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ISU standout QB Brock Purdy will face an old adversary (and good friend) in the Fiesta Bowl

Dec 19, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) runs for a first down Dec 19, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Breece Hall (28) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Brock Purdy (15) in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. …

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FIESTA BOWL PRESSER: Matt Campbell’s and Mario Cristobal’s “Hot-N-Ready” bowl history

Oct 31, 2020; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell watches play from the sidelines during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Oregon head football coach Mario Cristobal first coached against Iowa State’s Matt Campbell in the 2010 Little Caesars …

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Iowa State’s moxie in Friday’s 70-65 loss at No. 8 West Virginia fuels optimism for growth

Rasir Bolton in action this season. © Bryon Houlgrave/The Register via Imagn Content Services, LLC Iowa State shot better, hustled more, and showed a great deal of grit against No. 8 West Virginia Friday night in Morgantown.  That in itself is a win of sorts, given the early-season trajectory of both teams.   But in the end, …

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MBB: Struggling ISU seeks to match No. 8 West Virginia’s intensity in Big 12 road opener

Dec 11, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Toussaint (1) controls the ball as Iowa State Cyclones guard Tyler Harris (1) and forward Xavier Foster (10) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Match. Their. Intensity. That’s the mantra being repeated by the struggling Iowa …

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GRAY: On star ISU tight end Charlie Kolar’s brick by brick approach to football and life

Nov 27, 2020; Austin, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones tight end Charlie Kolar (88) catches the ball for a first down against Texas Longhorns defensive back Josh Thompson (9)and Texas Longhorns defensive back Caden Sterns (7) during an NCAA college football game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell-USA TODAY NETWORK …

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NOTEBOOK: Greg Eisworth back at “Jerry’s World” and what “saved” Matt Campbell’s life

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State defensive back Greg Eisworth II (12) celebrates a stop for the ISU defense during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Iowa State takes a 21-0 lead over West Virginia into halftime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports Iowa State standout senior safety Greg Eisworth …

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Patience and consistency have fueled the growth of Iowa State’s Brock Purdy-led offense

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) hands off to Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu (3) during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports The word most often used to describe Iowa State star quarterback Brock Purdy is “efficient.”  But there …

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Growth of ISU’s young players has been key to team success — especially down the stretch

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell watches from the sidelines during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports Many of Iowa State’s younger players have quietly toiled on special teams this season, or solely in practice. Some have managed to see …

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NOTEBOOK: ISU’s stars Brock Purdy and Breece Hall shined as the team aligned and more

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) rushes next to quarterback Brock Purdy (15) during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Iowa State would go on to defeat West Virginia 42-6. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports AMES — The stars shined. The team remained aligned. …

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GRAY: Landen Akers’ first career TD was largely symbolic — and that’s what makes it special

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Iowa State would go on to defeat West Virginia 42-6. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports  AMES — Brock Purdy smiled as the excitement built around him. …

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