Things Ben is watching for with Iowa State: 1:18 Iowa State is down to its third-string kicker 5:40 Big plays will be key on Saturday 7:31 Aiden Flora and other Cyclones returning from injury Things Ethan is watching for with Iowa 8:36 It will be vital for Iowa to start strong 12:15 Can Iowa…
Iowa State place kicker Chase Smith (94) kicks an extra point during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 55-7. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
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North Scott High School quarterback Chase Smith, shown making a run against Davenport Assumption's Ben Leinart, has broken records as the latest in a long line of talented QBs at the school.
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North Scott's Chase Smith (4) kicks the ball during the first half, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Bettendorf.
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Iowa State place kicker Chase Smith (94) kicks an extra point during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 55-7. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
North Scott High School quarterback Chase Smith, shown making a run against Davenport Assumption's Ben Leinart, has broken records as the latest in a long line of talented QBs at the school.