Iowa State is a win away from fulfilling receiver Jaylin Noel’s goal of winning a championship. The 16th ranked Cyclones take on 12th rated Arizona State on Saturday in the Big 12 Championship game in Dallas. It is their first appearance in the title game since a 27-21 loss to Oklahoma in 2020.

Both teams are 10-2 and Noel says the similarities don’t end there.

Noel says protecting the football will be a key. The Sun Devils are a plus 11 in turnover margin.

Noel and fellow receiver Jayden Higgins have been a lethal combination. They have combined for nearly 21 hundred yards of receiving and 15 touchdowns.

Higgins says practice this week has not changed even though they are preparing for a championship game.

Higgins says limiting turnovers against Arizona State is a key.