After falling one win short of the College Football Playoff a season ago, Associated Press No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones (1-0, 1-0) began its 2025 season by once again establishing itself as a Big 12 contender in a 24-21 win over No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats (0-1, 0-1). Iowa State overcame a sloppy start to the annual kick-off game in rainy Dublin, with the two teams combining for four fumbles lost. Quarterback Rocco Becht came on strong in the second half, going 8-of-13 for 105 yards and a touchdown on a beautifully placed ball to wide receiver Brett Eskildsen. Becht closed the game with five consecutive completions, including a massive 4th-and-3 completion that allowed the Cyclones to end the game in victory formation. Afterward, head coach Matt Campbell discussed his gutsy fourth-down call, praising Becht. “Our quarterback gives me a lot of confidence,” Campbell told ESPN. “He’s a great football player… It wasn’t perfect all day long, but when we needed it the most, it was really good.” Arguably more impreRead More
No. 22 Iowa State picks up where it left off in win over rival No. 17 Kansas State
