13. Iowa State Cyclones (0-0)
Matt Campbell, who has been on more than a few short lists in coaching searches, is back for his fifth season as Iowa State's coach, and he has a quarterback in Brock Purdy who gives opposing defensive coordinators fits. Purdy had 4,231 yards of total offense as a sophomore and accounted for 35 touchdowns. Campbell also has one of the best tight ends in the country in Charlie Kolar. Defensively, the Cyclones' strength will be at linebacker and in the secondary. Defensive end JaQuan Bailey will also be a key. He missed most of last season with an ankle injury but had eight sacks in 2018.
Up next: vs. Louisiana (Saturday, Noon ET, ESPN)
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Matt Campbell, who has been on more than a few short lists in coaching searches, is back for his fifth season as Iowa State's coach, and he has a quarterback in Brock Purdy who gives opposing defensive coordinators fits. Purdy had 4,231 yards of total offense as a sophomore and accounted for 35 touchdowns. Campbell also has one of the best tight ends in the country in Charlie Kolar. Defensively, the Cyclones' strength will be at linebacker and in the secondary. Defensive end JaQuan Bailey will also be a key. He missed most of last season with an ankle injury but had eight sacks in 2018.
Up next: vs. Louisiana (Saturday, Noon ET, ESPN)
College football Power Rankings for Week 1
Even though the SEC doesn't kick off play until late September, the league boasts three of the top four teams in this week's rankings.
