Iowa State’s Jirehl Brock feels he is ready to become the featured running back for the Cyclones. After spending a couple of seasons behind All American Breece Hall, Brock stepped into the starting role in a Cheez-It Bowl loss to Clemson and finished with 42 yards of rushing on 14 carries.

Brock is a redshirt junior but knows he will have plenty of competition for playing time from some young running backs.

Brock says they hope to carry on a tradition of outstanding running backs that includes Hall and David Montgomery.

And he says good running back play is a key for the offense.

Hall is tough to replace but coach Matt Campbell says the Cyclones are talented and deep at running back.

Campbell says while Brock is a veteran there is competition at that spot.