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Iowa State running back Carson Hansen runs for a touchdown against Miami on a 13-yard pass play during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State running back Carson Hansen runs for a touchdown against Miami on a 13-yard pass play during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

A pass slips through the hands of Miami tight end Elija Lofton (9) as Iowa State defensive back Beau Freyler defends during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Freyler was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

A pass slips through the hands of Miami tight end Elija Lofton (9) as Iowa State defensive back Beau Freyler defends during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Freyler was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami wide receiver Joshisa Trader (0) scores a touchdown on a pass play as he gets past Iowa State defensive back Myles Purchase (5) and defensive back Beau Freyler, right, during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami wide receiver Joshisa Trader (0) scores a touchdown on a pass play as he gets past Iowa State defensive back Myles Purchase (5) and defensive back Beau Freyler, right, during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo catches a 33-yard touchdown pass in front of Iowa State defensive back Drew Surges (29) during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo catches a 33-yard touchdown pass in front of Iowa State defensive back Drew Surges (29) during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws a pass during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws a pass during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State players celebrate after defeating Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State players celebrate after defeating Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal encourages his players as he paces the sideline during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal encourages his players as he paces the sideline during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State running back Carson Hansen (26) runs past the Miami defense for 30-yard touchdown during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State running back Carson Hansen (26) runs past the Miami defense for 30-yard touchdown during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) runs after a reception before he is tackled by Miami defensive back Zaquan Patterson (20) during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) runs after a reception before he is tackled by Miami defensive back Zaquan Patterson (20) during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell watches his team on the field during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell watches his team on the field during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws a pass during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) escapes a sack from Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., right, during the second half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) escapes a sack from Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., right, during the second half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State defensive lineman J.R. Singleton (58) and wide receiver Jaylin Noel, right, hold up the championship trophy after winning the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State defensive lineman J.R. Singleton (58) and wide receiver Jaylin Noel, right, hold up the championship trophy after winning the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami wide receiver Jacolby George, right, makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Iowa State defensive back Ta'Shawn James during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Miami wide receiver Jacolby George, right, makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Iowa State defensive back Ta'Shawn James during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State linebacker Cael Brezina (9) recovers a Miami fumble in front of running back Damien Martinez (6) during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State linebacker Cael Brezina (9) recovers a Miami fumble in front of running back Damien Martinez (6) during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

MVP Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht, left, celebrates with his trophy as teammate defensive lineman J.R. Singleton (58) cheers after Iowa State defeated Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

MVP Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht, left, celebrates with his trophy as teammate defensive lineman J.R. Singleton (58) cheers after Iowa State defeated Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State wide receiver Eli Green, center, runs after a reception before he is tackled by Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) and linebacker Cam Pruitt, right, during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State wide receiver Eli Green, center, runs after a reception before he is tackled by Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) and linebacker Cam Pruitt, right, during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State tight end Gabe Burkle (84) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Miami defensive back D'Yoni Hill (19) and linebacker Wesley Bissainthe, back center, during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Iowa State tight end Gabe Burkle (84) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Miami defensive back D'Yoni Hill (19) and linebacker Wesley Bissainthe, back center, during the first half of the Pop Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)