Preseason buzz in Ames focused on quarterback Rocco Becht from Iowa State, who was projected as the No. 4 quarterback in the Big 12 for the 2025 season. But after what happened this weekend, maybe it's time for a kicker ranking too, and if such a list existed, Kyle Konrardy would be sitting at No. 1 without question.

Konrardy delivered the highlight of Iowa State's 41-7 win over South Dakota by drilling a 63-yard field goal, a kick that had the crowd roaring as it sailed through with room to spare. Even in a blowout, it was the kind of play that instantly became the defining moment of the game. Expand Tweet

The field goal showcased not just leg strength, but accuracy and poise, probably cementing him as one of the most dangerous specialists this season. His range has steadily improv

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