Big 12 Football: Final Power Rankings of the 2022 season

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Nov 26, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) is pressured by TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters (13) during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Iowa State Cyclones

Record: 4-8, 1-8

Team Leaders:

Passing: Hunter Dekkers, 3044 Yds, 19 TDs

Rushing: Jirhel Brock, 445 Yds, 3 TDs

Receiving: Xavier Hutchinson, 107 Rec, 1171 Yds, 6 TDs

Tackles: Gerry Vaughn, 71 total tackles

Sacks: Will McDonald, 5

Interceptions: Anthony Johnson/Colby Reeder, 2

Key Wins: @ Iowa, 10-7

Bad Losses @ Kansas 14-11, v. Kansas State 10-9

Season Overview: 2022 was Iowa State’s worst record since 2016 was Matt Campbell’s first season in Ames. This season came down to the lousy offense. The Cyclones’ point differential was -1. The defense allowed 25 or more points three times, but the offense scored 25 or more only twice. Six of Iowa State’s eight losses were by one possession. When you can’t score, those margins hardly go your way.

2023 Outlook: It is hard to imagine the Cyclones losing six one-possession games again. Iowa State is going to play solid defense and rarely beat themselves. Quarterback Hunter Dekkers showed promise, throwing for over 3,000 yards in 2022. Can they find pieces around him in 2023?

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