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FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard speaks during an NCAA college football news conference, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State has extended the contract of Athletics Director Jamie Pollard to 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard gets extension through 2026

Apr. 05, 2021 11:04 AM EDT

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

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sooners young QB Spencer Rattler latest to thrive with Riley

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 18, 2020 04:06 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

FILE - Oklahoma offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley, left, answers a question during a news conference in Norman, Okla., as Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, right, looks on, in this Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, file photo. Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops returned to the practice field this week to help his successor, Lincoln Riley, after virus issues led the five-time defending Big 12 champions to pause team activities last week, and postpone a game at West Virginia. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File
'Change at any moment' - Virus upends season for Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 03, 2020 01:21 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a catch against Kentucky defensive back Brandin Echols (26) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
College football picks: Football feast missing some dishes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2020 01:56 AM 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

FILE - This Feb.16, 2020, file photo shows South Florida's Shae Leverett, left, and Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla. UConn, one of the original members of the Big East Conference, is hoping a return to the league will help put the Huskies back among the elite programs in college basketball. The Huskies spent seven years in the American Athletic Conference, on a mostly downward trajectory since winning a fourth national title in 2014. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2020 10:36 AM 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

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram (26) reacts after he was stopped short of a touchdown on a run against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Lone Star Sadness: Horns, Aggies form Axis of Underachievers

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2020 01:45 AM 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

Editorial Roundup:

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Des Moines Register. September 1, 2020 The last thing Iowans should do: Attend an Iowa State football game with 25,000 fans ...

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

Update on the latest sports

Jun. 04, 2020 12:45 AM EDT
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Update on the latest sports

Jun. 03, 2020 10:54 AM EDT
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