Bruising ISU back Arnold Barnes could be big factor on Saturday vs. No. 15 Utah

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 23, 2026

Iowa State running back Arnold Barnes III (3) runs for a touchdown against Bowling Green during the second quarter on Sept. 19, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

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AMES — Iowa State’s running game renaissance features a recent revelation.

That would be backup tailback Arnold Barnes, whose bruising and punishing style serves as the perfect complement to speedy headliners Aiden Flora and Cameron Pettaway.

“He’s been great,” Cyclone…