Sep 26, 2020; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Mike Rose (23) and defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) celebrate an interception in the fourth quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Tylan Wallace pushed.
Anthony Johnson shoved back.
The Oklahoma State star receiver and the Iowa State cornerback jawed, clawed and crawled into each other’s heads earlier this season in an entertaining one-on-one matchup that essentially ended in a personal draw.
And that’s saying something — especially for Johnson, whose growth at corner has mirrored his team’s patchwork path to progress during this unique 2020 season.
“I’ve just been getting better each year,” said Johnson, who hopes to help the No. 17 Cyclones clamp down on Kansas State in Saturday’s 3 p.m. Big 12 clash at Jack Trice Stadium. “The game’s slowing down year by year and I’m actually having fun. Like, playing free.”...
