2018 Iowa State Cyclones football team

2018 Iowa State Cyclones football
2018 Iowa State Cyclones football
Alamo Bowl, L 26–28 vs. Washington State
Conference	Big 12 Conference
Record	8–5 (6–3 Big 12)
Head coach	Matt Campbell (3rd season);
Offensive scheme	Pro spread
Defensive coordinator	Jon Heacock (3rd season)
Base defense	3-high safety
Home stadium	Jack Trice Stadium
Uniform
	Seasons ← 2017 2019 →

The 2018 Iowa State Cyclones football team represented Iowa State University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Competing as a member of the Big 12 Conference (Big 12), the team played its home games at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. They were led by third-year head coach Matt Campbell. They finished the season 8–5, 6–3 in the Big 12, which was the most conference wins in a season in program history. They finished third in the Big 12, behind No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 14 Texas. They were invited to the Alamo Bowl where they lost to No. 13 Washington State.

2018 Big 12 Conference football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
No. 4 Oklahoma y$^	8	–	1	12	–	2
No. 9 Texas y	7	–	2	10	–	4
Iowa State	6	–	3	8	–	5
No. 20 West Virginia	6	–	3	8	–	4
TCU	4	–	5	7	–	6
Baylor	4	–	5	7	–	6
Oklahoma State	3	–	6	7	–	6
Kansas State	3	–	6	5	–	7
Texas Tech	3	–	6	5	–	7
Kansas	1	–	8	3	–	9
Championship: Oklahoma 39, Texas 27
^ – College Football Playoff participant $ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant Rankings from AP Poll

Offseason

Departures

Departures
Player	Position	Games Played	Class	Reason
Lou Ayeni	RB	4 seasons	Coach	Accepted job at Northwestern
Vernell Trent	DL	48	Senior	Graduated
Colin Downing	P	48	Senior	Graduated
Allen Lazard	WR	47	Senior	Graduated
Jack Spreen	LB	44	Senior	Graduated
Kamari Cotton-Moya	DB	40	Senior	Graduated
Joel Lanning	LB	36	Senior	Graduated
Trever Ryen	WR	36	Senior	Graduated
Jake Campos	OL	35	Senior	Graduated
Robby Garcia	OL	31	Senior	Graduated
J.D. Waggoner	DE	29	Senior	Graduated
Kyle Starcevich	QB	24	Senior	Graduated
Sam Harms	TE	24	Senior	Graduated
Everett Edwards	DB	24	Senior	Graduated
Marchie Murdock	WR	21	Senior	Graduated
Bryan Larson	OL	21	Senior	Graduated
Jacob Park	QB	14	Junior	Transfer
Thadd Daniels	DB	13	Senior	Graduated
Mackenro Alexander	LB	13	Senior	Graduated
Reggie Wilkerson	DB	11	Senior	Graduated
Vic Holmes	DB	3	Senior	Graduated
Shawn Curtis	OL	2	Senior	Graduated
Jacob Bolton	OL	0	Freshman	Quit
Reference:^[2]^[3]^[4]

2018 recruiting class

College recruiting information
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Re-al Mitchell QB	Bellflower, CA	St. John Bosco	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	May 1, 2017
Re-al Mitchell QB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
Carson Schleker WR	Allen, TX	Allen HS	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Jun 26, 2017
Carson Schleker WR	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
Brock Purdy QB	Gilbert, AZ	Perry HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	197 lb (89 kg)	Feb 7, 2018
Brock Purdy QB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
Sean Shaw Jr. WR	Jones, OK	Jones HS	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Sep 18, 2017
Sean Shaw Jr. WR	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Zach Ross OG	West Des Moines, IA	Dowling Catholic	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	300 lb (140 kg)	May 24, 2017
Zach Ross OG	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 72
Trevor Downing OG	Creston, IA	Creston HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	290 lb (130 kg)	May 18, 2017
Trevor Downing OG	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Isaiah Lee DT	La Grange Park, IL	Nazareth Academy	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	280 lb (130 kg)	Jul 31, 2017
Isaiah Lee DT	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A
Will McDonald IV WDE	Waukesha, WI	Waukesha North	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	Feb 24, 2017
Will McDonald IV WDE	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
Mike Rose OLB	Broadview Heights, OH	Brecksville-Broadview Heights	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Oct 19, 2017
Mike Rose OLB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A
Gerry Vaughn OLB	Tucker, GA	Tucker	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Jun 18, 2017
Gerry Vaughn OLB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 72
Jaeveyon Morton CB	Detroit, MI	Martin Luther King	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	160 lb (73 kg)	Jun 10, 2017
Jaeveyon Morton CB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 73
Dallas Taylor-Cortez CB	West Hills, CA	Chaminade	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	173 lb (78 kg)	Sep 26, 2017
Dallas Taylor-Cortez CB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75
Anthony Johnson Jr. CB	St. Petersburg, FL	St. Petersburg HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	May 19, 2017
Anthony Johnson Jr. CB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 72
Greg Eisworth S	Athens, TX	Trinity Valley CC	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	Sep 3, 2017
Greg Eisworth S	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Chandler Pulvermacher S	Hartland, WI	Arrowhead	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Dec 1, 2017
Chandler Pulvermacher S	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A
Josh Madison S	Newbury Park, CA	Newbury Park, CA	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Aug 29, 2017
Josh Madison S	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 69
Brayden Narveson K	Scottsdale, AZ	Desert Mountain	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Apr 13, 2017
Brayden Narveson K	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75
Corey Dunn P	San Francisco, CA	City College of San Francisco	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Apr 28, 2017
Corey Dunn P	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 55 Rivals: 53 247Sports: 55
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2018 Iowa State Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017. "2018 Iowa State Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017. "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017. "Iowa State 2018 Football Commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.

Incoming transfers

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award	Player	Position	Year
Chuck Bednarik Award^[5]	Brian Peavy	CB	SR
Maxwell Award^[6]	David Montgomery	RB	JR
Davey O'Brien Award^[7]	Kyle Kempt	QB	SR
Doak Walker Award^[8]	David Montgomery	RB	JR
John Mackey Award^[9]	Chase Allen	TE	SO
Bronko Nagurski Trophy^[10]	Ray Lima	DL	JR
Outland Trophy^[11]	Ray Lima	DL	JR
Ted Hendricks Award^[12]	JaQuan Bailey	DE	JR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award^[13]	Kyle Kempt	QB	SR
Manning Award^[14]	Kyle Kempt	QB	SR
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award^[15]	Hakeem Butler	WR	JR

Big 12 media poll

The Big 12 media poll was released on July 12, 2018 with the Cyclones predicted to finish in seventh place.^[16]

Predicted finish	Team	Votes (1st place)
Media poll
1	Oklahoma	509 (46)
2	West Virginia	432 (2)
3	TCU	390 (1)
4	Texas	370 (1)
5	Oklahoma State	300
6	Kansas State	283 (2)
7	Iowa State	250
8	Texas Tech	149
9	Baylor	125
10	Kansas	52

Schedule

Iowa State announced their 2018 football schedule on October 26, 2017.^[17] The 2018 schedule consisted of seven home games and five away games in the regular season. The Cyclones hosted Big 12 foes Oklahoma, West Virginia, Texas Tech, Baylor, and Kansas State and travel to TCU, Oklahoma State, Kansas, and Texas. For their non-conference schedule the Cyclones hosted Drake and Akron as well as traveling to in–state rival Iowa.^[18]

Originally, Iowa State planned to play South Dakota State on September 1 to open the season, however, the game was canceled shortly after kickoff due to bad weather. Iowa State was to host Incarnate Word on December 1, however, Incarnate Word was not able to play after qualifying for the FCS playoffs. They replaced Incarnate Word with Drake.

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 8	4:00 p.m.	at Iowa*		Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA (Battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy)	FOX	L 3–13	69,250
September 15	11:00 a.m.	No. 5 Oklahoma		Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	ABC	L 27–37	58,479
September 22	11:00 a.m.	Akron*		Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	FSN	W 26–13	54,028
September 29	6:00 p.m.	at TCU		Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX	ESPNU	L 14–17	42,664
October 6	2:30 p.m.	at No. 25 Oklahoma State		Boone Pickens Stadium Stillwater, OK	ESPN2	W 48–42	52,995
October 13	6:00 p.m.	No. 6 West Virginia		Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	FS1	W 30–14	56,629
October 27	11:00 a.m.	Texas Tech		Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	ESPN2	W 40–31	57,908
November 3	11:00 a.m.	at Kansas	No. 24	David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS	FSN	W 27–3	15,543
November 10	2:30 p.m.	Baylor	No. 22	Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	FS1	W 28–14	53,860
November 17	7:00 p.m.	at No. 15 Texas	No. 16	Darrell K Royal Stadium Austin, TX	LHN	L 10–24	102,498
November 24	6:00 p.m.	Kansas State	No. 25	Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA (Farmageddon)	FS1	W 42–38	54,430
December 1^[a]	11:00 a.m.	Drake*	No. 23	Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	Cyclones.tv	W 27–24	56,738
December 28	8:00 p.m.	vs. No. 13 Washington State*	No. 24	Alamodome San Antonio, TX (Alamo Bowl)	ESPN	L 26–28	60,675
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after October 30 released prior to game All times are in Central time

^ The game between Iowa State and South Dakota State, originally scheduled for September 1, 2018, was canceled due to inclement weather.^[19] On September 12, 2018, Iowa State announced they will be hosting Incarnate Word from the Southland Conference on December 1, 2018.^[20] The game replaced the Cyclones' originally scheduled season opener vs. South Dakota State. On November 20, Iowa State announced that Drake would take the place of Incarnate Word for the December 1 game due to UIW's qualification for the FCS Playoffs.^[21]

Personnel

Roster

2018 Iowa State Cyclones Football

Quarterback

17 Kyle Kempt – senior (6'5", 220)
15 Brock Purdy – freshman (6'1", 202)
6 Re-Al Mitchell – freshman (6'0", 192)
10 Blake Clark – freshman (6'2", 178)

Running back

2 Mike Warren – senior (6'0", 215)
3 Kene Nwangwu – sophomore (6'1", 206)
24 Johnnie Lang – freshman (5'8", 196)
25 Sheldon Croney Jr. – junior (5'11", 206)
29 Rory Walling – freshman (5'11", 203)
27 Jared Rus – freshman (6'2", 208)
32 David Montgomery – junior (5'11", 216)

Wide receiver

8 Deshaunte Jones – sophomore (5'10", 185)
9 Joseph Scates – freshman (6'2", 181)
13 Josh Johnson – freshman (5'11", 183)
14 Tarique Milton – freshman (5'10", 176)
16 Carson Schleker – freshman (5'9", 178)
18 Hakeem Butler – junior (6'6", 225)
19 Beau Coberley – freshman (5'11", 170)
21 Tayvonn Kyle – freshman (5'11", 160)
23 Matthew Eaton – senior (6'4", 211)
26 Parker Rickert – freshman (5'11", 195)
37 Daric Whipple – sophomore (5'10", 192)
80 Carson Epps – senior (6'1", 205)
81 Sean Shaw Jr. – freshman (6'6", 200)
82 Landen Akers – sophomore (6'0", 192)
83 Jalen Martin – sophomore (6'3", 211)
85 Tory Spears – freshman (6'3", 183)
87 Zach Shipman – freshman (6'4", 174)

Placekicker

38 Peyton Paddock – junior (6'0", 212)
41 Chris Francis – senior (6'0", 182)
90 Brayden Narveson – freshman (6'1", 195)
96 Connor Assalley – sophomore (6'0", 191)

Tight end

11 Chase Allen – sophomore (6'7", 240)
39 Zach Silbermann – sophomore (6'0", 226)
40 Morgan Bartman – freshman (6'4", 242)
47 Sam Seonbuchner – senior (6'3", 244)
86 Cole Anderson – senior (6'4", 250)
88 Charlie Kolar – freshman (6'6", 250)
89 Dylan Soehner – sophomore (6'7", 271)

Offensive lineman

51 Julian Good-Jones – junior (6'5", 296)
52 Trevor Downing – freshman (6'4", 304)
53 Gerry Alt – freshman (6'2", 290)
54 Josh Mueller – sophomore (6'6", 309)
56 Bobby Denaro – freshman (6'3", 310)
57 Colin Newell – freshman (6'4", 292)
62 Noah Juergensen – sophomore (6'4", 294)
63 Collin Olson – junior (6'1", 279)
64 Derek Schweiger – freshman (6'3", 289)
65 Matt Seres – freshman (6'0", 295)
66 Josh Knipfel – junior (6'5", 309)
68 Zach Ross – freshman (6'2", 301)
70 Oge Udeogu – senior (6'3", 310)
71 Alex Kleinow – freshman (6'6", 301)
73 Will Windham – senior (6'3", 315)
74 Bryce Meeker – junior (6'5", 309)
75 Sean Foster – sophomore (6'8", 312)
76 Jeff Nogaj – freshman (6'4", 308)
77 Robert Hudson – freshman (6'6", 320)
78 Joey Ramos – freshman (6'5", 310)

Defensive lineman

3 JaQuan Bailey – junior (6'2", 251)
18 Cordarrius Bailey – freshman (6'3", 224)
31 Conner Greene – junior (6'1", 237)
45 Carson Lensing – sophomore (6'4", 267)
48 Kamilo Tongamoa – senior (6'5", 309)
50 Eyioma Uwazurike – sophomore (6'6", 283)
52 Dan Sichterman – freshman (6'3", 263)
54 Austin Svoboda – freshman (6'3", 220)
55 Zach Petersen – freshman (6'4", 236)
58 Spencer Benton – senior (6'2", 256)
76 Ray Lima – junior (6'3", 302)
80 Vince Horras – senior (6'6", 241)
89 Matt Leo – junior (6'7", 276)
90 Joshua Bailey – sophomore (6'2", 284)
92 Jamahl Johnson – junior (6'0", 295)
93 Isaiah Lee – freshman (6'0", 284)
95 Tucker Robertson – freshman (6'3", 280)
96 Ben Latusek – freshman (6'3", 262)
97 Angel Dominguez – freshman (6'4", 280)
99 Will McDonald IV – freshman (6'4", 220)

Linebacker

2 Willie Harvey Jr. – senior (6'0", 224)
9 Reggan Northrup – senior (6'1", 208)
20 Aaron Austin – sophomore (5'11", 205)
23 Mike Rose – freshman (6'3", 228)
34 O'Rien Vance – freshman (6'1", 235)
35 Jake Hummel – sophomore (6'3", 228)
36 Chandler Pulvermacher – freshman (6'3", 204)
38 Gerry Vaughn – freshman (5'11", 211)
40 Jared Gescheidler – junior (6'1", 233)
41 Ryan Reighard – freshman (5'11", 202)
42 Marcel Spears Jr. – junior (6'1", 215)
43 Tymar Sutton – sophomore (5'10", 222)
44 Bobby McMillen III – junior (6'2", 230)
47 Kendell Jackson – freshman (5'11", 212)
48 Jason Bowman – senior (6'3", 219)
49 Caleb Young – freshman (6'0", 205)
53 Derek Greiner – freshman (5'11", 229)
56 Kendrick Harris – freshman (6'1", 215)

Defensive back

1 D'Andre Payne – senior (5'10", 188)
4 Arnold Azunna – sophomore (6'0", 192)
6 De'Monte Ruth – senior (5'10", 175)
10 Brian Peavy – senior (5'9", 194)
11 Lawrence White – sophomore (6'0", 191)
12 Greg Eisworth – sophomore (6'0", 198)
13 Jaeveyon Morton – freshman (5'9", 180)
15 Dallas Taylor-Cortez – freshman (6'2", 160)
16 Keontae Jones – sophomore (6'0", 173)
16 Shane Starcevich – freshman (6'0", 170)
17 Richard Bowens III – freshman (6'1", 194)
21 Jatairis Grant – sophomore (6'0", 198)
22 O.J. Tucker – freshman (5'11", 214)
25 Datrone Young – freshman (5'9", 171)
26 Anthony Johnson Jr. – freshman (6'0", 173)
27 Amechie Walker – junior (5'10", 177)
31 Zach Jones – freshman (5'10", 175)
33 Braxton Lewis – junior (5'11", 186)
39 Miles Rupiper – freshman (6'1", 171)

Long snappers

39 Steven Wirtel – junior (6'4", 227)
59 Connor Guess – freshman (5'11", 240)
60 Quinn Sonntag – senior (6'0", 221)

Punter

13 Corey Dunn – sophomore (6'1", 203)
98 Joe Rivera – sophomore (6'2", 188)

: 2017 Iowa State Cyclones Football Commits (01/27/2017)

Coaching staff

Current Coaches
Name	Position	Alma Mater	Seasons at ISU
Matt Campbell	Head coach	Mount Union, 2002	3rd
Jon Heacock	Defensive coordinator, Safeties	Muskingum, 1983	3rd
Brian Gasser	Wide Receivers, Special Teams	Ohio Northern, 2006	3rd
Nathan Scheelhaase	Running Backs	Illinois, 2013	1st
Alex Golesh	Tight Ends, Recruiting Coordinator	Ohio State, 2006	3rd
D.K. McDonald	Cornerbacks	Edinboro, 2001	3rd
Eli Rasheed	Defensive Line	Indiana, 1996	3rd
Tyson Veidt	Assistant head coach, Linebackers	Muskingum, 1996	3rd
Joel Gordon	Quarterbacks	Shepherd, 2003	3rd
Jeff Myers	Offensive Line	Toledo, 2012	3rd
Rudy Wade	Strength and Conditioning	Ball State, 2001	3rd
Reference:^[22]

Game summaries

Game 1: at Iowa Hawkeyes

Game One: Iowa State Cyclones at Iowa Hawkeyes – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cyclones	3	0	0	0	3
Hawkeyes	0	3	3	7	13

at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA

Date: September 8
Game time: 4:05 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Temperature: 69°F • Wind: 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h) • Weather: Partly Sunny
Game attendance: 69,250
Referee: Referee: Cooper Castleberry • Umpire: Jim Adams • Linesman: John Braun • Line judge: Kelly Deterding • Back judge: Scott Gaines • Field judge: Anth. Flemming • Side judge: Donnie Aultman
TV announcers (FOX): Tim Brando, Spencer Tillman, and Holly Sonders

Game information

First quarter

(6:42) ISU – Connor Assalley 23 Yd Field Goal
Iowa State 3–0; 13 plays, 66 yards, 6:49

Second quarter

(5:18) IOWA – Miguel Recinos 31 Yd Field Goal
Tied 3–3; 6 plays, 15 yards, 2:16

Third quarter

(6:34) IOWA – Miguel Recinos 48 Yd Field Goal
Iowa 6–3; 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:32

Fourth quarter

(4:47) IOWA – Mekhi Sargent 2 Yd Run, Miguel Recinos kick
Iowa 13–3; 13 plays, 83 yards, 6:30

Top passers

IOWA – Nate Stanley – 16/28, 166 yards
ISU – Kyle Kempt – 15/21, 126 yards

Top rushers

IOWA – Toren Young – 21 carries, 68 yards
ISU – David Montgomery – 17 carries, 44 yards

Top receivers

IOWA – T. J. Hockenson – 6 receptions, 33 yards
ISU – Hakeem Butler – 3 receptions, 35 yards

Top tacklers

IOWA – John Milani – 1 tackle
ISU – D'Andre Payne – 7 tackles

Game 2: Oklahoma Sooners

Game Two: Oklahoma Sooners at Iowa State Cyclones – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 5 Sooners	10	14	10	3	37
Cyclones	0	10	14	3	27

at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA

Date: September 15
Game time: 11:06 a.m. CDT
Game weather: Partly Cloudy • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: ESE 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
Game attendance: 58,479
Referee: Referee: Brad Van Vark • Umpire: Michael Cooper • Linesman: George Cusman • Line judge: Frank LeBlanc • Back judge: Brian Ernest • Field judge: Jason Ledet • Side judge: Tuta Salaam
TV announcers (ABC): Dave Pasch (Play-by-Play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Tom Luginbill (sideline)

Game information

First quarter

(8:22) OKLA – Austin Seibert 21 Yd Field Goal
Oklahoma 3–0;
(3:43) OKLA – Marquise Brown 75 Yd pass from Kyler Murray, Austin Seibert kick
Oklahoma 10–0; 1 play, 65 yards, 0:16

Second quarter

(13:38) ISU – Connor Assalley 34 Yd Field Goal
Oklahoma 10–3; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22
(13:15) ISU – Hakeem Butler 51 Yd pass from Zeb Noland, Connor Assalley Kick
Tied 10–10; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22
(11:11) OKLA – CeeDee Lamb 5 Yd pass from Murray, Seibert kick
Oklahoma 17–10; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22
(0:05) OKLA – Myles Tease 7 Yd pass from Murray, Seibert kick
Oklahoma 24–10; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22

Third quarter

(11:48) ISU – Butler 57 Yd pass from Noland, Assalley kick
Oklahoma 24–17; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22
(9:20) OKLA – Trey Sermon 22 Yd Run, Seibert kick
Oklahoma 31–17; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22
(6:40) ISU – David Montgomery 1 Yd Run, Assalley kick
Oklahoma 31–24; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22
(3:20) OKLA – Austin Seibert 31 Yd Field Goal
Oklahoma 34–24; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22

Fourth quarter

(10:43) ISU – Connor Assalley 21 Yd Field Goal
Oklahoma 34–27; 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:22
(2:51) OKLA – Austin Seibert 42 Yd Field Goal
Oklahoma 37–27; 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:29

Top passers

OU – Kyler Murray – 21/29, 348 yards, 3 TD
ISU – Zeb Noland – 25/36, 360 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

OU – Kyler Murray – 15 carries, 77 yards
ISU – David Montgomery – 21 carries, 82 yards, TD

Top receivers

OU – Marquise Brown – 9 receptions, 191 yards, TD
ISU – Hakeem Butler – 5 receptions, 174 yards, 2 TD

Top tacklers

OU – Kenneth Murray – 10 tackles
ISU – Greg Eisworth – 14 tackles

Game 3: Akron Zips

Game Three: Akron Zips at Iowa State Cyclones – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Zips	7	3	3	0	13
Cyclones	7	10	0	9	26

at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA

Date: September 22
Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

AK –
ISU –

Top rushers

AK –
ISU –

Top receivers

AK –
ISU –

Top tacklers

AK –
ISU –

Game 4: at TCU Horned Frogs

Game Four: Iowa State Cyclones at TCU Horned Frogs – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cyclones	0	7	0	7	14
Horned Frogs	0	7	7	3	17

at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX

Date: September 29
Game attendance: 42,664
Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

TCU –
ISU –

Top rushers

TCU –
ISU –

Top receivers

TCU –
ISU –

Top tacklers

TCU –
ISU –

Game 5: at Oklahoma State Cowboys

Game Five: Iowa State Cyclones at Oklahoma State Cowboys – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cyclones	9	21	10	8	48
No. 25 Cowboys	7	14	7	14	42

at Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK

Date: October 6
Game weather: Temperature: °F • Wind: • Weather:
Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

OSU –
ISU –

Top rushers

OSU –
ISU –

Top receivers

OSU –
ISU –

Top tacklers

OSU –
ISU –

Iowa State's Freshman Brock Purdy replaced Zeb Noland at quarterback and passed 18-for-23 for 318 yards and produced four touchdowns. He then ran for another 84 yards and another score.^[23] The final score was a loss for the Cowboys at 48-42.^[24]

Game 6: West Virginia Mountaineers

Game Six: West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State Cyclones – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 6 Mountaineers	7	7	0	0	14
Cyclones	13	7	0	10	30

at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA

Date: October 13
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C) • Weather: Scattered Clouds • Wind:S 0–5 MPH
Game attendance: 56,629
Referee: Referee: David Alvarez • Umpire: Scott Teifer • Linesman: Andy Warner • Line judge: Darren Deckard • Back judge: Chris Alston • Field judge: Ed Vinzant • Side judge: Jim Murphy • Center Judge:
TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Spencer Tillman (color)
Source: [1]

Game information

First quarter

6:47 WVU TD – David Sills 18-yard pass from Will Grier (Staley PAT)
4:24 ISU TD – Hakeem Butler 4-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Assalley PAT)
0:13 ISU TD – David Montgomery 2-yard run (Kick Failed)

Second quarter

9:21 ISU TD – Charlie Kolar 19-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Assalley PAT)
2:58 WVU TD – Derrek Pitts Jr. 72-yard blocked field goal return (Staley PAT)

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

12:17 ISU TD – Deshaunte Jones 32-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Eaton Pass)
5:14 ISU – Team Safety

Top passers

WVU – Will Grier: 11/15, 100 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
ISU – Brock Purdy: 18/25, 254 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

Top rushers

WVU – Kennedy McCoy: 9 rushes, 55 yards
ISU – David Montgomery: 29 rushes, 189 yards, 1 TD

Top receivers

WVU – Gary Jennings Jr.: 4 receptions, 38 yards
ISU – Hakeem Butler: 6 receptions, 107 yards, 1 TD

Top tacklers

WVU – Shea Campbell – 12 tackles
ISU – Greg Eisworth – 8 tackles

Game 7: Texas Tech Red Raiders

Game Seven: Texas Tech Red Raiders at Iowa State Cyclones – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Red Raiders	10	7	7	7	31
Cyclones	0	14	17	9	40

at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA

Date: October 27
Game time: 11:00 a.m.
Game weather: Temperature: 50 °F (10 °C) • Weather: clear • Wind: SW 0-2 MPH
Game attendance: 57,908
Referee: Referee: Mike Defee • Umpire: Robert Richeson • Linesman: Al Green • Line judge: Derek Anderson • Back judge: Terry Jones • Field judge: Joe Blubaugh • Side judge: Lo van Pham
TV announcers (ESPN 2): Anish Shroff, Ahmad D. Brooks, Roddy Jones
Source: [2]

Game information

First quarter

TTU – Thomas Leggett 0-yard blocked punt return (Clayton Hatfield kick), 11:44. Red Raiders 7–0.
TTU – Clayton Hatfield 27-yard field goal, 1:28. Red Raiders 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 2:49.

Second quarter

ISU – David Montgomery 1-yard run (Connor Assalley kick), 13:35. Red Raiders 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.
ISU – Charlie Kolar 9-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Connor Assalley kick), 4:35. Cyclones 14–10. Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 3:12.
TTU – Alan Bowman 1-yard run (Clayton Hatfield kick), 0:10. Red Raiders 17–14. Drive: 12 plays, 85 yards, 4:25.

Third quarter

ISU – Connor Assalley 27-yard field goal, 12:26. Tied 17–17. Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 2:34.
ISU – Marcel Spears Jr. 41-yard interception return (Connor Assalley kick), 11:03. Cyclones 24–17.
TTU – Antoine Wesley 31-yard pass from Alan Bowman (Clayton Hatfield kick), 8:21. Tied 24–24. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 2:42.
ISU – David Montgomery 1-yard run (Connor Assalley kick), 4:41. Cyclones 31–24. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:40.

Fourth quarter

TTU – Dakota Allen 0-yard fumble recovery (Clayton Hatfield kick), 12:50. Tied 31–31.
ISU – Alan Bowman penalty in end zone, 4:39. Cyclones 33–31.
ISU – Hakeem Butler 48-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Connor Assalley kick), 2:25. Cyclones 40–31. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:14.

Top passers

TTU – Alan Bowman – 32/56, 323 yards, TD, 3 INT
ISU – Brock Purdy – 13/27, 250 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

TTU – Da'Leon Ward – 10 carries, 16 yards
ISU – David Montgomery – 32 carries, 125, yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

TTU – Antoine Wesley – 8 receptions, 119 yards, TD
ISU – Hakeem Butler – 4 receptions, 148 yards, TD

Top tacklers

TTU – Dakota Allen – 16 tackles
ISU – Brian Peavy – 9 tackles

Game 8: at Kansas Jayhawks

Game Eight: Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas Jayhawks – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cyclones	14	6	7	0	27
Jayhawks	0	3	0	0	3

at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS

Date: November 3
Game time: 11:00 a.m.
Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge: • Center judge:
TV: FSN

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

KU –
ISU –

Top rushers

KU –
ISU –

Top receivers

KU –
ISU –

Top tacklers

KU –
ISU –

Game 9: Baylor Bears

Game Nine: Baylor Bears at Iowa State Cyclones – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bears	0	0	7	7	14
No. 23 Cyclones	7	10	11	0	28

at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA

Date: November 10
Game time: 2:30 p.m.
Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
TV: FS1

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

BU –
ISU –

Top rushers

BU –
ISU –

Top receivers

BU –
ISU –

Top tacklers

BU –
ISU –

At the beginning of the second half, Baylor's Chris Miller got a flag for a late hit against Iowa State running back David Montgomery, pushing him into a Gatorade cooler, escalating tensions. Later, Baylor linebacker Greg Roberts threw a punch at Montgomery and he responded with another punch. Both were ejected from the second half of the game and Montgomery was ejected from the first half of the Texas game the following week.

Game 10: at Texas Longhorns

Game Ten: Iowa State Cyclones at Texas Longhorns – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 18 Cyclones	3	0	0	7	10
No. 13 Longhorns	7	10	7	0	24

at Darrell K Royal Stadium, Austin, TX

Date: November 17
Game time: 7:00 pm
Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge: • Center Judge:
TV: LHN

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

UT –
ISU –

Top rushers

UT –
ISU –

Top receivers

UT –
ISU –

Top tacklers

UT –
ISU –

Game 11: Kansas State Wildcats

Game Eleven: Kansas State Wildcats at Iowa State Cyclones – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Wildcats	0	21	10	7	38
No. 25 Cyclones	7	7	7	21	42

at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA

Date: November 24
Game time: 6:30 p.m.
Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
TV: FS1

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

KSU –
ISU –

Top rushers

KSU –
ISU –

Top receivers

KSU –
ISU –

Top tacklers

KSU –
ISU –

After a slow start, Kansas State held a solid lead for most of the game. Kansas State had racked up a 17 point lead with only 12 minutes remaining in the game. From there, Iowa State's Mike Rose grabbed a loose ball for a touchdown and the Cyclones controlled the game to rally with 21 unanswered points. The final score was an Iowa State victory, 41-38.^[25] The Cyclones broke the 9 year losing streak against the Wildcats. This game was also the last game Kansas State coach Bill Snyder coached before retiring.

Game 12: Drake Bulldogs

Game Twelve: Drake Bulldogs at Iowa State Cyclones – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	7	7	10	0	24
No. 24 Cyclones	7	13	7	0	27

at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA

Date: December 1
Game time: 11:00 a.m.
Referee: Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line judge: • Back judge: • Field judge: • Side judge:
TV: Cyclones.tv

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

KSU –
DU –

Top rushers

KSU –
DU –

Top receivers

KSU –
DU –

Top tacklers

KSU –
DU –

Game 13: Washington State Cougars (Alamo Bowl)

Game Twelve: Iowa State Cyclones at Washington State Cougars (Alamo Bowl) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 24 Cyclones	0	10	10	6	26
No. 13 Cougars	7	14	0	7	28

at Alamodome, San Antonio, TX

Date: December 28
Game time: 8:00 p.m.
Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), Indoors
Game attendance: 60,675
Referee: Referee: John O'Neil • Umpire: Jim Shaw • Linesman: Bruce Keeling • Line judge: Patrick Holt • Back judge: Mike Brown • Field judge: Steve Thielen • Side judge: John Roggerman
TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch, Greg McElroy and Tom Luginbill
[3]

Game information

First quarter

WSU – Renard Bell 22 yard pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza kick), 6:55 (WSU 7–0)

Second quarter

WSU – Gardner Minshew 7 yard run (Blake Mazza kick), 6:08 (WSU 14–0)
ISU – Brock Purdy 9 yard run (Connor Assalley kick), 4:26 (WSU 14–7)
WSU – Dezmon Patmon 9 yard pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza kick), 1:02 (WSU 21–7)
ISU – Connor Assalley 50 yard field goal, 0:00 (WSU 21–10)

Third quarter

ISU – David Montgomery 8 yard run (Connor Assalley kick), 12:11 (WSU 21–17)
ISU – Connor Assalley 23 yard field goal, 1:04 (WSU 21–20)

Fourth quarter

WSU – Max Borghi 10 yard run (Blake Mazza kick), 10:24 (WSU 28–20)
ISU – Brock Purdy 1 yard run (pass failed), 4:02 (WSU 28–26)

Top passers

ISU – Brock Purdy – 18/27, 315 yards, 2 int
WSU – Gardner Minshew – 35/49, 299 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

ISU – David Montgomery – 25 carries, 124 yards, TD
WSU – Gardner Minshew – 6 carries, 16 yards, TD

Top receivers

ISU – Hakeem Butler – 9 receptions, 192 yards
WSU – Dezmon Patmon – 6 receptions, 76 yards, TD

Top tacklers

ISU – Marcel Spears Jr. – 8 tackles, 0.5 sacks
WSU – Peyton Pelluer – 10 tackles, sack

Statistics

Scoring

Scores against non-conference opponents

	1	2	3	4	Total
Opponents	21	27	16	14	78
Iowa State	17	43	27	21	108

Scores against the Big 12

	1	2	3	4	Total
Opponents	41	83	55	41	220
Iowa State	53	82	66	65	266

Scores against all opponents

	1	2	3	4	Total
Opponents	62	110	71	55	298
Iowa State	70	115	83	80	348

Rankings

Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Final
AP	RV	RV	RV	—	—	—	—	—	—	RV	23	18	25	24	25	RV
Coaches	RV	RV	RV	—	—	—	—	—	RV	RV	25	18	RV	RV	RV	RV
CFP	Not released									24	22	16	25	23	24	Not released

Awards and honors

All-Big 12
Player	Selection
Offense
David Montgomery	Coaches-2
Hakeem Butler	Coaches-2
Charlie Kolar	Coaches-2
Josh Knipfel	Coaches-HM
Julian Good-Jones	Coaches-HM
Bryce Meeker	Coaches-HM
Sam Seonbuchner	Coaches-HM
Defense
Greg Eisworth	Coaches-1
JaQuan Bailey	Coaches-2
Ray Lima	Coaches-2
Brian Peavy	Coaches-2
Spencer Benton	Coaches-HM
Willie Harvey Jr.	Coaches-HM
Mike Rose	Coaches-HM
Marcel Spears Jr.	Coaches-HM
Special Teams
Kene Nwangwu	Coaches-2

Individual Awards
Player	Award
Matt Campbell	Chuck Neinas Big 12 Coach of the Year

Weekly Awards
Player	Award	Date Awarded
Brock Purdy	Big 12 Newcomer of the Week	October 8, 2018
Braxton Lewis	Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week	October 8, 2018
Brock Purdy	Big 12 Newcomer of the Week	October 15, 2018
JaQuan Bailey	Big 12 Co-defensive Player of the Week	October 15, 2018
Marcel Spears Jr.	Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week	October 29, 2018
Brock Purdy	Big 12 Newcomer of the Week	November 5, 2018

Players drafted into the NFL

Round	Pick	Player	Position	NFL Club
3	73	David Montgomery	RB	Chicago Bears
4	103	Hakeem Butler	WR	Arizona Cardinals

TV ratings


Opponent	Outlet	Viewers	Rating
@ Iowa	FOX	2.017M	1.2
Oklahoma	ABC	3.434M	2.2
Akron	FSN	†	†
@ TCU	ESPNU	366K	†
@ Oklahoma State	ESPN2	726K	0.44
West Virginia	FS1	1.323M	0.75
Texas Tech	ESPN2	885K	0.55
@ Kansas	FSN	†	†
Baylor	FS1	363K	0.24
@ Texas	LHN	†	†
Kansas State	FS1	821K	0.49
Drake	Cyclones.tv	†	†
vs. Washington State	ESPN	5.547M	3.2

All totals via Sports Media Watch.^[26] Streaming numbers not included. † - Data not available.

References

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^ "Iowa State Athletics". www.cyclones.com.
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[22] The game between Iowa State and South Dakota State, originally scheduled for September 1, 2018, was canceled due to inclement weather.^[19] On September 12, 2018, Iowa State announced they will be hosting Incarnate Word from the Southland Conference on December 1, 2018.^[20] The game replaced the Cyclones' originally scheduled season opener vs. South Dakota State. On November 20, Iowa State announced that Drake would take the place of Incarnate Word for the December 1 game due to UIW's qualification for the FCS Playoffs.^[21]

[1] Acosta, Joseph (December 28, 2022). "The 3-safety defense and why it helps stop RPO offenses, explained". SB Nation. Retrieved December 23, 2023.

[2] "Iowa State Athletics". www.cyclones.com.

[3] "Associate head football coach Lou Ayeni leaving Iowa State for Northwestern". Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 7, 2018.

[4] "Jacob Park tells the Register he plans to transfer from Iowa State". The Des Moines Register.

[5] "2018 Bednarik Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

[6] "2018 Maxwell Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

[7] "Davey O'Brien Award Watch List includes 26 players". July 17, 2018. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

[8] "2018 Doak Walker Award Candidates". July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

[9] "2018 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List Released" (PDF). July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.

[10] "2018 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.

[11] "22018 OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST UNVEILED". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.

[12] "Preseason Watch List - 2018 edition of the Ted Hendricks Award" (PDF). August 14, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.

[13] "Watch List for 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award ® Presented by A. O. Smith Announced". August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

[14] "Manning Award: See which quarterbacks made the preseason watch list for 2018". August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

[15] "2018 Nominations The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award" (PDF). August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

[16] "Sooners Picked to Repeat in Big 12 Preseason Football Poll".

[cyclones.com-17] "2018 Big 12 Football Schedule Announced".

[18] @BrianMozey, Brian Mozey, brian.mozey@iowastatedaily.com. "Iowa State releases 2018 football schedule".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[19] "Iowa State–SDSU Game Cancelled". Iowa State University Athletics. September 1, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2018.

[20] "Iowa State Schedules 12th Game". Iowa State University Athletics. September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 12, 2018.

[21] "UIW opts out of Iowa State, focuses on playoffs". UIW Athletics. November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[23] "2017 Football Coaching Staff - Iowa State Athletics". Retrieved January 21, 2017.

[24] Becker, Dana (October 7, 2018). "Iowa State Football: Cyclones get Purdy to stun Oklahoma State". Saturday Blitz. Retrieved October 9, 2018.

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