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ISU WR Jaylin Noel “never settled” — and now should be a high NFL Draft pick

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa State wideout Jaylin Noel (WO35) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images  AMES — When Jaylin Noel strode onto Iowa State’s campus as a true freshman in 2021, coaches paired him with a veteran player for winter workouts.  “Just so happened, …

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Humble beginnings fuel new ISU RB coach Jake Landry’s rapid rise in the ranks

New Iowa State running backs coach Jake Landry works with his group during practice this spring. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications.  AMES — One of first-year Iowa State running back coach Jake Landry’s first connections to the Cyclones’ third-year wide receivers coach, Noah Pauley, hinged on a faulty one.  An overcrowded electrical outlet stood …

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Stoic and steady ISU tailback Carson Hansen seeks to keep stacking up touchdowns

Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Carson Hansen (26) scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes in the second quarter during the Pop Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images  AMES — Consider Iowa State running back Carson Hansen to be a modern-day stoic.  The …

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Safety Marcus Neal’s one of many young Cyclones benefitting from “football school”

Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) and Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Joey Petersen (52) and defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) and defensive back Marcus Neal (31) in action during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory …

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Big 12 title game disappointment fuels ISU senior Jeremiah Cooper

Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jeremiah Cooper (4) defends a pass against Arizona State Sun Devils tight end Chamon Metayer (7) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images  AMES — As the records fell, the pressure mounted.  Iowa State’s historic 11-win 2024 season featured …

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The Iowa State offensive line’s “Flow with Rocco” continues to grow

Iowa State’s Joey Petersen (52), Jarrod Hufford (54) lift the Cy-Hawk trophy as teammate Tyler Miller (66) walks alongside them after defeating Iowa Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. © Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — Iowa State senior offensive tackle Tyler Miller dutifully donned his …

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BE LIKE DP: ISU transfer CB Tre Bell is modeling his game after former Cyclone star

Iowa State cornerback Tre Bell in spring practice. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications.  AMES — Tre Bell remembers the precise moment his hoops dreams died.  It came in the spring of 2022 and Bell — a 6-3 defensive back and aspiring basketball player at Lindenwood at the time — searched his soul to form …

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Dom Orange — a.k.a. “Big Citrus” — looks to dominate more downs for ISU

Sep 7, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) sacks Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images  AMES — When Domonique Orange pops on the football field, he does so with pizzazz, cleaving through would-be blockers to menace …

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Iowa State QB Rocco Becht’s mission in 2025: Become an even better leader

Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) warms up before a game against the Miami Hurricanes the Pop Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images  AMES — He matured. He developed. And he became a true mentor.  Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht ticked off virtually …

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Second time’s the charm for “electric” ISU transfer receiver Xavier Townsend

Sep 28, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images  AMES — The so-called “Tampa Trio” became the “Tampa duo” before finally dwindling to the “Tampa uno.”  Iowa State standout quarterback Rocco …

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