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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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Iowa State QB Rocco Becht ready for the spotlight in Big 12 clash with No. 14 Oklahoma in Norman

Iowa State Cyclones’ quarterback Rocco Becht (3) passes the ball around Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Nathan Latu (92) during the first quarter of 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 — Razor-thin margins. High-end quarterbacks. …

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LAST CHANCE (IS)U: Chase Contreraz is making the most of his one-season shot with the Cyclones

Iowa State Cyclones’ kicker Chase Contreraz (19) kicks the ball for a field goal against Iowa during the first quarter of the Cy-Hawk football game at the Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa blocked the field goal. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — Chase Contreraz …

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ISU’s offense seeks to strike elusive balance as heavy underdogs Saturday at No. 14 Oklahoma

Iowa State Cyclones running back Eli Sanders (6) bracks a tackle from Oklahoma State defenders and runs for a first down during the fourth quarter of 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 — Eli Sanders …

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NOTEBOOK: On missing Malik Verdon, Chase Contreraz’s bounce-back performance and more

Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Malik Verdon (7) and defensive back Darien Porter (10) hi-fives during the university’s Spring Football game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK  AMES — Iowa State’s defense saw its nation-leading streak of holding opponents to 400 yards …

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LET THE BALL RIP: Rocco Becht’s career day fuels ISU in 34-27 win over Oklahoma State

Iowa State Cyclones’ quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks for a pass around Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Kody Walterscheid (96) during the first quarter of 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 — Rocco Becht took …

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