Alert Top Story Topical COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA STATE Why Matt Campbell said he couldn't be prouder of Cyclones after loss ben.hutchens Oct 5, 2025 Oct 5, 2025 Updated Apr 10, 2026 0 × Iowa State coach Matt Campbell discusses ISU's 38-30 loss to Cincinnati. (Ben Hutchens/The Quad-City Times) Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CINCINNATI, Ohio — After Iowa State’s first loss of the season, coach Matt Campbell told his players he couldn’t be prouder of them.kAmr2>A36== H2D?’E AC@F5 @7 E96 C6DF=E[ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^a5c72bfc\ed5g\cad_\2e37\`bface374ae5Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm2 bg\b_ 56762Ek^2m H96C6 E96 rJ4=@?6D 76== 369:?5 3J 2D >F49 2D ac A@:?ED =2E6 :? 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Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net. 0 Comments Locations Davenport ben.hutchens Author email Follow ben.hutchens Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Matt Campbell postgame press conference | Cincinnati defeats ISU 38-30 | Oct. 4 Iowa State coach Matt Campbell discusses ISU's 38-30 loss to Cincinnati. 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Matt Campbell postgame press conference | Cincinnati defeats ISU 38-30 | Oct. 4 Iowa State coach Matt Campbell discusses ISU's 38-30 loss to Cincinnati. (Ben Hutchens/The Quad-City Times)
What quarterback Rocco Becht said about taking violent hit, his status The most alarming moments in Iowa State’s 38-30 loss to Cincinnati were the 85 seconds ISU quarterback Rocco Becht spent sprawled on the field.
3 Takeaways from Iowa State's loss: Corner may be the least of ISU's defensive problems Losses at cornerback may be the least of ISU's defensive problems following a 38-30 loss at Cincinnati.
Iowa State had chances, suffers first loss at Cincinnati The Cyclones (5-1 overall, 2-1 Big 12) did not lead following a nearly-flawless first half offensive performance from Cincinnati
3 burning questions for Iowa State after loss: How impacted is ISU's kicking game? Matt Campbell was forced to be aggressive on fourth-down instead of attempting mid-range field goals.
Where Iowa State ranks in AP poll after loss Following a 38-30 loss to Cincinnati, Iowa State drops in the week seven AP Poll.
What Matt Campbell said about kicker Kyle Konrardy's status, Deion Sanders The latest on kicker Kyle Konrardy's leg injury and what Matt Campbell said about Deion Sanders.
