Not again, FCS! Iowa State knocks off Northern Iowa to open season with a win for the first time since 2012

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Iowa State knocked off 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 returning the pick 24 yards into Northern Iowa territory.