Hunter Dekkers

FILE - Iowa State takes on Iowa in a sellout crowd of 61,500 people at Jack Trice Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. A digital platform where college athletes can anonymously alert their administrations to improper or illegal conduct by coaches, teammates or others is expanding to allow them to report gambling activity they’re aware of or witnessed to sports wagering integrity investigators. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers and 4 other athletes plead guilty to lesser charge in gambling case

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers is among three athletes from his school and two from Iowa who have pleaded guilty to underage gambling.

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) plays during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Becht was the top backup quarterback last season and is in line to be the starter with incumbent Hunter Dekkers’ status in limbo. Dekkers was criminally charged in connection with a gambling investigation. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth, File)

Cyclones’ bid to bounce back looks tougher with gambling sting taking out as many as 5 starters

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers during a break in action against Kansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Dekkers has been accused of gambling on Cyclone sports events, including a football game, and was charged Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, with tampering with records related to an Iowa Criminal Division investigation into sports gambling. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

Iowa State opens practices under cloud of gambling investigation and questions at QB

LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

LSU football coach Brian Kelly cites gambling concerns while adopting new injury reporting policy

No evidence found that betting integrity manipulated by Iowa and Iowa St. athletes tied to gambling

FILE - Iowa place kicker Aaron Blom (1) misses a field goal at the end of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 10-7. A former walk-on kicker at the University of Iowa was charged Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in connection with wagering on Hawkeyes sports events — one day after Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers was accused of committing the same offense. The criminal complaint filed in Johnson County said Aaron Blom, who was on the Iowa roster from 2020-22, tampered with records related to an Iowa Criminal Division investigation into sports gambling. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Gambling sting at Iowa and Iowa St. results in charges against 7 current and former athletes so far

Gambling investigations at Iowa and Iowa State have resulted in criminal charges filed against seven current or former athletes.

Iowa St QB Dekkers accused of betting on Cyclones sports, charged with tampering in gambling probe

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers is accused of gambling on Cyclones sports events, including a football game, and has been charged with tampering with records related to an Iowa Criminal Division investigation into sports gambling.

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Campbell’s Iowa State staff shakeup ousts OC Manning

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State offensive coordinator Tom Manning and strength and conditioning coach Dave Andrews will not return next season after the Cyclones finished 4-8 and last in the Big 12.

Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) breaks a tackle by West Virginia safety Raleigh Collins III (32) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Oklahoma State tries to remain in Big 12 hunt vs. Iowa St.

Iowa State (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) at Oklahoma State (6-3, 3-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPNU)

Line: Iowa State by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (0) celebrates with teammates after catching a 25-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa State pulls away from Big 12 rival West Virginia, 31-14

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Hunter Dekkers threw for two touchdowns and Xavier Hutchinson caught ten passes for 123 yards and a score as Iowa State defeated West Virginia 31-14 on Saturday.

Kansas safety O.J. Burroughs (5) breaks up a pass to Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Kansas slips past Iowa State 14-11 to stay unbeaten

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jace Gilbert missed three field goals, including a 37-yarder with a chance to tie the game with under 30 seconds to play as Kansas held off Iowa State 14-11 on Saturday to remain undefeated.

Iowa State routs Ohio, 43-10, for first 3-0 start since 2012

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Hunter Dekkers threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns Saturday as Iowa State rolled past Ohio 43-10 and improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2012.

Iowa State offensive lineman Trevor Downing (52) celebrates with the Cy-Hawk trophy after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 10-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa St. uses long drive to hold off Iowa, 10-7

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Xavier Hutchinson caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Dekkers in the fourth quarter, completing a 99-yard drive to lead Iowa State past Iowa, 10-7, on Saturday.

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 7-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa seeks more offense against Cyclones in B10’s top game

Things to watch during Week 2 of play in the Big Ten Conference:

GAME OF THE WEEK

Iowa State at Iowa

Iowa goes for its seventh win in a row in the Cy-Hawk Game and is a 3 1/2-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 7-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Vibe upbeat around Cyclones’ QB, not so much around Iowa’s

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa and Iowa State head into Saturday’s Cy-Hawk Game at Kinnick Stadium off season-opening wins, but the moods in Iowa City and Ames are decidedly different this week.

Dekkers throws for 4 TDs in starting debut to lead Iowa St.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Hunter Dekkers made his debut as Iowa State’s starting quarterback Saturday and threw for 293 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-10 rout of Southeast Missouri.

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers looks on during an NCAA college football media day on Aug. 2, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. It's been a foregone conclusion since at least the spring that Dekkers would be Iowa State's next starting quarterback. His teammates praise him for his leadership skills and physical tools, and his coach says he's earned the trust of everyone in the program. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Change in air: Strong-armed Dekkers taking over at Iowa St

It’s long been a foregone conclusion that Hunter Dekkers would be Iowa State’s next starting quarterback.

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Dekkers is in line to take over for Brock Purdy, the winningest quarterback in school history who set 32 school records while starting the last 46 games.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

Some Big 12 Conference players to watch next season:

BAYLOR: Redshirt sophomore Lorando Johnson, a former four-star recruit known as “Snaxx,” is expected to take over the hybrid linebacker-defensive back spot in the Bears defense.

Iowa State backup QB Aidan Bouman enters transfer portal

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State backup quarterback Aidan Bouman has entered the transfer portal, the school confirmed Wednesday.