Oct 3, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State defensive back Isheem Young (1) celebrates his interception with Iowa State linebacker O’Rien Vance (34) during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium. The interception would seal the win for Iowa State 37-30. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy, tailback Breece Hall and safety Ihsheem Young react to the Cyclones’ 37-30 win over No. 19 Oklahoma at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday.
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