Iowa State running back Mike Warren leads all freshman FBS backs with 652 rushing yards, a single-season program record. File photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune
Iowa State defensive end Dale Pierson's 6.5 sacks are two short of the ISU all-time mark of 8.5 set by Shawn Morehead in 2006. File photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune
Iowa State receiver Allen Lazard is fifth nationally in punt returns, averaging 16.9 yards per return. File photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune
There was no big moment. No major reveal or a play where it dawned on Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads that linebacker Luke Knott was back.