Iowa State will open the season against North Dakota on Saturday. It's the fourth straight year the Cyclones have opened against an opponent from the second-tier Football Championship Subdivision. The Cyclones have won six straight against the FCS since losing to Northern Iowa in 2016.
FILE - Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht looks to throw a pass during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game against Memphis, Dec. 29, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. This is the fourth straight year the Cyclones have opened against an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision. The Cyclones have won six straight against the FCS since losing to Northern Iowa in 2016. North Dakota is playing an FBS opponent for the fourth straight year.
Iowa State: QB Rocco Becht is coming off one of the best freshman seasons in program history. He set freshman records for completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns. He completed better than 70% of his passes in five games and had eight games with at least two TD passes.No. 19 Miami and Florida resume a once-heated rivalry with both coaches seeking a much-needed win
North Dakota is the seventh current Missouri Valley Football Conference team Iowa State has faced. The Cyclones are 42-7-3 all-time against the MVFC. ... The Iowa State duo of Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins combined for 119 catches, 1,803 yards and 13 TDs last year. ... North Dakota WR Bo Belquist is a preseason All-MVFC pick after catching 66 balls for 772 yards and six touchdowns. ... North Dakota will earn a $550,000 guarantee from ISU.
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