Iowa State vs North Dakota in 2024 college football opener

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) drives for a touchdown against North Dakota during the fourth quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State football team celebrate after winning 21-3 over North Dakota in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) makes. Catch for a touch down around North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive back Antonio Bluiett (22) during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) celebrates after a touchdown against North Dakota during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones football head coach Matt Campbell celebrates after a touchdown against North Dakota during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) passes the ball against North Dakota during the fourth quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) battles for a few yards as getting a tackle North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive back Clayton Bishop (5) and linebacker Dylan Boecker (32) during the third quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Malik Verdon (7) takes down North Dakota Fighting Hawks quarterback Simon Romfo (6) during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) makes a catch between North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive back Antonio Bluiett (22) and Tyler Erkman (9) during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones punt returner Jaylin Noel (13) runs with the ball against North Dakota during punt return in the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) runs with the ball around North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive line Logyn Eckheart (97) during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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North Dakota Fighting Hawks running back Isaiah Smith (29) breaks a tackle from Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Tyler Onyedim (11) and runs for a first down during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) passes the ball against North Dakota during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Kooper Ebel (47) goes for a take down North Dakota Fighting Hawks running back Gaven Ziebarth (28) during the first quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones football head coach Matt Campbell gets congratulation from from South Dakota football head coach Bubba Schweigert after winning 21-3 in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones with receiver Eli Green (6) runs with the ball after making a catch during the fourth quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) reacts after made a catch against North Dakota during the fourth quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones defensive line Domonique Orange (95) and inebacker Jack Sadowsky (33) attempt to tackle as North Dakota Fighting Hawks running back Isaiah Smith (29) runs for first down during the fourth quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones running back Jaylon Jackson (12) runs with the ball between North Dakota Fighting Hawks quarterback Jett Sutton (33) and North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive back Tyler Erkman (9) during the third quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) runs with the ball around North Dakota Fighting Hawks linebacker Wyatt Pedigo (59) during the third quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Beau Freyler (17) gets tackle by North Dakota Fighting Hawks tight end Jaden Norby (43) after an interception during the third quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Beau Freyler (17) gets tackle by North Dakota Fighting Hawks tight end Jaden Norby (43) after an interception during the third quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State fans cheer during the fourth quarter against North Dakota in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones football head coach Matt Campbell leads the team to enter the field before the game in the season opening football at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) kicks the ball for an extra point during the fourth quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones football head coach Matt Campbell greets South Dakota football head coach Bubba Schweigert before the season opening NCAA game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones football head coach Matt Campbell talks to Iowa State Cyclones offensive line Easton Eledge (77) during warm up in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State football team warms up before the season opening game against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones football head coach Matt Campbell talks to the team during warm up in the season opening game against North Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State marching band performs before Iowa State and North Dakota football game in the season opening at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State University Director of Bands Michael Golemo conducts National Anthem before Iowa State and North Dakota football in the season opening at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Eli Green (6) tracks a tackle from North Dakota Fighting Hawks defensive line Grady Kentch (92) and linebacker Dylan Boecker (32) during the fourth quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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North Dakota Fighting Hawks quarterback Simon Romfo (6) runs with the ball for a first down against Iowa State during the fourth quarter in the season opening game at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024,  in Ames, Iowa

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