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PRETTY GOOD: Two ardent Cyclone fans savor home wins over Oklahoma spaced 60 years apart

Oct 3, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; ISU fans cheer during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State would go on to defeat Oklahoma 37-30. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports  Bill Martin remembers the elation that enveloped the crowd at Clyde Williams Field after Iowa State beat Oklahoma 10-6 on Nov. 5, 1960 …

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NOTEBOOK: Brock Purdy “could have played a lot better,” Will McDonald’s pass rush prowess and more

Oct 3, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) passes during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium. Oklahoma takes a 17-13 lead over ISU into halftime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports AMES — There may come a day when Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy offers up a glowing postgame assessment …

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THEY JUST KEEP FIGHTING: Kene Nwanwgu, seniors help Cyclones stun No. 18 Oklahoma 37-30

Oct 3, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State celebrates its 37-30 win over Oklahoma at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports AMES — Kene Nwangwu has always been blazing fast. A “speedster,” as fellow Iowa State running back Breece Hall calls him. A “leader,” as Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell often refers …

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QUICK RECAP: Cyclones shock No. 18 Sooners 37-30 for first home win in the series since 1960

Oct 3, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) rushes during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium. Oklahoma takes a 17-13 lead over ISU into halftime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports  History made — at least for this century.  As 15,000 fans watch in awe, flashing cell phone lights …

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BELIEF IS REALLY HARD: ISU’s long lopsided series with Oklahoma has tightened up

Nov 9, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley (left) shakes hands with Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell after the game at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports One simple, yet profound thought struck Iowa State standout running back Breece Hall as his team …

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NOTEBOOK: Sean Foster’s perseverance helps drive ISU’s growth on the O-line

Sep 12, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Sean Foster (75) blocks Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns linebacker Chauncey Manac (17) at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports The shoutout initially seemed odd. One name stood out prominently when Iowa State star defensive end JaQuan Bailey thanked numerous teammates and coaches …

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NOTEBOOK: JaQuan Bailey smashes sacks record, Joe Scates shows big-play ability and more

Iowa State defensive end JaQuan Bailey forced and recovered a fumble in Saturday’s win at TCU. Photo courtesy Russell Luna/Iowa State University Athletics Communications JaQuan Bailey tried to deflect credit. It was a nice gesture from Iowa State’s now stand-alone all-time sacks king, but the senior defensive end deserved full credit for his backfield blow-ups …

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IN GOOD HANDS: ISU star linebacker Mike Rose’s clutch interception sets stage to seal win at TCU

Sep 26, 2020; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Mike Rose (23) and linebacker O’Rien Vance (34) react to an interception in the fourth quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports  Iowa State star linebacker Mike Rose’s outstretched and overturned left hand grazed …

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NO PANIC: The Cyclones’ penchant for bouncing back helps buoy hopes for Big 12 opener

Sep 12, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell watches the clock expire after his team lost to the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Jack Trice Stadium. The Ragin Cajuns beat the Cyclones 31 to 14. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports The confidence and determination oozed through the speakers.  A hint …

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NOTEBOOK: ISU’s D-line play one of a handful of bright spots in 31-14 season-opening loss

Sep 12, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns running back Trey Ragas (9) is tackled by Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Joshua Bailey (90) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Ragin Cajuns beat the Cyclones 31 to 14. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Dissecting game video of Iowa State’s season-opening loss to Louisiana provided …

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