AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State’s offense never found a consistent identity under Mark Mangino. Five days after Mangino’s departure as offensive coordinator, the Cyclones discovered a personality that could work for them. It’s anchored by their surging running game.

Iowa State ran 54 times last weekend against Texas, one shy of its season high. The result was a 24-0 win that snapped a three-game losing skid and restored some confidence to a program that appeared to be teetering on the verge of collapse.