Game week is here as the Cyclones and Hawkeyes get ready for season openers.
Several new faces will be counted on as Iowa State hosts Southeast Missouri. Redshirt sophomore and former West Sioux Falcon Hunter Dekkers takes over at quarterback for four year starter Brock Purdy.
Dekkers says he has worked on improvement during fall camp.
Dekkers says as the starting quarterback he has become more of a leader.
Iowa will hosts South Dakota State. Sophomore running back Gavin Williams is part of an offense looking to make strides after struggling last season.
After rushing for just over 300 yards last season as a part time player Williams is ready for a feature role.
Williams had 98 yards of rushing on 16 carries in a Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky and says that has given him confidence for this season.
