Iowa State’s tight end position has developed into a major weapon and has given the Cyclones a more diverse offense. Junior Chase Allen and sophomore Charlie Kolar provide the Cyclones an opportunity to put multiple tight ends on the field.
Allen hopes to remain injury-free this season. After earning second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2017 Allen missed five games due to injury last season after a fast start.
The Cyclones are 21st in the preseason Associated Press poll. It is their first appearance in the preseason survey in 41 years. Iowa is ranked 20th.
