Just in case you thought Iowa State was going to just take their Championship Game berth, which had been locked up via Texas’ win over K-State, and be fine with whatever happens, that didn’t happen.
From the opening kick on, Matt Campbell’s Cyclones seemingly set out to make statement against an acclaimed Mountaineer defense that Iowa State is to be taken seriously not just in the Big 12, but in the College Football Playoff picture as well.
Breece Hall opened up the scoring with a ridiculous 23-yard scamper, which was followed by a 10 yard keeper for Brock Purdy, and LANDEN AKERS’ FIRST CAREER TOUCHDOWN RECEPTION.