AMES − Iowa State football quarterback Rocco Becht and wide receiver Xavier Townsend are among the select few athletes across the country who have made the jump from high school to Division I college ...

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AMES — Receiver Xavier Townsend knew he’d get some friendly ribbing when he decided to play at Iowa State for the second time. What Townsend may not have expected is it started with head ...

AMES − Iowa State football quarterback Rocco Becht and wide receiver Xavier Townsend are among the select few athletes across the country who have made the jump from high school to Division I ...

Iowa State football has always delivered on the expectations of star wideouts. Does it continue in 2025 for the Cyclones?

If that happens, just know it's actually Xavier Townsend. Townsend, a receiver who transferred from UCF for his senior season, stands 5-feet-11 and 185 pounds. He is a quick-twitch playmaker who ...