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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.

Cam Ward played the first half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl for Miami vs. Iowa State on Saturday.
Football

Cam Ward turns offense over to backup QB at half of Pop-Tarts Bowl

Heisman finalist Cam Ward remains out of game after the half vs. Iowa State

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Rocco Becht hit Carson Hansen with a passing touchdown during the Pop-Tarts Bowl for Iowa State.
Football

Quick Reaction: Iowa State football with an exceptional half vs. Miami in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Rocco Becht with big first half as Cyclones hang with Miami in Pop-Tarts Bowl

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Carson Hansen runs in for one of his three touchdowns in the Pop-Tarts Bowl for Iowa State Saturday vs. Miami.
Football

Game recap, highlights: Iowa State makes history, wins Pop-Tarts Bowl over Miami

Rocco Becht leads late TD drive that results in first 11-win season in Iowa State history

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Former Iowa State standout Diante Garrett will return to the Cyclones as an assistant coach.
Basketball

Iowa State adds former Cyclone Diante Garrett to coaching staff

Diante Garrett returning to Iowa State as part of TJ Otzelberger’s coaching staff

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Tamin Lipsey and Iowa State are cruising to start the year as Big 12 Conference play is up next.
Basketball

Where does Iowa State sit in the Big 12 men’s basketball power rankings?

Ahead of the start of league play, Iowa State is No. 1 in the Big 12 power rankings

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JJ Kohl has entered the transfer portal following several seasons at Iowa State.
Football

An updated look at what Iowa State football has done through transfer portal

While much of the focus for the Iowa State football team is centered on the upcoming Pop-Tarts Bowl, Matt Campbell and staff are working towards the future at t

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Breece Hall had another solid game for the New York Jets this past weekend.
Football

Cyclones in the NFL: Week 16 key performances by former Iowa State players

Several former Iowa State players were in action this past week in the NFL

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Rocco Becht and Iowa State are closing in on facing Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Football

How to watch Iowa State football vs. Miami; TV channel, spread, game odds, prediction

Iowa State takes on Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl this Saturday afternoon

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TJ Otzelberger and Iowa State maintained the No. 3 ranking in the latest Coaches Poll.
Basketball

Coaches Poll Top 25: Cyclones hold at No. 3 ahead of Big 12 Conference opener

Iowa State will enter Big 12 play as the highest-ranked team from the conference

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Iowa State remained third in the latest AP Poll Top 25 this week.
Basketball

AP Poll Top 25: Iowa State stays in same spot as no change at the top of rankings

Iowa State is still ranked No. 3 behind Tennessee, Auburn in latest AP basketball poll

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Bettendorf native Darien Porter has been invited to the Senior Bowl from Iowa State.
Football

Which Iowa State football players have been invited to the annual Senior Bowl?

Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Darien Porter to take part in Senior Bowl in February

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Keshon Gilbert and Iowa State open Big 12 Conference play at Colorado.
Basketball

How to watch Iowa State men’s basketball at Colorado: TV channel, spread, game odds

Iowa State closes 2024 by opening Big 12 Conference play at Colorado

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