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Oct 23, 2021; Ames, Iowa, USA; General view of helmet used by Iowa State Cyclones against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 23, 2021; Ames, Iowa, USA; General view of helmet used by Iowa State Cyclones against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Linebacker Is Make or Break Player for Iowa State Football

One Iowa State Cyclones linebacker stands out as a differencemaker on defense.

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