Austen Arnaud News

MU blasts away in second half, tops Cyclones in home finale. Photo by Nick King MU's Danario Alexander carries out the senior tradition of taking away a rock from the "M" beyond the north end zone at Memorial Stadium after the Tigers' 34-24 victory Saturday.

Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud is hit by Missouri's Will Ebner as he throws a pass Saturday in Columbia, Mo.

Danario Alexander reached double digits in receptions for the third straight game and Jerrell Jackson had a career day, helping Missouri end a three-game home losing streak in a 34-24 victory over Iowa State on Saturday.

Iowa State cornerback Michael O'Connell unfastened his helmet while walking off of the field as Missouri celebrated Missouri running back De'Vion Moore's touchdown in the second half during the University of Missouri and Iowa State University football game on Faurot Field in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov 21, 2009, in Columbia, Missouri.

Blaine Gabbert is coming off one of his best games, even if he occasionally threw to the wrong guy.

Hey, Austen Arnaud, Sean Weatherspoon and the Missouri defense see you. And that really is what makes Saturdays 1 p.m. Senior Day game against Iowa State different from last Saturdays game at Kansas State.

Paul Rhoads met one of his role models, Bud Grant, last June at a fundraiser in Decorah.

Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud popped in the Baylor-Missouri football tape Monday, and one of those high-scoring video games broke out.

Long story short - Marquis Hamilton figures his Iowa State football career will be thumbs up if it ends like it started back in 2005.

Colt McCoy tied the NCAA record for career victories by a starting quarterback, throwing two touchdown passes to help No.

Paul Rhoads not only is one of the best first-year coaches in Iowa State football history, he also can predict the future.

Austen Arnaud threw a pair of touchdown passes and Iowa State beat Colorado 17-10 to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2005.

Rodney Stewart is entering new territory today. The Colorado sophomore running back didn't get to play beyond the ninth game of the season during a strong freshman campaign a year ago because he broke his leg at Texas A&M in the first week of November.

Iowa State and Colorado enter Saturday's game hoping to set some milestones. The Cyclones are trying to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2005, something few thought possible in the first season under coach Paul Rhoads .

Ames, Ia. - Another spread offense. Another versatile quarterback. 'It's like we see them in our sleep,' said Iowa State cornerback Leonard Johnson.

Ames, Ia. - Now that Iowa State has its offensive playmakers back from injuries, the here-one-day, gone-the-next bubble screen pass might return to the script, too.

Ames, Ia. - Austen Arnaud took the football field for the first time in three weeks Saturday.

Which side of the ball needs more help right now, Iowa State's offense or defense? Both are struggling and are in need of a serious spark following Saturday's 34-8 home loss to No.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin There was some concern coming into Oklahoma State's game against Iowa State of how the Cowboys would respond to last week's loss to Texas.

AMES, Iowa a ' During the second period of Saturdaya TMs Big 12 football game at Iowa State, Zac Robinson supplanted Mike Gundy as Oklahoma Statea TMs career leader in passing yards.