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ISU safety Malik Verdon grateful just to be “out there” to help his team Saturday at Cincinnati

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Malik Verdon (7) celebrates after an interception against TCU during the third quarter in the Jack Trice Legacy Game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — Iowa State safety Malik Verdon scanned the stands, looking …

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Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey attacked his one weakness in the offseason — and it shows

Tamin Lipsey stands for a photo during Iowa State men’s basketball media day at Hilton Coliseum, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.© Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — Tamin Lipsey focused on technique, not volume.  Iowa State’s point guard knew one area of his otherwise well-rounded game needed a lot of work, so the …

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ISU QB Rocco Becht’s feel for the game sharpens as road trip to Cincinnati looms

Iowa State Cyclones’ quarterback Rocco Becht (3) celebrates with fans after winning 27-14 over TCU in the Jack Trice Legacy Game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — “All Rocco Becht.”  That’s how Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell described …

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KNOW THE FOE: Key Cincinnati players to watch Saturday against Iowa State

Sep 23, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Emory Jones (5) hands off to running back Myles Montgomery (26) against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports  AMES — Iowa State beat TCU last season with detail and precision. The Cyclones finally “won in the …

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NOTEBOOK: Honoring Jack Trice’s legacy every day, a true freshman starter on the OL & more

Fireworks display as Iowa State University team enters the field to celebrate Jack Trice Legacy before the game against TCU at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — The fireworks bloomed and fans boomed their approval. Hoopla helped frame the festivities …

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Iowa State’s blend of “young pups” and seniors fuel resounding 27-14 win Saturday over TCU

Iowa State Cyclones’ running back Abu Sama (24) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the third quarter in the Jack Trice Legacy Game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — Rocco Becht. Ben Brahmer. Abu Sama.  What do those …

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Iowa State’s offensive line seeks to establish new “standard” against TCU and beyond

Sep 30, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports  AMES — Jarrod Hufford bristled at the constant derision. The criticism and the lack of production formed a dark cloud over him …

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Iowa State WR Jaylin Noel is grateful to “do what I love,” while paying tribute to his family

Iowa State Cyclones’ wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) celebrates with fans after winning 34-27 over Oklahoma State Cowboys in an NCAA college football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — The ink runs deep, encircling Jaylin Noel’s muscular right arm …

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ISU’s defense seeks to “fix everything” in advance of Saturday’s game against TCU

Sep 30, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Brenen Thompson (15) makes a catch in fron tof Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jeremiah Cooper (4) and Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Beau Freyler (17) during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports  AMES — Iowa State …

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