Flora a Paul Hornung Award Finalist

Iowa State University Athletics

11.12.2026 | Football

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State running back Aiden Flora has been named a finalist for the 2026 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football.

Flora is one of the most dynamic and versatile players in the country as the only FBS player dating back to 2000 with a punt return touchdown, two passing touchdowns and nine rushing touchdowns in the same season. He is the third player in Big 12 history, and the first since 2017, with a passing, rushing and punt return TD in the same season.

A big play threat, Flora has accounted for seven scores of 40-plus yards this season (5 rush, 1…