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Dana Becker

Dana Becker

Joined: Nov 6, 2024

Dana Becker has been a sports writer in Iowa since 2000, writing for The Fort Dodge Messenger, Mason City Globe-Gazette, Cedar Rapids Gazette and others. Dana resides in north-central Iowa.

Rocco Becht and Iowa State football head off to Utah for a Big 12 Conference showdown Saturday night.
Football

Where does Iowa State land in the latest SP+ ranking from ESPN?

Cyclones hit the road this Saturday for Big 12 action at Utah

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Matt Campbell leads his Iowa State football team on the road to Utah this weekend for Big 12 action.
Football

Iowa State football head coach Matt Campbell on Utah: ‘This is, bar none, the best defense we’ll play’

Iowa State looks to keep the momentum going against reeling Utah on the road

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Iowa State and Audi Crooks hit the road for the first time Wednesday, taking on in-state rival UNI
Basketball

How to watch Iowa State women’s basketball at UNI: TV channel, live stream

Cyclones begin back-to-back in-state rivalry games with trip to UNI

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Curtis Jones led Iowa State to a win over IU Indianapolis in Ames Monday night.
Basketball

No. 5 Iowa State cruises past another opponent ahead of showdown with Auburn

Cyclones will now pack up and head off to Maui Invitational to play fellow Top 5 Auburn

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With Auburn on the horizon, the Iowa State basketball team moved up to fifth in the latest AP and Coaches Polls.
Basketball

Coaches Poll Top 25: Iowa State keeps pace with Kansas, rest of nation in latest release

Cyclones will step up their game next week when they take on No. 3 Auburn

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Iowa State's Curtis Jones has his team back in the AP Top 5 following another win last week.
Basketball

AP Poll Top 25: Iowa State moves back into Top 5 ahead of return to the court

Cyclones are now fifth in nation and one of three Big 12 teams in Top 10

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Jaylin Noel runs over a Cincinnati defender while making a catch this past Saturday night.
Football

How to watch Iowa State football at Utah; TV channel, spread, game odds, prediction

Cyclones looking to keep pace in wide-open Big 12 with road victory over Utah

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The Iowa State football team has stormed back into contention in the Big 12 after a win over Cincinnati.
Football

In topsy-turvy Big 12, Iowa State football still has a realistic chance to play for title

Spot in the College Football Playoff guaranteed to winner of Big 12 Conference

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Abu Sama III celebrates with his offensive line after a touchdown during Iowa State's win over Cincinnati.
Football

Coaches Poll Top 25: Iowa State begins climb back up thanks to losses by several teams last weekend

The Cyclones move up from 25th to No. 21 in coaches poll

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Iowa State linebacker Jack Sadowsky V (33) celebrates with teammates during a win over Cincinnati Saturday night.
Football

AP Poll Top 25: Iowa State football back in following convincing home win over Cincinnati

Cyclones jumped back into the latest rankings at No. 22 with two games remaining

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Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell and Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield talk after a win by the Cyclones Saturday night in Ames.
Football

What Matt Campbell said after Iowa State’s win over Cincinnati

“I have so much faith in our defensive staff and kids."

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Iowa State linebacker Jacob Ellis (44) celebrates after a tackle against Cincinnati Saturday in Ames.
Football

What Scott Satterfield had to say about Cincinnati’s 34-17 loss to Iowa State

Bearcats got on board first but couldn’t slow down strong second half by Cyclones

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