AMES — It was so incredible — almost comical — that it felt like a gimmick. A farce. An anomaly.

But trading touchdowns with Miami throughout the Pop-Tarts Bowl actually kicked off something of a trend for the Cyclones . Or at least a peculiar coincidence.

In its last three games against Power 4 opponents, Iowa State football has scored 10 touchdowns. Its opponents have responded with matching scores nine times (Drew Surges’ bowl-clinching interception being the outlier).

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