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ROAD RECAP: No. 14 ISU survives Arkansas State’s upset bid, 24-16 – CycloneFanatic.com

ROAD RECAP: No. 14 ISU survives Arkansas State’s upset bid, 24-16 – CycloneFanatic.com

Rocco Becht in action in Saturday’s 24-16 at Arkansas State. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications.  Iowa State played brilliant football for 28 seconds of Saturday’s game at heavy underdog Arkansas State.  The other 59 minutes and 32 seconds? A mistake-filled mixed bag for the No. 14 Cyclones, who still managed to stave off the Red Wolves’ stirring upset bid, …

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NOTEBOOK: ISU’s defense shuts the door and “Ricochet Rocco” is in full effect – CycloneFanatic.com

NOTEBOOK: ISU’s defense shuts the door and “Ricochet Rocco” is in full effect – CycloneFanatic.com

Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones tight end Gabe Burkle (84) makes a catch against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images  AMES — Every time Iowa State’s defense bent, it snapped back into place.  The Cyclones gave up two lengthy scoring drives to Iowa on Saturday — …

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Staff Picks: No. 22 Iowa State vs. No. 17 Kansas State – CycloneFanatic.com

Staff Picks: No. 22 Iowa State vs. No. 17 Kansas State – CycloneFanatic.com

Photo Courtesy of Aer Lingus College Football Classic No. 22 Iowa State and No. 17 Kansas State is taking the Farmageddon rivalry overseas, facing off in Dublin, Ireland for the 2025 version of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Saturday (11:00 a.m. ESPN). It’s a unique matchup with plenty on the line. Our staff breaks down the game and …

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“Banked sleep” and big adjustments will accompany Iowa State to Dublin – CycloneFanatic.com

“Banked sleep” and big adjustments will accompany Iowa State to Dublin – CycloneFanatic.com

Oct 12, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell celebrates with quarterback Rocco Becht (3) after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images  KILRUSH, Ireland — Iowa State nose guard Domonique Orange’s dreams center on shoring up his stamina; reshaping his body and brain to …

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