That, though, will be up to the Cyclones. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa. Get updates of all things Iowa politics delivered to your inbox. Iowa State can play its way into the Big 12 championship game after an ugly but ultimately effective 31-28 victory Saturday over Utah.

Iowa State is no stranger to high-pressure situations. Hear from the Cyclones on how they stepped up clutch late in the fourth quarter over Utah.

Matt Campbell had to answer all the tough questions about how his team would respond to adversity following back-to-back losses to Texas Tech and Kansas. But no