Iowa State receiver Jayden Higgins knows North Dakota will be motivated in Saturday’s season opener in Jack Trice Stadium. The native of Florida began his college career at FCS Eastern Kentucky before joining the ISU program.

Higgins says there are a lot of unknowns in a season opener and in-game adjustments will be crucial.

Defensive end Tyler Onyedim says a key will b slowing down the Fighting Hawks’ ground game.

Onyedim says they are ready for a game.