CYCLONES SCORE LATE TOUCHDOWN TO UPEND MIAMI IN POP TARTS BOWL

In the first meeting between these two programs, the Cyclones had a huge conversion on fourth-and-goal on a QB sneak by Rocco Becht that gave Iowa State the lead, 42-41, with 56 seconds to go in the fourth over Miami.

Miami tried a heave from its own 40-yard line on the final play of the game, and Drew Surges picked off the pass as time expired.

Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Joshisa Trader (0) stiff arms Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Myles Purchase (5) while running for a touchdown during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Iowa State finishes the season with 11 wins, its most in a single season in program history, While Miami lost three of their last four games to finish the season 10-3. Cam Ward will now leave the Hurricanes for the NFL and will go in the top five of the first round, presumably.