Objectively, yes, this is the best era.
Earle Bruce was 26-27 at this point in his Iowa State career with no bowl games, and 5-14 vs Top 25 teams.
Matt Campbell is 33-27 with three bowl games, and 8-12 vs Top 25 teams.
I don't think there were even close to as many bowl games during the Bruce era as there is now.