5 things to know about 49ers QB Brock Purdy when he played at Iowa State

Here are some fun facts about Brock Purdy while he played college football.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been one of the latest sensations in professional football.

After taking over as San Francisco’s starter well into the 2022 season, Purdy won plenty of games for the 49ers and now led the team to Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

However, it wasn’t long ago that Purdy was playing college football for the Iowa State Cyclones. He spent four years etching a legacy as one of the school’s best-ever quarterbacks.

Let’s look back on Purdy’s college days, which gave Iowa State one of the programs’ best runs in its history.

10 hysterical snowy moments from the Kansas State-Iowa State game, including ‘snow fans’

SNOW GAME!

Rivalry Saturday on the college football schedule brought forth the annual Farmageddon game between Kansas State and Iowa State, and the weather outside was absolutely frightful (if you hate snow).

The conditions at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, were incredibly brutal as the temperature was below freezing and the football field covered in snow.

Both Wildcats and Cyclones alike had to battle in the elements as snow kept pouring on the football field and all of the fans in the stands throughout the game.

If you loved snow, it was a dream of a Saturday. If you didn’t, well, you probably opted to stay at home.

This looked like one of the most enjoyable atmospheres of the college football season, as the winter weather (in fall) provided plenty of snowy views for everyone at Kansas State and the viewers at home.

Let’s break down some of the best moments from this snow game.

FINAL: Texas gets the last laugh over Iowa State, 26-16

Steve Sarkisian taught Iowa State a valuable lesson. He who laughs last laughs best.

The Texas Longhorns beat the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday. It was close for three quarters, but the fourth quarter was all Texas.

For the first time in several years, Texas is overpowering opponents. The Longhorns bullied the Cyclones into submission and mercifully sat on the ball to end the game. Iowa State’s 0.4 yards per carry illustrate just how dominant Texas was in the game.

Offensively, several Longhorns broke loose. Running back CJ Baxter struggled early but found his footing with 117 rushing yards on 20 carries. His sure hands kept Texas from stalled drives and turnovers on the night.

Xavier Worthy and Jordan Whittington led receivers in the passing game. Worthy caught four passes for 77 yards while Whittington caught three passes for 56 yards and a touchdown that turned the game into a shootout.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers had a solid performance completing 23 of 33 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns. The strong showing was keyed by a masterful coaching display in the second half.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian called one of his best second half performances of his tenure. He out-coached Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell with Campbell at his best. In addition, he had perhaps the best game management performance of his head coaching career.

Sarkisian had the Cyclones on the ropes for the majority of the second half landing several decisive punches and putting the game out of hand. Ultimately, the Longhorns’ better roster won out.

Iowa State falls to 6-5 and out of Big 12 contention while Texas improves to 10-1 and asserts itself as the Big 12 title favorite. The Longhorns will next take the field against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday, Nov. 24.

HALFTIME: Texas leads Iowa State in a defensive struggle, 6-3

Iowa State’s defensive scheme has done well at limiting the Texas offense on the night.

We have a defensive battle in Ames. The Texas Longhorns lead the Iowa State Cyclones at halftime, 6-3.

Only field goals have gone on the scoreboard but not for lack of opportunity. Texas twice crossed deep into Iowa State territory only to put up three points on those two drives.

After struggling for much of the early going in a 3-3 tie, Texas strung together a couple of long plays to get it into the red zone. Just over midway through the second quarter Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers hit wide receiver Jordan Whittington for a 30-yard gainer to get the team to the 25-yard line.

On the following play, Texas receiver Xavier Worthy found the corner on an end around play getting to the nine-yard line before fumbling. Iowa State took over from there.

Texas kicker Burt Auburn put up a 50-yard field goal after the final drive to end the half.

Cyclones defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has done an excellent job matching wits with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian so far. The Iowa State scheme has done well to flood passing lanes with defenders. The Longhorns will look to find the end zone and escape with victory in the second half.

Pregame social media buzz ahead of No. 7 Texas vs. Iowa State

Weather conditions are good enough for Texas to play well on Saturday.

The intensity is high for Texas faithful heading into Saturday evening. The No. 7 Texas Longhorns put their College Football Playoff and Big 12 title hopes on the line against the Iowa State Cyclones.

Iowa State gets the home field advantage Saturday night, but the weather appears not to be as cold as you might expect this time of the year in Iowa. Texas can expect a colder welcome from the home crowd.

Cyclones fans should be eager to send the Longhorns to the SEC with a loss and a 1-4 record in their last five meetings. It’s not the first unfriendly welcome the team will have faced this season.

The Longhorns will look to draw from past road wins against Alabama, Baylor, Houston and TCU to earn a victory on Saturday night.

Here’s a look at the social media anticipation leading up to the game.

Playoffs? Saturday will determine whether or not Texas will contend

Texas looks to push for a 10-win season on Saturday.

We are one win away from a 10-win season in Austin. The Texas Longhorns are looking for the first of those since the plateau of former head coach Mack Brown’s tenure in 2009. Continue reading “Playoffs? Saturday will determine whether or not Texas will contend”

Texas WR Adonai Mitchell gives Iowa State another matchup nightmare

It’s time for the Texas passing attack to win consistently.

The Iowa State Cyclones faced a tough Texas receiving corps in 2022. They will have a new matchup problem to worry about this season. Continue reading “Texas WR Adonai Mitchell gives Iowa State another matchup nightmare”

Iowa State player warns of surprises that Texas should take seriously

Prepare for Matt Campbell to open up the bag of tricks this week.

Iowa State is almost certainly going to break tendencies and use trickery in an attempt to beat Texas. The Longhorns must come prepared for surprises. It’s the Cyclones’ only chance to win.

One player on the team might have insinuated that tendency breakers are on the way. Iowa State guard Jarrod Hufford put a target on his back in his comments on the game, but provided potential insight into how the Cyclones are about to attack.

In his comments, Hufford shared the following thoughts about Texas.

“They are going to come in here on senior night in the dark. I don’t think they really know what is going to be coming for them.”

Without saying it, the veteran guard all but spelled out that Iowa State is going to break tendency. For that reason, the Longhorns can’t be surprised when they see several plays from the Cyclones that they haven’t seen on film.

Hufford might be talking about how his team will test the Longhorns defense, but the Texas offense will need to prepare for surprises as well. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian will need to show up with plays that work against a myriad of defensive schemes.

Trickery is coming on Saturday. The Longhorns will look to overcome it before a national audience at 7 p.m. CT on Fox.

Iowa State offensive lineman makes bold claim ahead of Texas matchup

Iowa State is giving Texas bulletin board material ahead of Saturday’s matchup.

Tensions are already rising as No. 7 Texas prepares to face Iowa State this week. Continue reading “Iowa State offensive lineman makes bold claim ahead of Texas matchup”