ISU center Braden Smith is new to the position — but not new to position changes

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 24, 2026

Iowa State’s Aiden Flora (21) celebrates with Braden Smith (63) after scoring a touchdown against Bowling Green during the first quarter on Sept. 19, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. Photo credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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AMES — “First time ever.”

Those three words characterize Iowa State offensive lineman Braden Smith’s relatively brief college career — whether as a Tarleton State Texan, or now, as a Cyclone…