COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 7 Days

Each day leading up to Iowa State’s season opener against South Dakota State, Cyclone Fanatic will check another day off the calendar with a memorable statistic, player or game as part of our Countdown to Kickoff presented by Tailgate Clothing.

When you look at the Iowa State football passing record lists, one name owns the books. Bret Meyer finished his Iowa State career, which lasted from 2004-2007, as the Cyclones’ all-time leader in completions, pass attempts, passing yards and passing touchdowns after playing in 48 games.

Meyer’s 2005 and 2006 seasons both rank in the top-10 for passing yards in a single-season. The Atlantic native threw for 2,876 yards in 2005 while leading the Cyclones to the Houston Bowl and a tie for second place in the Big 12 North.

Meyer took over as the program’s starting quarterback in 2004, helping the team tie for the Big 12 North title and a win in the Independence Bowl.

His senior season in 2007 was his least productive as a collegian, but there is no doubting Meyer left a successful legacy in cardinal and gold.