Top Story Editor's Pick COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA STATE How Iowa State's running backs' unique shared goal helped beat Arkansas State — and could pay dividends later BEN HUTCHENS Iowa State University beat reporter Sep 21, 2024 Sep 21, 2024 Updated Mar 27, 2025 0 × Sophomore Iowa State running back Carson Hansen rushed nine times for 58 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Arkansas State. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save AMES — Sophomore Carson Hansen revealed a unique goal he and his fellow running backs share.kA 5:ClQ=ECQm$4@C6 2 3F?49 @7 A@:?EDn ~7 4@FCD6] qC62< 2D >2?J E24<=6D 2D A@DD:3=6n (92E 8C@FA @7 A=2J6CD 5@6D?’E H2?E E@ 5@ E92Enk^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQmqFE 2=@?8 H:E9 E92E[ w2?D6? D2:5[ x@H2 $E2E6 CF??:?8 324<D H2?E E@ 36 E96 E:89E6DE\<?:E 8C@FA @? 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E9:?8 23@FE E9@D6 E9C66 8FJD :D E96J 2C6 2== G6CJ D:>:=2C CF??6CD 2?5 E96J 42? 5@ D:>:=2C E9:?8D]”k^Am 0 Comments Locations Davenport Related to this story Carson Hansen postgame Arkansas State Sophomore Iowa State running back Carson Hansen rushed nine times for 58 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Arkansas State. Cyclones: Iowa State gets first blowout win of 2024 against Arkansas State The Cyclones blew out the Arkansas State Red Wolves Saturday afternoon. The Red Wolves managed just 181 yards of total offense and Iowa State … Everything you need to know about Iowa State vs. Arkansas State With a win, coach Matt Campbell will tie Dan McCarney’s record of 56 career wins at Iowa State. Cyclones: How did Iowa State players spend their early bye week? The Cyclones had a physical week of practice in their earliest bye week since the 2020 season. 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