(Orlando, FL) — Iowa St. and Miami (Fla) were both in contention for the college football playoffs right down to the final week of the regular season — they will have to settle with playing each other tomorrow in the Pop Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida, coverage on KSOM.
Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward is expected to play in the game despite being a potential top five pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Key seniors for the Cyclones like Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Myles Purchase, and J.R. Singleton have vowed to play as well. Iowa St. Head Coach Matt Campbell says it will make for a better game with the better players playing
It will also be an opportunity to evaluate the young players who have had chances to see playing time for the Cyclones — Campbell says there were way too many injuries this season that its even affected to ability to practice
The challenge tomorrow is to stop one of the most explosive quarterbacks in the country — Cam Ward. Miami has 6,459 total yards of offense and has thrown for 4,311. By contrast, the Cyclones have 5,412 total yards and 3,310 passing yards. Campbell says they are the number one offense in the country for a reason
Iowa St. (10-3) vs. Miami (10-2), kickoff 2:30 pm, Cyclone Pre Game at 12:30 on KSOM.
