Iowa State Football: 3 takeaways from Week 13 win over Kansas

Iowa State football hosted a struggling Kansas team on Saturday afternoon and came away with a solid win. What’d we learn from this one?

Kansas made a late push, but it was too little too late as Brock Purdy and Iowa State ran away with a 41-31 victory on Saturday afternoon in Ames.

The Cyclones improve to 7-4 on the year but will be on the outside of the Big 12 title race, looking in. They have still had a successful season with all four losses coming by one touchdown or less and they were coming off an emotional win over Texas, so they have to be glad to avoid the dreaded hangover.

What’d we learn from Iowa State’s win?

3. Charlie Kolar might be nation’s most underrated TE

I’ll be the first to admit that before the past couple of weeks, I wasn’t aware of Charlie Kolar’s talent level. The sophomore tight end had yet another solid game with the Cyclones and continues to be one of Brock Purdy’s favorite targets.

In fact, he finished the day with a season-high 100 receiving yards on six catches. He didn’t reach the end zone, but it was the first time he had failed to do so since Oct. 12.

On the season, Kolar has 47 receptions for 649 yards and seven touchdowns and it’s clear the Cyclones like what they have in this kid at tight end, and how could you not? He catches everything thrown his way and can make plays after the reception. He stands 6-6 and weighs in at 252 pounds and plays like an athletic pass-catcher.

It’s time to start giving this kid some love on a national level. He might very well be the best tight end in college football next year.