NOTEBOOK: Cody Jackson says “action,” and Ryver Pepper returns in ISU’s wild win over West Virginia

Cyclone Fanatic · Oct 3, 2026

By Rob Gray, correspondent

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AMES — Cody Jackson transferred to Iowa State last winter in search of his fourth fresh start.

The talented transfer wide receiver found it, but catches proved tough to come by.

Until Saturday, when the former Oklahoma, Houston, and Tarleton State player erupted for 160 receiving yards in the Cyclones’ momentum swing-filled 45-42 triumph over West Virginia at Jack Trice Stadium.

“I trusted in God, number one, and…