Nov 3, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jomal Wiltz (17) celebrates during their game with the Oklahoma Sooners at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
AMES --- If you had asked most of Iowa State’s fo...
AMES — The quest for taller defensive backs continues for Iowa State. “We’re still not quite there,” Cyclone coach Paul Rhoads said on Wednesday’s National Signing Day. But when 6-foot-plus size isn’t found, ISU’s staff sniffs out elite speed...
AMES — While Iowa State welcomed more than 20 new faces to the football program on Wednesday's National Signing Day, two notable players were added to the list of departures. Cyclone coach Paul Rhoads announced Wednesday afternoon that running back DeVondri...
AMES — Five plays. 80 yards. All runs — and a touchdown — which provided one of many bright spots Saturday that would eventually be overshadowed by the dark cloud cast by a 34-31 loss to Texas Tech That run-only drive allowed Iowa State to take a 24-1...
AMES — Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson put down his pizza box and took reporters’ questions, his bum shoulder, as usual, heavily iced and wrapped in plastic. Yet another loss and countless hard hits wore heavily on the junior playcaller, but it’s...
It was the second quarter and the clock had just struck 11:26 remaining before halftime. For the previous 18:34 of the game, the Oklahoma Sooners had more or less completely dominated an undermanned and less talented Cyclone team.Looking to continue that trend while boa...
AMES — Each connection rekindled fond, but fleeting memories for Iowa State wide receiver D’Vario Montgomery. Five times in the first half, the former Winter Park (Fla.) standout caught a pass from his quarterback — then and now — Sam Richardson. T...
AMES — The collective weight of three or four Rockets pulled at E.J. Bibbs’ shoulders, waist and legs.As the powerful Iowa State tight end carried tacklers toward the goal line, something had to give, and it wouldn’t be him. A frayed fragment of Bibbs�...
AMES — ISU cornerback Sam E. Richardson gazed at the two check marks. Both appeared next to teammate, safety and rival T.J. Mutcherson’s name, which caused Richardson to shake his head. Something had to be done. Pride’s at stake. The Cyclones’ earl...
A special teams gaffe followed by a controversial call put Iowa State down 13-6 as the halftime horn sounded. A devastating big play right after the break made the Cyclones’ deficit insurmountable. Just 11 seconds of game clock encapsulated the two momen...
