No. 16 Iowa State, out to best start since 2000, looks to go 5-0 when Baylor visits
3 months ago

No. 16 Iowa State, out to best start since 2000, looks to go 5-0 when Baylor visits

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Cyclones are the highest-ranked team in what looks like a wide-open Big 12, and they’re out to their best start since 2000. KEY MATCHUP Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson vs. Iowa State defense. FACTS & FIGURES Matt Campbell last week became Iowa State’s career coaching wins leader with 57. The Cyclones’ shutout of Houston was their first on the road in a conference game since a 24-0 win at Kansas State in 1971.. ISU has won the turnover battle in all four games and is 36-9 under Campbell when doing so.. Baylor is 25-28 in five seasons under Aranda, including 15-23 in conference games.. Baylor has held opponents to a total of 20 second-points in five games compared with 74 first-half points.

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No. 18 Iowa State wins 11 games for 1st time, tops No. 15 Miami 42-41 in Pop-Tarts Bowl
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6 days, 10 hours ago

No. 18 Iowa State wins 11 games for 1st time, tops No. 15 Miami 42-41 in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — It was a season of Iowa State comebacks. “Cinnamon roll.” Ward passed for three touchdowns in his final college game, while Damien Martinez rushed for a career-high 179 yards for Miami, which dropped its sixth straight bowl game and lost three of four games to end the season — those three losses by a combined 10 points. …

Iowa takes on No. 3 Iowa State, looks for 8th straight home win
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Iowa takes on No. 3 Iowa State, looks for 8th straight home win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa State Cyclones at Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa City, Iowa; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -6.5; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM LINE: Iowa hosts No. Iowa ranks ninth in college basketball with 19.3 assists per game led by Brock Harding averaging 6.0. Iowa scores …

No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake
3 weeks, 6 days ago

No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 16 Iowa State was playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff in a 45-19 loss to 12th-ranked Arizona State on Saturday, unlike four years ago when the Cyclones fell to Oklahoma. In the COVID-19-altered 2020 season, neither Iowa State nor the Sooners had a …

No. 17 Iowa St beats Wildcats 29-21 for first 10-win season, moves to cusp of Big 12 title game
1 month ago

No. 17 Iowa St beats Wildcats 29-21 for first 10-win season, moves to cusp of Big 12 title game

Live Mint  

AMES, Iowa — Rocco Becht threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 17 Iowa State's defense came up with big stops in the second half to help the Cyclones beat Kansas State 29-21 on Saturday night for the first 10-win season in program history. Really excited for them and what they’ve accomplished, and certainly for what the …

No. 17 Iowa St beats Wildcats 29-21 for first 10-win season, moves to cusp of Big 12 title game
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1 month ago

No. 17 Iowa St beats Wildcats 29-21 for first 10-win season, moves to cusp of Big 12 title game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 17 Iowa State’s defense came up with big stops in the second half to help the Cyclones beat Kansas State 29-21 on Saturday night for the first 10-win season in program history. Iowa State needed BYU to beat Houston on Saturday night to secure a spot …

No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones take on the Middle Tennessee Raiders
1 month ago

No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones take on the Middle Tennessee Raiders

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Middle Tennessee Raiders vs. Iowa State Cyclones Cypress Lake, Florida; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee and No. Middle Tennessee averages 70.6 points and has outscored opponents by 13.9 points per game. Iowa State averages 73.6 points, 16.9 more per game than the …

No. 5 Iowa State beats Colorado 99-71 to claim fifth place at the Maui Invitational
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 5 Iowa State beats Colorado 99-71 to claim fifth place at the Maui Invitational

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Iowa State pulled away from Colorado 99-71 on Wednesday to claim fifth place at the Maui Invitational. However, Gilbert hit a jumper in the lane to ignite a 10-0 Iowa State run that was capped by a fast-break layup by Momcilovic that put his …

Maryland’s bowl hopes are dwindling as the Terrapins prepare to face Iowa
1 month, 1 week ago

Maryland’s bowl hopes are dwindling as the Terrapins prepare to face Iowa

Associated Press  

Iowa at Maryland, Saturday, noon ET BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa by 6. Iowa would make it nine straight years with at least eight wins, not including the shortened 2020 season, with wins over Maryland and Nebraska. KEY MATCHUP Iowa running game vs. Maryland run defense. The Hawkeyes are 0-3 in games in which Big Ten rushing leader Kaleb Johnson …

Rocco Becht throws for a score and runs for a score in Iowa State’s 34-17 win over Cincinnati
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rocco Becht throws for a score and runs for a score in Iowa State’s 34-17 win over Cincinnati

Live Mint  

AMES, Iowa — Rocco Becht threw for a score and ran for a score to lead Iowa State to a 34-17 win over Cincinnati on Saturday night. Stevo Klotz caught Becht's only touchdown pass, a 26-yarder that gave Iowa State the lead for good at 17-10 with 10:04 left in the third quarter. Becht's rushing touchdown came from a high …

Rocco Becht throws for a score and runs for a score in Iowa State’s 34-17 win over Cincinnati
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rocco Becht throws for a score and runs for a score in Iowa State’s 34-17 win over Cincinnati

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — Rocco Becht threw for a score and ran for a score to lead Iowa State to a 34-17 win over Cincinnati on Saturday night. Stevo Klotz caught Becht’s only touchdown pass, a 26-yarder that gave Iowa State the lead for good at 17-10 with 10:04 left in the third quarter. Becht’s rushing touchdown came from a high …

No. 17 Iowa State takes on Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium trying to bounce back from Texas Tech loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No. 17 Iowa State takes on Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium trying to bounce back from Texas Tech loss

Associated Press  

17 Iowa State at Kansas in Kansas City, Missouri, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa State by 3. Iowa State is coming off an upset loss to Texas Tech, its first of the season, and is now tied with Colorado for second in the Big 12 behind unbeaten BYU. Key matchup Iowa State’s run game against the …

Iowa State Dominates Mississippi Valley State, Clinching 28th Straight Home Win
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Iowa State Dominates Mississippi Valley State, Clinching 28th Straight Home Win

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Iowa State dominated Mississippi Valley State 83-44, extending their home winning streak to 28 games. Keshon Gilbert led the Cyclones with 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Tamin Lipsey added 16 points and 5 assists. The Cyclones led 44-21 at halftime and cruised to the victory thanks to strong defense and efficient offense.

Iowa State Soars to 8-0 Start, Headed for Historic Feat against Texas Tech
2 months ago

Iowa State Soars to 8-0 Start, Headed for Historic Feat against Texas Tech

Associated Press  

Texas Tech seeks its first 8-0 start in program history as they take on Iowa State in a Big 12 clash. The Red Raiders have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but they will need to overcome a tough Iowa State defense to achieve their goal. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Late Touchdown Drive Propels Iowa State to Comeback Victory over UCF
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Late Touchdown Drive Propels Iowa State to Comeback Victory over UCF

Associated Press  

Iowa State staged a late comeback against UCF, winning 38-35 in a thrilling contest. Rocco Becht's touchdown with 30 seconds left proved to be the game-winning play, while Jontez Williams' interception secured the Cyclones' defense a crucial takeaway. The Cyclones have now matched the 1938 ISU team's best start in program history and have won four consecutive conference games for …

No. 9 Iowa State completes 14-point comeback to outlast UCF, remain undefeated
2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 Iowa State completes 14-point comeback to outlast UCF, remain undefeated

New York Times  

Another night, another undefeated Big 12 team survived with a last-minute comeback at home. How Iowa State pulled off the comeback UCF’s 35 points were the most any team has scored on Iowa State this season, and the Knights averaged 9.1 yards per carry on 39 attempts. Following a 14-7 Iowa State lead in the first quarter, ISU punted on …

No. 9 Cyclones, 6-0 for the first time since 1938, look to ride momentum when struggling UCF visits
2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 Cyclones, 6-0 for the first time since 1938, look to ride momentum when struggling UCF visits

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa State is in a three-way tie for first in the Big 12, has its first top-10 ranking since 2021 and is unbeaten through six games for the first time since 1938. KEY MATCHUP Iowa State’s passing game vs. UCF’s pass defense. FACTS & FIGURES The …

No. 16 Iowa State is expecting frustrated Baylor Bears to pose a big challenge
3 months ago

No. 16 Iowa State is expecting frustrated Baylor Bears to pose a big challenge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’re going to get a really, really good football team, maybe the best team we’ve played all season coming in here.” The Cyclones are out to their best start since 2000, and a win over Baylor would make them 5-0 for the first time since 1980. …

No. 20 Cyclones host Arkansas St. with Matt Campbell on verge of becoming school career wins leader
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 20 Cyclones host Arkansas St. with Matt Campbell on verge of becoming school career wins leader

Associated Press  

Matt Campbell has led 20th-ranked Iowa State to unprecedented heights over his eight-plus seasons, and now he is on the cusp of becoming the program’s all-time wins leader. “What Coach Mac did here for the longevity of his career, what he took over when he came in to Iowa State, obviously what he was able to build here, laid the …

College football picks: New conference rivalries for No. 11 USC and No. 15 Oklahoma take spotlight
3 months, 2 weeks ago

College football picks: New conference rivalries for No. 11 USC and No. 15 Oklahoma take spotlight

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 18 Michigan The Wolverines’ stock is way down as coach Sherrone Moore makes a switch to QB Alex Orji, who still seems limited as a passer. 14 Oklahoma State Another ranked matchup between new conference foes, this one Big 12 contenders. 1 Texas QB Arch Manning’s …

No. 21 Hawkeyes will put their offense to the test against Iowa State in the annual CyHawk Game
3 months, 4 weeks ago

No. 21 Hawkeyes will put their offense to the test against Iowa State in the annual CyHawk Game

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Iowa State at No. KEY MATCHUP Iowa State QB Rocco Becht vs. Iowa secondary. PLAYERS TO WATCH Iowa State: WR Jaylin Noel will need to play a major role for the Cyclones win. Iowa: WR Reece Vander Zee was a revelation in his first college game with five catches for 66 yards and two touchdowns and could establish himself as …

Rocco Becht throws for 267 yards and two touchdowns to lead Iowa State over North Dakota 21-3
4 months ago

Rocco Becht throws for 267 yards and two touchdowns to lead Iowa State over North Dakota 21-3

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — Rocco Becht threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another in Iowa State’s 21-3 win over North Dakota on Saturday. “I thought there was great balance to what we wanted to do.” North Dakota’s Simon Romfo, making his first career …

Iowa State meets North Dakota in its fourth straight opener against an FCS opponent
4 months ago

Iowa State meets North Dakota in its fourth straight opener against an FCS opponent

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP North Dakota QB Simon Romfo vs. Iowa State defense. PLAYERS TO WATCH North Dakota: LB Wyatt Pedigo was first in the FCS with four fumble recoveries and led the Fighting Hawks with 72 tackles, 7.5 for loss and four sacks. FACTS & FIGURES North …

Freshman Audi Crooks scores 40 as No. 7-seed Iowa State beats 10th-seed Maryland in NCAA first round
9 months, 1 week ago

Freshman Audi Crooks scores 40 as No. 7-seed Iowa State beats 10th-seed Maryland in NCAA first round

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STANFORD, Calif. — Audi Crooks grabbed the Iowa State name plate and emphatically placed it on the big NCAA Tournament bracket board, into the space for the second round. “I thought that was one of the most entertaining games I’ve ever been a part of,” Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly said, praising his team’s poise to charge back. “When you’re …

All systems go this time as Iowa State heads into March Madness with its hard-nosed defensive team
9 months, 2 weeks ago

All systems go this time as Iowa State heads into March Madness with its hard-nosed defensive team

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Don’t expect the 2024 Cyclones to lay an egg again when they play 15th-seeded Summit League champion South Dakota State in an East Region opener Thursday night in Omaha. In what shapes up to be a wide-open tournament, Baylor coach Scott Drew said, Iowa State …

Keshon Gilbert’s big night leads No. 7 Iowa State past No. 14 Baylor 76-62 in Big 12 semifinals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Keshon Gilbert’s big night leads No. 7 Iowa State past No. 14 Baylor 76-62 in Big 12 semifinals

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Tamin Lipsey grew up in the shadows of Iowa State, always dreaming of playing for the Cyclones, and he has vivid memories of watching his favorite team on television as it captured Big 12 Tournament championships. Keshon Gilbert had 20 points, seven rebounds and …

No. 10 Iowa State visits No. 3 Houston following Cryer’s 26-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 10 Iowa State visits No. 3 Houston following Cryer’s 26-point game

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Iowa State Cyclones at Houston Cougars Houston; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones after LJ Cryer scored 26 points in Houston’s 82-61 win over the Texas Longhorns. Houston makes 43.4% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.9 percentage points higher than Iowa State has allowed to its opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Gilbert scores 24, leads No. 10 Iowa State past Texas Tech 82-74
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gilbert scores 24, leads No. 10 Iowa State past Texas Tech 82-74

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — Keshon Gilbert had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 10 Iowa State past Texas Tech 82-74 on Saturday. “It’s everything for the team and together.” Iowa State visits No. “You have to attack them.” Another Jones 3-pointer gave Iowa State a 49-30 advantage with 15 1/2 minutes left in the second half. “Winning the Big …

No. 18 Baylor faces No. 12 Iowa State following Love’s 24-point outing
11 months ago

No. 18 Baylor faces No. 12 Iowa State following Love’s 24-point outing

Associated Press  

Iowa State Cyclones at Baylor Bears Waco, Texas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Baylor’s average of 8.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 more made shots on average than the 8.0 per game Iowa State gives up. Iowa State averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than Baylor gives …

Iowa State defense has 4 INTs as Cyclones beat TCU 27-14
1 year, 2 months ago

Iowa State defense has 4 INTs as Cyclones beat TCU 27-14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — Iowa State rushed for 215 yards and the defense intercepted four passes as the Cyclones pulled away for a 27-14 win Saturday over TCU. “This group is courageous,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. “They demand to get better every day and their …

No. 14 Oklahoma trying to keep focus on Iowa State and its stingy defense before showdown with Texas
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 14 Oklahoma trying to keep focus on Iowa State and its stingy defense before showdown with Texas

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Iowa State has built a winning culture that makes the unranked Cyclones a threat. Iowa State leads the Big 12 in total defense, allowing 292.5 yards per game, but it will face an Oklahoma team averaging 46.8 points per game; Dillon …

Pitt holds Iowa State to 23% shooting in 59-41 1st-round win
1 year, 9 months ago

Pitt holds Iowa State to 23% shooting in 59-41 1st-round win

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Nelly Cummings scored 13 points and No. Jamarius Burton added 11 points and Greg Elliott had 10 for coach Jeff Capel’s Panthers, who stormed to a 22-2 lead after Iowa State missed its first 11 shots. “We were a really good defensive team for the majority of the year except for the last month of the season …

Kunc, No. 19 Iowa St beat another rated team, top No. 22 TCU
1 year, 10 months ago

Kunc, No. 19 Iowa St beat another rated team, top No. 22 TCU

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger figured the time was right to try something new following losses in four of five games. It’s great seeing him back playing the way we know he can play.” The Cyclones won their nation-best seventh game against a Top 25 opponent after losing 64-56 at home to Oklahoma State last weekend. TCU …

No. 12 Iowa State pulls away from No. 7 Texas, wins 78-67
1 year, 11 months ago

No. 12 Iowa State pulls away from No. 7 Texas, wins 78-67

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — Jaren Holmes scored 21 points and No. “There is a rugged toughness to how we do it,” Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said. The Longhorns’ Tyrese Hunter scored 10 points - all in the first half - in his return to Ames, after transferring from Iowa State. “We looked at it like ‘you know what, it’s another …

College Football Picks: Michigan, Washington hit the road
2 years, 3 months ago

College Football Picks: Michigan, Washington hit the road

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 18 Oklahoma at TCU Oklahoma was upset last week by Kansas State, which found more than a few holes in Brent Venables’ defense. 23 Florida State There is a top-10 game in the Atlantic Coast Conference, but this one makes the list because it will provide …

Brockington leads, Iowa State shoots past Oklahoma, 75-54
2 years, 10 months ago

Brockington leads, Iowa State shoots past Oklahoma, 75-54

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — Izaiah Brockington scored 22 points and Iowa State had the hot hand from the field as the Cyclones turned away Oklahoma, 75-54 on Saturday. Brockington hit 10 of 13 shots from the field and led an Iowa State offense that hit 33 of 49 field-goal attempts, including 8 of 15 from beyond the 3-point arc. But after …

Brockington leads No. 17 Iowa State to 73-53 win over Iowa
3 years ago

Brockington leads No. 17 Iowa State to 73-53 win over Iowa

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — Izaiah Brockington had 29 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 Iowa State dominated rival Iowa in a 73-53 victory Thursday night. That would lead to misses.” Iowa State started to pull ahead midway through the first half. “It was really quite heroic when you think about it,” Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said. “Not really sure …

No. 19 Iowa St. wins grinding game against Creighton, 64-58
3 years ago

No. 19 Iowa St. wins grinding game against Creighton, 64-58

Associated Press  

— Iowa State put the kibosh on yet another negative streak that was left over from last season’s 2-22 campaign. Caleb Grill scored a season-high 16 points, Izaiah Brockington had all 12 of his points in the second half and Iowa State, with new coach T.J. Otzelberger and an overhauled roster, extended its best start since opening 9-0 in the …

No. 19 Iowa State plays with surprise ranking in 6-0 start
3 years, 1 month ago

No. 19 Iowa State plays with surprise ranking in 6-0 start

Associated Press  

No one expected much from Iowa State as T.J. Otzelberger started his coaching tenure with the Cyclones. We knew we could play, but we just had to go out and show it every night.” Iowa State was coming off a 2-22 season that included going 0-18 in the Big 12, leading to the departure of Steve Prohm and the hiring …

Brockington scores 30, Iowa State beats No. 25 Xavier 82-70
3 years, 1 month ago

Brockington scores 30, Iowa State beats No. 25 Xavier 82-70

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Izaiah Brockington scored 23 of his 30 points in the second half, and Iowa State beat No. Iowa State trailed 39-38 at halftime but took control with a 24-9 run over the first 7:29 of the second half that included 13 points by Brockington. Xavier cut the deficit to five points, but didn’t get closer as Iowa …

Iowa State dominates second half, rolls past Texas 30-7
3 years, 1 month ago

Iowa State dominates second half, rolls past Texas 30-7

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — The running of Breece Hall and a little razzle-dazzle propelled Iowa State to a 30-7 victory over Texas at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. “I may be biased,” receiver Xavier Hutchinson said, “but to me Breece is the best back in college football.” …

No. 5 Iowa forces 7 turnovers in 51-14 rout of Maryland
3 years, 3 months ago

No. 5 Iowa forces 7 turnovers in 51-14 rout of Maryland

Associated Press  

— Spencer Petras barely had time to exhale in the second quarter. The Hawkeyes intercepted five of Taulia Tagovailoa’s passes, and they outscored the Terrapins 31-0 in the second quarter as Maryland completely unraveled. Iowa went ahead 10-7 on a 1-yard run by Petras on the first play of the second quarter, and then Maryland’s big night — the Terps …

Oregon, Iowa enter top 5; Arkansas has 1st ranking since ’16
3 years, 3 months ago

Oregon, Iowa enter top 5; Arkansas has 1st ranking since ’16

Associated Press  

Oregon and Iowa were the big movers in The Associated Press college football poll after road wins over top-10 opponents. Arkansas, coming off a home win over old Southwest Conference rival Texas, was rewarded with its first appearance in the AP Top 25 in five years, coming in at No. Iowa, a 27-17 winner at Iowa State, allowed a total …

Iowa State's 37-30 win 1st over No. 18 OU in Ames since 1960
4 years, 3 months ago

Iowa State's 37-30 win 1st over No. 18 OU in Ames since 1960

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No. 19 Iowa rallies to beat Iowa State, 18-17
5 years, 3 months ago

No. 19 Iowa rallies to beat Iowa State, 18-17

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — In a rivalry as tight and as heated as Iowa and Iowa State, it’s usually the little things that make the difference. Nate Stanley threw for 201 yards and ran for a score, and Iowa made a big fourth-down stop late in the game that allowed the Hawkeyes to beat Iowa State 18-17 on Saturday night. Keith …

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