COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 39

Jared Stansbury,
Sep 3, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) catches a late touchdown in front of Northern Iowa Panthers defensive back Jamison Whiting (29) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Panthers beat the Cyclones 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Reese Stric...

Terrence Lewis diagnosed with strained left knee

Jared Stansbury,
Freshman forward Terrence Lewis has been diagnosed with a strained left knee, according to a report by the Ames Tribune's Travis Hines. Lewis suffered the injury during Sunday night's Capital City League championship game. Iowa State freshman Terrence Lewis has been diagnosed w...

WATN EXTRA: All-American Mike Busch

Rob Gray,
Author’s note: Each “Where Are They Now” will now include an “Extra” edition that’s a less structured showcase for some interesting quotes that didn’t get featured in the main piece.  Mike Busch hated to lose. Still does. So the two-sport...

Matt Thomas signs to play professionally in Spain

Jared Stansbury,
Former Iowa State guard Matt Thomas has signed a contract to play with Spanish team Obradoiro, according to a team release. It is a one-year contract. Thomas averaged 9.6 points per game while shooting 60 percent from 3-point range this summer for the Los An...

Iowa State tabbed a double digit favorite vs. UNI

Chris Williams,
Sep 3, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Northern Iowa Panthers head coach Mark Farley talks to his team during their game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. The Panthers beat the Cyclones 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Iowa St...

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 40

Jared Stansbury,
Nov 1, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones punter Colin Downing (13) kicks against the Oklahoma Sooners at Jack Trice Stadium. Oklahoma defeated Iowa State 59-14. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports Few punters across the country have been as consistent over the past three seasons as ...

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 41

Chris Williams,
I love walk-ons. I love them because any walk-on that lasts more than a year in a college football program is tough, both mentally and physically. On today's Countdown To Kickoff blog, here's a shout out to Iowa State's 2016 Outstanding Walk-On Award winner, ...

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 42

Jared Stansbury,
There were not many surprises on Iowa State's pre-fall camp depth chart released earlier this week, but one listed starter in the linebacking corp was definitely unexpected. Redshirt sophomore Marcel Spears Jr. was listed as the starter at one of the Cyclones' three...