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Racks up targets in loss Higgins hauled in 7 of 11 targets for 115 yards during Saturday's 45-19 defeat versus Arizona State.

Impact Higgins was looked at frequently against the Sun Devils, and more often than not he rewarded his quarterback Rocco Becht, reeling in seven catches and eclipsing the 100-yard mark for the fifth time in 2024. The senior now needs to decide if he's going to suit up for the bowl game against Miami.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs ninth TD in win Higgins caught 3 of 13 targets for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-21 victory against Kansas State.

Impact Higgins grabbed his ninth touchdown of the season as Iowa State pulled off a significant win over their conference rivals. The Cyclones' number one receiver has logged double-digit targets in eight different games this season and posted his first 1,000 yard receiving season. Higgins should be a critical piece to Iowa State competing with Arizona State in the Big 12 title game.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Becht connects with Jayden Higgins on a 15-yard touchdown as Iowa State strikes first vs. Kansas State

Rocco Becht connects with Jayden Higgins on a 15-yard touchdown as Iowa State strikes first vs. Kansas State

DECEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Fourth 100-yard receiving game Higgins reeled in 9 of 14 targets for 155 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-28 win versus Utah.

Impact Higgins notched his fourth 100-yard receiving game in the close win at Utah. It was the seventh time this year that he's received double-digit targets from QB Rocco Becht. There's an excellent chance he receives that kind of work once again when Iowa State plays Kansas State in the regular season finale. A win would mean a place in the Big 12 Championship game and that's exactly why Higgins is likely to have a busy day.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Becht finds Jayden Higgins for a seven-yard TD, giving Iowa State the lead over Utah

Rocco Becht finds Jayden Higgins for a seven-yard TD, giving Iowa State the lead over Utah

NOVEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Six catches against Bearcats Higgins caught all six targets for 69 yards during Saturday's 34-17 win versus Cincinnati.

Impact Higgins recorded at least six catches in his seventh consecutive outing. Iowa State took full control of the second half and didn't need to throw the ball as much as they have in the past. Expect Higgins to be a primary target when Iowa State finishes the year at Utah and at home against Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit targets once again Higgins hauled in 7 of 12 targets for 88 yards during Saturday's 45-36 defeat to Kansas.

Impact Higgins has recorded double-digit targets for the third straight week and for the sixth time this year. His 93 targets on the season are a career-high for the senior receiver. It was teammate Jaylin Noel who had two touchdowns against the Jayhawks, but that shouldn't stop Higgins from remaining in fantasy lineups moving forward. Iowa State will play Cincinnati next week.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Records third 100-yard game Higgins caught 10 of 15 targets for 140 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-22 defeat to Texas Tech.

Impact Higgins' 15 targets were a season high as the senior receiver recorded his third 100-yard receiving game. All three of those games have come in his last four starts as the number one receiver is starting to heat up. Higgins has consistently scored touchdowns as he has one in seven of the eight games. He should remain in all starting line-ups when Iowa State plays at Kansas next week.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs sixth TD against UCF Higgins totaled six receptions (on 13 targets) for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 win over UCF.

Impact Higgins recorded his sixth touchdown of the season. He's been one of the most consistent receivers in the nation with a score in six of seven games this year. The number one wideout is averaging 9.3 targets per game which means that this scoring production should continue. Both Higgins and Jaylin Noel are stud receivers on an undefeated team vying for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Iowa State will be off next week before playing in a fantasy friendly matchup against Texas Tech.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Posts second 100-yard game Higgins reeled in 6 of 7 targets for 102 yards during Saturday's 28-16 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Higgins has posted back-to-back 100-yard receiving games and the Cyclones are 6-0 for the first time since 1938. Despite leaning heavily on the run-game as a team, Higgins continues to have an impact in the box score. He's one of the best in the conference at 6.5 catches and 84.2 receiving yards per game. Iowa State will play Central Florida next week.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Adds score in seventh straight game Higgins reeled in 8 of 12 targets for 116 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-21 victory versus Baylor.

Impact Higgins has a touchdown in seven straight games dating back to last season. He's been one of the most consistent in the conference with 33 catches (on 44 targets) for 403 yards and five touchdowns. Iowa State has generally leaned on their strong run-game this season which makes Higgins' numbers that much more surprising. When Iowa State needs to throw the ball, Higgins is going to have a monster performance. That could be next week against a good West Virginia team.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

TD in all four games this year Higgins notched eight receptions (on 12 targets) for 79 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-0 victory over Houston.

Impact Despite having just two touchdowns as a team in the game, Higgins was able to add his fourth straight contest with a touchdown reception. The number one receiver also had his second game with double-digit targets. Teammate Jaylin Noel had four catches on eight targets. Higgins and Noel are both a play against Baylor next week.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Becht connects with Jayden Higgins for a 12-yard TD, extending Iowa State's lead over Houston

Rocco Becht connects with Jayden Higgins for a 12-yard TD, extending Iowa State's lead over Houston

SEPTEMBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

Score in every game this year Higgins gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-7 win over Arkansas State.

Impact Higgins was able to add his third score of the year and now has a touchdown in every game this season. With Iowa State up 31-0 at halftime, they decided to give a lot of the reserve players some snaps in the second half. Despite not playing in most of the game, Higgins made an impact and should be an excellent start at Houston next week.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Posts TDs in consecutive games Higgins posted eight receptions (on nine targets) for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-19 win versus Iowa.

Impact Higgins has a touchdown in each of the first two games. Teammate and fellow WR Jaylin Noel has been awesome as well with a pair of 100-yard receiving games to start the year. It's even more impressive when considering a strong performance against the vaunted Iowa defense. Higgins and the Cyclones have a bye this next week before playing Arkansas State.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hits paydirt in opener Higgins hauled in all five targets for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-3 win over North Dakota.

Impact Higgins and teammate Jaylin Noel combined for 13 catches (on 13 targets) for 210 yards and two touchdowns. QB Rocco Becht looks more than capable of taking advantage of these talented receivers in the Iowa State pass game this year. They'll have a tougher test next week when they play at Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Becht connects with Jayden Higgins for a 21-yard touchdown, giving Iowa State an early 7-0 lead over North Dakota

Rocco Becht connects with Jayden Higgins for a 21-yard touchdown, giving Iowa State an early 7-0 lead over North Dakota

AUGUST 31 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa State's Rocco Becht finds Jayden Higgins for the 33-yard touchdown pass against Kansas State

Iowa State's Rocco Becht finds Jayden Higgins for the 33-yard touchdown pass against Kansas State

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

100-yard receiving game in loss Higgins compiled seven catches (on seven targets) for 104 yards during Saturday's 26-16 loss against Texas.

Impact Higgins recorded his second 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Cyclones fell to a good Texas team. Higgins is having a solid year with 42 catches (on 68 targets) for 714 yards and four touchdowns. Iowa State will finish the regular season at Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

100-yard receiving game in loss Higgins compiled seven catches (on seven targets) for 104 yards during Saturday's 26-16 loss against Texas.

Impact Higgins recorded his second 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Cyclones fell to a good Texas team. Higgins is having a solid year with 42 catches (on 68 targets) for 714 yards and four touchdowns. Iowa State will finish the regular season at Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in lopsided win at BYU Higgins compiled four catches (on six targets) for 42 yards during Saturday's 45-13 win against Brigham Young.

Impact Higgins has at least three catches in each of his last four games. It was teammate Jaylin Noel who snagged both of the touchdown receptions in the blowout win over the Cougars. Higgins and Noel will need to have a big games if Iowa State is going to compete with Texas next week.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four targets in loss to Kansas Higgins caught 3 of 4 targets for 56 yards during Saturday's 28-21 defeat versus Kansas.

Impact Higgins has been busy over his last three games with 14 catches (on 22 targets) for 302 yards and a touchdown. While he's still the second receiver behind Jaylin Noel, Iowa State is forced in to throwing situations because the run-game has not been very successful. Iowa State will play at BYU next week and will have the opportunity to rack up some receiving yards in that game.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fourth TD of the season Higgins totaled five receptions (on nine targets) for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-18 win versus Baylor.

Impact Higgins was able to add his fourth touchdown of the season and has 11 catches for 246 yards in his last two games. While Jaylin Noel receives the more consistent production on a weekly basis, Higgins provides more upside with big play ability. With the competition leveling up over the next month, expect Higgins to be even a bigger part of the gameplan. He can be considered for fantasy line-ups when the team plays Kansas next week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State's Jayden Higgins goes 67 yards UNTOUCHED to trim Oklahoma's lead

Iowa State's Jayden Higgins goes 67 yards UNTOUCHED to trim Oklahoma's lead

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • Fox Sports

Hawkeyes reclaim Cy-Hawk Trophy after holding off Iowa St. late in 20-13 win

Jaziun Patterson rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown as the Hawkeyes beat Iowa State 20-13 on Saturday to take back the Cy-Hawk Trophy and g...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Hawkeyes reclaim Cy-Hawk Trophy after holding off Iowa St. late in 20-13 win