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LAWRENCE | One quarterback kept his answers short but said that his confidence would not be shattered by Kansas’ 6-3 loss to North Dakota State. The other couldn’t stop talking and effused positive vibes about the rest of the season. The reason for the difference in tone was obvious: Starter Kale Pick had been pulled from the game by his coaches, and backup Jordan Webb was sent in on a rescue mission. Webb ultimately failed, too, but he only had 11 minutes to get the job done.

STILLWATER – Markelle Martin was only credited with three tackles and one pass broken up in the official statistics following Oklahoma State’s 65-17 victory over Washington State on Saturday night but he had a much bigger impact in the season-opening win. Want proof, just ask the OSU equipment crew which had to replace the junior strong safety’s facemask midway through the game.

LAWRENCE — Kale Pick was standing on the sideline with his helmet off with 11 minutes remaining in the game, and that wasn’t necessarily a surprise. But the reason for it was. read more

Iowa’s Jeremiha Hunter brings down Iowa State quarterback Austin Arnaud during Iowa’s 35-3 win last season in Ames. The Cyclones visit the Hawkeyes on Sept. 11.

Hey, Jayhawk football fans, it’s time to get your game face on.

Iowa State defender Rashawn Parker (29) is the first of several Cyclones to reach Northern Illinois running back Chad Spann in the first quarter of Iowa State’s 27-10 win on Thursday night. (Justin Hayworth/The Register) Ames, Ia. — Overall, they looked pretty much as we left them down in the desert, nine months earlier. Warts and all

Iowa State players celebrate their 27-10 season-opening victory against Northern Illinois at Jack Trice Stadium on Thursday night. (JUSTIN HAYWORTH/THE REGISTER) Ames, Ia. —

Before Wednesday's practice, KU coach Turner Gill said that backup QB Jordan Webb could get into the game early Saturday.

Paul Rhoads and his Cyclones will face four teams ranked in the AP top 10 this season and eight of their opponents played in the postseason last year. “It’s a monster schedule, but it’s an opportunity, too,” receiver Darius Reynolds said. (ANDREA MELENDEZ/REGISTER FILE PHOTO) The Iowa State football team might as well be playing top-ranked Alabama this season, too.

Alexander Robinson, Austen Arnaud and a healthy Darius Reynolds will try to help Iowa State’s offense improve from last season, when it averaged 20.5 points. (RODNEY WHITE/THE REGISTER) Ames, Ia. — It’s really pretty simple, quarterback Austen Arnaud said. Shorten your windup and lengthen Iowa State’s chance for much-needed improvement in the passing game.

Iowa State fans made the trip to Tempe, Ariz., to see the Cyclones beat Minnesota 14-13 in the Insight Bowl. (ANDREA MELENDEZ/REGISTER FILE PHOTO) === Iowa St. 34, North Dakota State 17 === The Paul Rhoads era began with a bang as the Cyclones racked up 442 yards on offense and ended a 10-game losing streak.

The Iowa State and Drake women?s soccer teams battled to a scoreless double-overtime tie for the second consecutive year Friday. The teams opened their campaigns in an unfamiliar location this time. Ankeny?s Prairie Ridge Sports Complex became the Cyclones?

LAWRENCE | One of the lasting images from last year’s Border War was Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing being tossed into the end zone for a safety that eventually led to a 41-39 Missouri victory. Reesing, unquestionably the player of the game, had thrown for 498 yards. Only it didn’t matter.

Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads speaks with reporters during the team’s annual media day on Wednesday. (RODNEY WHITE/THE REGISTER) Ames, Ia. ? Iowa State safety David Sims’ suspension will continue through the Sept

Iowa State linebackers, from left, A.J. Klein, Matt Tau’fo’ou and Jake Knott are pictured during media day at Jack Trice Stadium on Wednesday. (RODNEY WHITE / THE REGISTER) Ames, Ia.

LAWRENCE — Turner Gill is in no hurry to name a starting quarterback, the KU coach said Wednesday as fall camp opened. “It can go right into the day before the game,” Gill said, adding that neither he nor offensive coordinator Chuck Long have set a deadline to make the decision. read more

Multiple reports are saying that Notre Dame and Texas are close to finalizing negotiations for a four game series starting in 2015.

IRVING, Texas — So Nebraska’s promotional people wanted to make the game against Texas on Oct. 16 a “red out,” in which all the fans would wear red. It would be difficult to find a game at Nebraska that isn’t a red out, but that is neither here nor there. read more

Rashawn Parker, pictured after last season’s victory against North Dakota State, said Adrian Clayborn’s comment was “like a slap in the face.” (REGISTER FILE PHOTO) Irving, Texas ? At least one Iowa State football player felt offended when Iowa all-America defensive end Adrian Clayborn last month insinuated the Hawkeyes were the only program in the state. “It upset me,” said Rashawn Parker, also a defensive end. “It’s like a slap in the face.” In case anyone forgot about Clayborn’s comment that “we’re the only team in the state, as far as I know,” it’s posted in the Iowa State locker room serving as motivation for a Sept

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sherron Collins went off for 32 points in an NBA Summer League game Friday. The former Kansas star, whose Charlotte Bobcats lost to the Orlando Magic 80-77, started the game and went 12-for-21 from the field and 7-for-11 from 3-point range. He added three assists, three turnovers and a steal in 32 minutes

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