That's the situation with Iowa State's new linebackers coach ... who ranked among the top 15 in the AAC in tackles. At Iowa State, Kratch was part of a staff that reached five bowl games.

Iowa State football linebacker Will McLaughlin says offseason ... a quarterback hurry for the Cyclone defense, which played its best game vs. a Big 12 opponent since holding West Virginia to ...

South Dakota State Jackrabbits running back Isaiah Davis explodes for a 20-yard run on third down. North Carolina Tar Heels middle linebacker Cedric Gray elevates for a massive third down deflection.