strong-armed Dekkers taking over at Iowa St

By Eric Olson Aug. 19, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

FILE - Duke head coach Mike Elko answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. Duke's football season is set to kick off Sept. 2, 2022, against Temple University. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Duke hopes fresh start under Elko sparks return to success

By Aaron Beard Aug. 17, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Quarterback Tanner Morgan, running back Mo Ibrahim, wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell and center John Michael Schmitz will be major drivers of whatever success the Gophers enjoy in 2022.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ibrahim's return fueled Gophers super seniors for 1 more try

By Dave Campbell Aug. 15, 2022 01:56 PM EDT