Iowa State Cyclones
Overall Rank: #22
#5 Big 12
2024 Record: 11-3, 7-2
2024 Bowl: Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. Miami FL (W 42-41)
Coach: Matt Campbell
Offensive Coordinator: Taylor Mouser
Defensive Coordinator: Jon Heacock
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Carson Hansen, RB, 752 yards
Passing: Rocco Becht, QB, 3,505 yards
Receiving: Gabe Burkle, TE, 296 yards
Tackles: Kooper Ebel, LB, 69
Sacks: 5 tied with 1.0
Interceptions: Jontez Williams, DB, 4
Other Key Returnees: RB Abu Sama III, WR Carson Brown, WR Eli Green, DB Jontez Williams, DB Jeremiah Cooper, DB Ta’Shawn James, LB Rylan Barnes, LB Beau Goodwin, DL Domonique Orange, LB Cael Brezina, DL Ikenna Ezeogu, DB Marcus Neal Jr.
Key Losses: WR Jaylin Noel, WR Jayden Higgins, DB Beau Freyler, S Malik Verdon, DL J.R. Singleton, DE Joey Petersen, LB Jacob Ellis, DB Myles Purchase, DE Tyler Onyedim, DL J.R. Singelton, LB Jack Sadowsky V
Projected Postseason: Bowl
2024 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 160.5 (70th in nation, 10th in conference)
Passing Offense: 255.7 (39, 6)
Total Offense: 416.2 (39, 9)
Scoring Offense: 31.1 (41, 7)
Rushing Defense: 188.4 (109, 15)
Pass Defense: 165.6 (1, 1)
Total Defense: 353.9 (51, 9)
Scoring Defense: 22.9 (41, 5)
Turnover Margin: 0.64 (22, 3)
Sacks: 1.14 (129, 16)
Sacks Allowed: 1.14 (16, 4)
