Iowa State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Pop-Tarts Bowl | 2024-25 College football season
Camping World Stadium in Orlando will host the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones (10-3) and No. 13 Miami Hurricanes (10-2) in the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. The Cyclones are favored by 4 points, with the over/under set at 57.5. The matchup will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The Cyclones, who suffered a beatdown in the Big 12 championship game, recorded their first 10-win season in the program's history this season. They'll rely on quarterback Rocco Becht (3,235 yards and 22 touchdowns) and receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel.
Let's take a look at Iowa State's projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Iowa State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Pop-Tarts Bowl
Offensive Positions
WR-X (Wide Receiver X):
Starter: Jayden Higgins
- 2nd: Dominic Overby
- 3rd: Kai Black
WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):
Starter: Beni Ngoyi
- 2nd: Isaiah Alston
WR-M (Wide Receiver M):
Starter: Jaylin Noel
- 2nd: Eli Green
LT (Left Tackle):
Starter: Jalen Travis
- 2nd: James Neal
- 3rd: Gabe Greenlee
LG (Left Guard):
Starter: Dylan Barrett
- 2nd: Deylin Hasert
C (Center):
Starter: Jarrod Hufford
- 2nd: Jim Bonifas
RG (Right Guard):
Starter: Brendan Black
- 2nd: Trevor Buhr
RT (Right Tackle):
Starter: Tyler Miller
- 2nd: Tyler Maro
TE-Y (Tight End Y):
Starter: Benjamin Brahmer
- 2nd: Gabe Burkle
TE-F (Tight End F):
Starter: Stevo Klotz
QB (Quarterback):
Starter: Rocco Becht
- 2nd: Connor Moberly
- 3rd: JJ Kohl
RB (Running Back):
Starter: Abu Sama III
- 2nd: Carson Hansen
Defensive Positions
DE (Defensive End):
Starter: Tyler Onyedim
- 2nd: Joey Petersen
NT (Nose Tackle):
Starter: Domonique Orange
- 2nd: Zaimir Hawk
DT (Defensive Tackle):
Starter: J.R. Singleton
- 2nd: Ikenna Ezeogu
LEO (Linebacker-End Option):
Starter: Kenard Snyder
- 2nd: Trent Jones II
- 3rd: Myles Mendeszoon
WLB (Weak-Side Linebacker):
Starter: Kooper Ebel
- 2nd: Jack Sadowsky V
MLB (Middle Linebacker):
Starter: Rylan Barnes
- 2nd: Zachary Lovett
SLB (Strong-Side Linebacker):
Starter: Cael Brezina
- 2nd: Jacob Ellis
LCB (Left Cornerback):
Starter: Darien Porter
- 2nd: Myles Purchase
MS (Middle Safety):
Starter: Beau Freyler
- 2nd: Cam Smith
- 3rd: Drew Surges
BS (Boundary Safety):
Starter: Malik Verdon
- 2nd: Ta'Shawn James
- 3rd: Trevon Howard
FS (Free Safety):
Starter: Jeremiah Cooper
- 2nd: Jamison Patton
RCB (Right Cornerback):
Starter: Jontez Williams
- 2nd: Matthew Bess
- 3rd: Mason DouBrava
Special Teams
PT (Punter):
Starter: Tyler Perkins
- 2nd: Jace Gilbert
PK (Placekicker):
Starter: Kyle Konrardy
- 2nd: Keegan Shackford
KO (Kickoff Specialist):
Starter: Keegan Shackford
- 2nd: Kyle Konrardy
LS (Long Snapper):
Starter: Drew Clausen
- 2nd: Drake Knobloch
H (Holder):
Starter: Tyler Perkins
PR (Punt Returner):
Starter: Jaylin Noel
KR (Kick Returner):
Starter: Jaylin Noel
Injuries:
- Tyler Moore (TE-F): Questionable
- Jaylon Jackson (RB): Doubtful
- Carson Willich (Reserve): Out
- Daniel Jackson (Reserve WR): Out
- Caleb Bacon (Reserve): Out
- Will McLaughlin (Reserve): Out