Brock Purdy
Oklahoma defensive end Marcus Stripling (33) attempts to tackle Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) while Hall's jersey rips during the the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 12 Iowa State to face No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2021 01:21 PM EST

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa, in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. The Cyclones, who at No. 8 have their highest ranking ever in The Associated Press poll, play No. 12 Oklahoma on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Humble start leads to Campbell's historic season at Iowa St

By Eric Olson Dec. 15, 2020 06:33 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
'Having a blast': No. 15 Cyclones thriving in trying times

By Eric Olson Nov. 24, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall, right, fends off a tackle attempt by Baylor linebacker Matt Jones during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 38-31. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 17 Cyclones meet Kansas State team battling virus cases

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

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 23 Cyclones heads to winless Kansas on Saturday

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

Kansas State wide receiver Chabastin Taylor (13) is tackled by Kansas cornerback Kyle Mayberry (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 55-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 23 Iowa State big favorites as it heads to Kansas

By Dave Skretta Oct. 29, 2020 01:35 PM EDT

Iowa State wide receiver Landen Akers (82) misses a reception in front of Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Big 12 feeling blue after 0-3 weekend against Sun Belt

By Dave Skretta Sep. 14, 2020 05:53 PM 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 Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass in front of Notre Dame defensive lineman Adetokunbo Ogundeji (91) during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. Purdy, who led the most productive offense in program history, has the look of a high-round pick if he declares for the NFL draft after his junior year. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
With Purdy leading way, Cyclones look to make some history

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2020 02:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley talks with players during an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. As usual, Riley is taking his time naming a starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 5 Oklahoma still Big 12 favorite with inexperienced QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2020 02:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson is preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hoping for best amid uncertainty

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2020 02:49 AM EDT