Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley on Iowa State, which is 0-2: "They're going to give people fits." Riley said the play of Cyclones' QB Zeb Noland was "eerily similar" to Kyle Kempt's performance in beating OU last year in Norman.
Kyler Murray threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Oklahoma held off Iowa State 37-27 on Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
Iowa State is going to make this a four-quarter game against Oklahoma. The Cyclones have shown zero dropoff offensively with Zeb Noland in command. And if there's one running back in this game you want in a competitive fourth quarter, he's not on the OU sideline. It's David Montgomery, who scored to bring ISU within one touchdown here in the third.
Kyler Murray at halftime in the heat at Iowa State: 13-of-17 passing for 268 yards and three touchdowns. The Cyclones made a push. Murray and the fifth-ranked Sooners pushed back harder.
Through the first quarter here at Iowa State, Oklahoma looks set to replace Rodney Anderson with more than one man. Trey Sermon played the opening series; Marcelias Sutton handled the next drive at running back, though Kyler Murray and Marquise Brown have taken care of all the heavy lifting as OU built a 10-0 lead.
Iowa State QB Kyle Kempt did not play in a 37-27 loss to No. 5 Oklahoma after getting hurt in last week's opener. He also has been ruled out of next week's game.
Iowa State has found an opponent for Dec. 1. The Cyclones will host Incarnate Word as long as the potential visitor does not qualify for the FCS playoffs, and Iowa State isn't playing in the Big 12 title game. ISU's scheduled opener against South Dakota State was cancelled on Sept. 1. Iowa State has agreed to pay Incarnate Word $300,000 for the visit and provide a charter flight to Des Moines. Here's AD Jamie Pollard:
Iowa State quarterback Kyle Kempt is day-to-day with an ankle injury, and his availability for Saturday's game against No. 5 Oklahoma is up in the air.
Mekhi Sargent scored on a 2-yard TD run with 4:47 left and Iowa beat Iowa State 13-3 on Saturday for the fourth year in a row.
A lightning strike near Memorial Stadium forced officials to halt play immediately after the opening kickoff of Saturday's Akron-Nebraska opener. The game, which was eventually canceled, was one of several across the country affected by severe weather.
Iowa State's season opener against South Dakota State was cancelled on Saturday night after a 2 1/2-hour delay caused by lightning.
Iowa State senior defensive back De'Monte Ruth has been suspended for Saturday's opener against South Dakota State after being arrested Thursday night.
Iowa State freshmen Tayvonn Kyle, Jaeveyon Morton, Joseph Scates and Dallas Taylor-Cortez have been suspended indefinitely, coach Matt Campbell said.
For the first time in a career spanning six seasons and three schools, Iowa State's Kyle Kempt will finally enter a campaign as a No. 1 quarterback.
Gearing you up for kickoff with the biggest conference games, strongest position groups, team with the most to prove and more around the Big 12.
Iowa State announced Wednesday that construction on the Cyclones' new football performance center is expected to start in spring 2019.
Earle Bruce, who won at least a share of four Big Ten titles at Ohio State during a college career that spanned 21 seasons, has died. He was 87.
Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa State have canceled spring games because thunderstorms are forecast for this weekend across the Midwest.
Iowa State has reorganized its offensive coaching staff, moving three assistants into new positions to compensate for the loss of coordinator Tom Manning to the Colts.
Every team is optimistic this time of year, but thanks to late recruiting pushes, intriguing coaching hires and some key transfers, these five teams should really be ready to go this spring.
Iowa State QB Kyle Kempt, a walk-on who became the Cyclones' starter last season, was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA because of circumstances around his transfer from Oregon State.
The classes are full, and the grades are out. Alabama, Ohio State and Texas impressed and earned the only three A-plus marks.
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| TCU | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Texas | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Iowa State | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Johnson | OLB | Committed | 81 |
| Jirehl Brock | RB | Committed | 79 |
| Nathaniel Beal III | WR | Committed | 78 |
| Easton Dean | QB-DT | Committed | 78 |
| Dakevon Blaylock | WR | Committed | 78 |
