Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Iowa State Cyclones linebacker O’Rien Vance and quarterback Brock Purdy (right) celebrate as they receive the defensive and offensive players of the game awards after defeating the Oregon Ducks 34-17 at the 50th PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Network
The 2021 Iowa State football hype train has officially left the station.
The Cyclones came in at No. 7 in 247Sports‘ initial top-25 ranking for the 2021 college football season released on Monday. This comes one day before Iowa State will complete the 2020 season with its highest postseason ranking in program history and first spot in the postseason rankings since 2000.
“The Cyclones fell one drive short of a Big 12 Championship in 2020, but the progress under coach Matt Campbell is quite clear,” the 247 article explains. “Campbell will again be a trendy name in coaching searches at both the college and NFL...
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