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Sights from our point of view on Saturday.

By Jared Larson@Jar_Lar Oct 30, 2018, 8:30am CDT

8 a.m. strikes a sleepy MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium on October 27, 2018. The Cyclones will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in three hours.

Pregame

Kyle Kempt (17) is back in full uniform for the first time since September 8, 2018. Freshman Re-Al Mitchell (6) is warming up behind Kempt. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Re-Al Mitchell (6), Kyle Kempt (17) and Brock Purdy (15) are all warming up. Notably, sophomore Zeb Noland is not pictured as he is taking a leave of absence from Cyclone Football. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Ames native Colin Newell (57) getting some pregame snaps in along Will Windham (73). Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Colin Newell (57) and Will Windham (73). Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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Coin Toss —> Just Before Opening Kickoff

Iowa State’s captains: Kyle Kempt (17), Ray Lima (76), Brian Peavy (10) and David Montgomery (32) meet the captains of Texas Tech. Those captains (left to right) are Ja’Deion High (88), Jah’shawn Johnson (7), Travis Bruffy (79) and Terence Steele (78). Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Chris Francis (41) sets it how he likes it, and he’s about to kick off this game with his kickoff. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Two Iowa high school products, Zach Petersen (55, North Scott) and Jake Hummel (35, Dowling Catholic) await the kick. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Cordarrius Bailey (18) and Conner Greene (31) also await the kick. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Jax Welch (30) watches the moment before contact by Iowa State’s Chris Francis (41). Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite

Tarique Milton Fair Catch —> Corey Dunn Punt Blocked

Tarique Milton (14) fair catches a punt early in the game. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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Deshaunte Jones (8) looks over before the first snap of the game. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Brock Purdy (15) and David Montgomery (32) just about to go. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Newell’s snap is away, and the offensive line goes to work. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Hakeem Butler (18) waiting for the next play. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Corey Dunn (13) awaits the snap for his punting opportunity... Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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The first “oof” of the game as his punt is blocked for a touchdown. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite

First Quarter Offense, Defense and Special Teams.

Johnnie Lang (24) and Kene Nwangwu (3) await Texas Tech’s kickoff. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Dylan Soehner (89) also awaits the kick. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Landen Akers (82) and Jatairis Grant (21) watch the seconds before Clayton Hatfield’s (96) kickoff. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Connor Assalley’s (96) 37 yard field goal try goes wide left with 7:16 left in the first quarter. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Kamilo Tongamoa (48), Jamahl Johnson (92) and Marcel Spears Jr. (42) wait for the next play while Jack Anderson (56) and Paul Stawarz (76) do the same. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Thomas Leggett (16) looks down at a 41 yard punt by Dominic Panazzolo that has come to rest on the ISU 9. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Charlie Kolar (88) is preparing for the next snap. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
A ball floats to a referee. Seth Collins (22) and Terence Steele (78) are recognizable Red Raiders. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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Assalley PAT Attempt

Mike Defee watches a Connor Assalley (96) PAT.

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Texas Tech’s Sideline

Joseph Wallace (97) on the Texas Tech bench. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Myller Royals (83), Caden Leggett (89), Tyler Carr (41), Madison Akamnonu (58), Jake Reichel (72) and Seth Collins (22) in a line during the first half. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite

Rally Towel Part One

Fun story regarding these rally towels, a ball of them got tossed out onto the field next to a referee. The referee smiled and pretended to put it in his waistband before giving it to someone on the sideline.

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Penalty Flag (or, Rally Towel?)

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Alan Bowman (10). Timeout. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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Landen Akers (82) is ready to zoom. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Riko Jeffers (6), Dakota Allen (4) and Douglas Coleman III (3) look towards their sideline. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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Cyclone Touchdown. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite

Clayton Hatfield (96) looks for a fist bump that just won’t arrive. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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J u s t over the head of Hakeem Butler (18). Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite

Colt Garrett

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Defense Becomes Offense

Matt “State Gainz” Leo (89), Ray Lima (76) and JaQuan Bailey (3) down and ready for the snap by Bowman. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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Jack Anderson (50) stares down Ray Lima (76) while Ta’Zhawn Henry (26) stays out of harms way. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
De’Monte Ruth (6) and Braxton Lewis (33) lie in wait. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Marcel Spears Jr. (42) interception, Ta’Zhawn Henry (26) looks for his only meaningful play of the afternoon. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
JaQuan Bailey (3) and Mike Defee (R) share secrets of the strength society. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite

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Bryce Meeker (74) and Josh Knipfel (66) stand tall late in the game. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
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Justus Parker (31) defends Charlie Kolar (88). This pass was called an incompletion as the ball came out as Kolar hit the ground. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Three straight safeties for the Iowa State defense. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite

More David Montgomery

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Hakeem Butler Touchdown —> Connor Assalley PAT —> Greg Eisworth II Interception

Hakeem Butler (18) breaks free from DaMarcus Fields (23) for a 48 yard touchdown. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Joe Rivera (98) holds for Connor Assalley (96) to make the final score 40-31. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Spencer Benton’s (58) pressure leads to an overthrow of Ta’Zhawn Henry. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Greg Eisworth II (12) interception! Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite
Eisworth II (12) returned the first interception of his career 37 yards before being taken down by Travis Bruffy. Jared Larson/Wide Right & Natty Lite

David Montgomery Puts the Icing on the Cake.

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