AMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State's struggles have overshadowed the emergence of sophomore wide receiver Allen Lazard, one of the biggest recruits the Cyclones have ever landed.
Lazard ranks fourth in the Big 12 with 5.4 receptions per game after catching eight passes for 101 yards in last weekend's 52-16 loss at Oklahoma. Lazard and the Cyclones (3-6, 2-4 Big 12) will look to pull off a huge upset Saturday when fifth-ranked Oklahoma State (9-0, 6-0) visits Ames.
''Allen is an unbelievable athlete,'' Iowa State lineman Jamison Lalk said. ''What makes him a special player is that he just goes and lays out dudes.