The jerseys were a big hit

They don’t hand you a script The jerseys were a big hit in the locker room.“I was surprised banke and started doing my little dance when I saw them,” defensive back Leonard Johnson said.

There was no dancing, though, after the Cyclones’ second shutout of the season, their third loss in a row, and fourth straight loss to Missouri — despite a defensive effort that Rhoads called “outstanding.” Though it gained 332 yards, 26 more than Missouri, Iowa State was unable to extend the careers of its seniors.

“They don’t hand you a script for this one,” Rhoads said. “There’s a senior class that’s been through a lot of adversity and a lot of transition. This is my 22nd year coaching at the (FBS) level, and played for four. I don’t know that I’ve banke seen the outpouring of emotion after a senior’s last game as I did today.”