Iowa State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Pop-Tarts Bowl | 2024-25 College football season

Camping World Stadium in Orlando will host the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones (10-3) and No. 13 Miami Hurricanes (10-2) in the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. The Cyclones are favored by 4 points, with the over/under set at 57.5. The matchup will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET.

The Cyclones, who suffered a beatdown in the Big 12 championship game, recorded their first 10-win season in the program's history this season. They'll rely on quarterback Rocco Becht (3,235 yards and 22 touchdowns) and receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel.

Let's take a look at Iowa State's projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Iowa State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Pop-Tarts Bowl

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: Jayden Higgins

• 2nd: Dominic Overby
• 3rd: Kai Black

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Beni Ngoyi

• 2nd: Isaiah Alston

WR-M (Wide Receiver M):

Starter: Jaylin Noel

• 2nd: Eli Green

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Jalen Travis

• 2nd: James Neal
• 3rd: Gabe Greenlee

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Dylan Barrett

• 2nd: Deylin Hasert

C (Center):

Starter: Jarrod Hufford

• 2nd: Jim Bonifas

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Brendan Black

• 2nd: Trevor Buhr

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Tyler Miller

• 2nd: Tyler Maro

TE-Y (Tight End Y):

Starter: Benjamin Brahmer

• 2nd: Gabe Burkle

TE-F (Tight End F):

Starter: Stevo Klotz

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Rocco Becht

• 2nd: Connor Moberly
• 3rd: JJ Kohl

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Abu Sama III

• 2nd: Carson Hansen

Defensive Positions

DE (Defensive End):

Starter: Tyler Onyedim

• 2nd: Joey Petersen

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Domonique Orange

• 2nd: Zaimir Hawk

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: J.R. Singleton

• 2nd: Ikenna Ezeogu

LEO (Linebacker-End Option):

Starter: Kenard Snyder

• 2nd: Trent Jones II
• 3rd: Myles Mendeszoon

WLB (Weak-Side Linebacker):

Starter: Kooper Ebel

• 2nd: Jack Sadowsky V

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Rylan Barnes

• 2nd: Zachary Lovett

SLB (Strong-Side Linebacker):

Starter: Cael Brezina

• 2nd: Jacob Ellis

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: Darien Porter

• 2nd: Myles Purchase

MS (Middle Safety):

Starter: Beau Freyler

• 2nd: Cam Smith
• 3rd: Drew Surges

BS (Boundary Safety):

Starter: Malik Verdon

• 2nd: Ta'Shawn James
• 3rd: Trevon Howard

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Jeremiah Cooper

• 2nd: Jamison Patton

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Jontez Williams

• 2nd: Matthew Bess
• 3rd: Mason DouBrava

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Tyler Perkins

• 2nd: Jace Gilbert

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Kyle Konrardy

• 2nd: Keegan Shackford

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Keegan Shackford

• 2nd: Kyle Konrardy

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Drew Clausen

• 2nd: Drake Knobloch

H (Holder):

Starter: Tyler Perkins

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Jaylin Noel

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Jaylin Noel

Injuries:

• Tyler Moore (TE-F): Questionable
• Jaylon Jackson (RB): Doubtful
• Carson Willich (Reserve): Out
• Daniel Jackson (Reserve WR): Out
• Caleb Bacon (Reserve): Out
• Will McLaughlin (Reserve): Out