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The only best rivalry game played between two teams that share a fondness of fire and a penchant for rioting happened on Saturday.
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And Jack Trice Stadium was ELECTRIC.
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Brock Purdy started off the game with a few awful throws, including an interception that led to a WVU touchdown.
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But then David Montgomery things happened.
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And Iowa State scored on three consecutive drives.
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The Cyclones were rolling, thanks in large part to David Montgomery doing this.
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And Hakeem Butler doing this.
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And the Cyclone defense doing this.
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Hell, Iowa State even benefited from the officials making the correct call on a replay!
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Which, of course, was actually the worst outcome for the Cyclones, as a blocked field goal gave WVU another touchdown before halftime.
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Speaking of halftime...
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Connor Assalley would complete the special teams suck-fecta of a missed PAT, blocked field goal, and missed field goal shortly thereafter.
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The officials tried to make Iowa State lose in the 3rd quarter, but the Cyclone defense held firm.
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Cyclone fans Purdied like Brockstars after #15 found Deshaunte Jones in the end zone for a circus catch touchdown.
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The Cyclone defense continued to play tough and mean, racking up more sacks and forcing Will Grier to toss an interception.
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The hurt kept coming for WVU, as yet another sack forced a holding penalty in the end zone for a safety.
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And then the game was over, the students were on the field, and the celebration was on.
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And everyone sang “Country roads, take them home”.
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It was rather rich of Dana Holgorsen to be concerned with “player safety” at the end of them game.
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Cyclone fans are headed into the bye week like...
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