Oct 5, 2015 at 7:37p ET
Oct 5, 2015 at 7:37p ET
AMES, Iowa (AP) Mike Warren is breaking out at just the right time for Iowa State.
The Cyclones running back has rushed for 301 yards in the last two games, including a 175-yard effort in last Saturday's victory over Kansas, the most ever by an Iowa State freshman.
He could play a key role in the weeks ahead because the Cyclones' next three opponents are the Big 12's top three offensive teams - Texas Tech, TCU and Baylor. Iowa State's defense could depend on the Cyclone ground game to chew up clock and keep those offenses off the field.