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Iowa State takes care of Northern Iowa this time, is 1-0 for first time since 2012

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Allen Lazard and Iowa State kept Northern Iowa at arm's length on Saturday. Justin Hayworth/AP
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Iowa State defeated Northern Iowa 31-7 at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday.

Here’s how it happened:

The game turned when…: Cyclones defensive end Dale Pierson intercepted Northern Iowa quarterback Aaron Bailey and returned the pick 24 yards into Northern Iowa territory.