(Radio Iowa) – Iowa State offensive coordinator Tom Manning has been searching for options at running back heading into Wednesday’s Cheez-It Bowl against Clemson. All American running back Breece Hall has opted out and is headed to the NFL. He had 253 carries and nearly 15 hundred yards of rushing.

Back up Jirehl Brock had 23 carries this season. Long time Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables is the new head coach at Oklahoma so the Tiger defense will be under new leadership. Manning does not expect drastic changes.

Mickey Conn is Clemson’s new defensive coordinator and Manning says they may have to adjust to some new twists he puts on defense.

The Cyclones are 7-5.