(Radio Iowa) – Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy is embracing high expectations as the Cyclones get set to host Louisiana in their opener. The Cyclones have been to three straight bow games and hope to make a serious run at the Big-12 Championship game this fall.

Purdy admits there were times this summer he did not expect to have a season.

Purdy expects the second season under offensive coordinator Tom Manning to show significant progress.