Coach Matt Campbell and his program at Iowa State have caught the attention of Arizona State’s second-year coach, Kenny Dillingham. Dillingham admires Campbell’s culture and realness, as well as the passion and emotion he shows on the sideline. Dillingham studied the program and credited Campbell for building it up and creating a winning formula. The upcoming matchup between Arizona State and Iowa State in the Big 12 championship showcases the growth of both teams under their respective coaches.
Arizona State has seen a program-record improvement under Dillingham, while Iowa State is enjoying their first 10-win season under Campbell. Both teams have earned spots in the Big 12 title game, with the winner being the league’s only team in the expanded College Football Playoff. However, Arizona State will be without top receiver Jordyn Tyson due to injury.
Key players for Iowa State include quarterback Rocco Becht, who has thrown a touchdown in 16 consecutive games, and receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, the first set of Cyclones to surpass 1,000 yards in the same season. Arizona State’s running back, Cam Skattebo, is known for his punishing style of play and ability to force missed tackles. Despite a strong defense, the Cyclones have struggled against the run. The game will also feature only three remaining players from Iowa State’s previous Big 12 title game appearance.
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