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Iowa State defensive back T.J. Tampa walks to the field during an NCAA college football media day, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa State opens practices under cloud of gambling investigation and questions at QB

By Andrew Logue - Associated Press

Ex-Cyclones DB Deon Broomfield returning to coach safeties

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FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose (23) defends during an NCAA football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. Rose was selected as the Big 12 defensive player of the year. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar runs on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa. Kolar grew up a diehard Oklahoma fan, yet his hometown Sooners never offered a scholarship. The new coach at Iowa State then did, before the No. 8 Cyclones were championship contenders. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

No. 8 Iowa St vs. perennial champ Oklahoma for Big 12 title

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa, in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. The Cyclones, who at No. 8 have their highest ranking ever in The Associated Press poll, play No. 12 Oklahoma on Saturday at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Humble start leads to Campbell’s historic season at Iowa St

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Iowa State players and coaches storm the field after their win over Texas in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

‘Marvelous’ - Ex Iowa State coach wowed by Cyclones success

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Kansas State defensive tackle Robert Hentz II (15) tackles Oklahoma running back T.J. Pledger (5) during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

No. 18 Sooners visit Iowa State with slim margin for error

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass in front of Notre Dame defensive lineman Adetokunbo Ogundeji (91) during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. Purdy, who led the most productive offense in program history, has the look of a high-round pick if he declares for the NFL draft after his junior year. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

With Purdy leading way, Cyclones look to make some history

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell calls a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Iowa State extends Campbell through 2025

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks to the scoreboard after Kansas scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 41-31. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Kansas State in way of Iowa State drive for milestone win

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Iowa State wide receiver Tarique Milton (1) is tackled by Texas defenders D'Shawn Jamison, left, and Chris Brown after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Assalley’s 36-yard FG gives Iowa State 23-21 win over Texas

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) intercepts a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver La'Michael Pettway (7) on a 2-point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

No. 9 Oklahoma escapes with 42-41 victory over Iowa State

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, center pushes his way into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 9 Oklahoma knows Iowa State no longer a Big 12 doormat

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Texas Tech coach Matt Wells yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

Texas Tech, Iowa State meet amid Baylor memories for both

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) escape the tackle of West Virginia safety Tykee Smith (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

Freshman Breece Hall emerges at RB for Iowa State

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

Iowa State tight end Chase Allen, right, celebrates with teammate Julian Good-Jones (51) after catching one-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Purdy, Cyclones overwhelm TCU 49-24

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy looks downfield before throwing against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Lauryn Amy/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)

Iowa State trying to jumpstart woeful running game vs TCU

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Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) is tackled by Iowa defensive back D.J. Johnson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 19 Iowa rallies to beat Iowa State, 18-17

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, talks with Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert, left, after a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. Iowa won 30-0. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Matt Campbell’s next challenge? Beating Iowa

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass during an NCAA college football practice in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones were ranked in the preseason poll for the first time in 41 years behind a punishing defense, a young quarterback who seems destined for stardom and a coach who always seems to push the right buttons. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

No. 21 Iowa State opens promising season with Northern Iowa

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press