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For the first time in its 133-year history, Iowa State University’s football team has achieved 10 regular season wins — an achievement Cyclone Nation won’t soon forget. This remarkable season has secured the No. 16 Cyclones a spot in the Big 12 Championship game this Saturday in Arlington, Texas, where they’ll face the No. 12 Arizona State Sun Devils in a historic matchup.

Saturday’s game marks Iowa State’s second appearance in the Big 12 Championship, with their first dating back to 2020.

That game ended in a close 27-21 loss to Oklahoma, but the Cyclones have grown stronger and more determined since then. A victory this Saturday would not only solidify this as one of the greatest seasons in program history but also cement the Cyclones’ place in college football’s elite tier.

For Latham Seeds, supporting Iowa State football goes far beyond game day pride — it’s about fostering the same dedication and commitment that drives both our company and the Cyclone team. As a proud sponsor of Iowa State Athletics, Latham Seeds is thrilled to bring fans exclusive post-game insights through the Latham Locker Room Report, which airs on the Cyclone Radio Network after every game. The Latham Locker Room Report provides fans with interviews from players and coaches, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Cyclones’ journey.

This Saturday’s championship game promises to deliver unforgettable moments, and we’re excited to bring fans coverage straight from Arlington. Whether you’re cheering from Texas or tuning in from home, let’s show our Cyclone pride and support the team as they battle for the Big 12 title.

Here’s to making history — Go Cyclones! And here’s to also making an easy tailgate or party snack with this recipe from one of our favorite growers! 

Party Pretzels

  • Cook2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (1-ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) package mini twist pretzels

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together vegetable oil, dry ranch dressing mix, garlic salt and cayenne pepper.
  3. Place pretzels in a medium baking dish. Coat with the vegetable oil mixture.
  4. Stirring occasionally, bake coated pretzels uncovered in the preheated oven for 2 hours or until toasted and crispy.