ISU’s walk-ons aren’t mere afterthoughts as Cy-Hawk game at No. 21 Iowa looms

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 10, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones tight end Vince Benetti (37) celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones tight end Jack Bjorn (48) after the touchdown against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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AMES — Iowa State tight end Vince Benetti entered this season with zero career receptions and one career tackle.

The latter came when the 6-4, 245-pound former…