IRVING, Texas -The Big 12 football coaches announced their All-Big 12 teams today, and 19 Cyclones received postseason honors for their performances on the field in 2021.

Iowa State capped off the regular season with a 7-5 record and a 5-4 mark in Big 12 play, earning a bowl berth for a school-record fifth-straight season.

Of the 19 Cyclones, eight players were All-Big 12 First Team selections and four were second-teamers.

Running back Breece Hall was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year for the second-straight season and defensive end Will McDonald IV was the Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year.

All-Big 12 First Team

Trevor Downing- OL, Jr., Creston, Iowa
Graded out as Iowa State’s top lineman in 2021 after suffering a season-ending injury in the first game of the 2020 campaign. Started all 12 games and was instrumental in helping the Cyclone offense rank No. 1 in the league (Big 12 games only) in total offense at 452.7. Paved holes for All-American Breece Hall, who ranks fifth nationally in rushing (122.7) and is the nation-leader in touchdowns (23).

Breece Hall- RB, Jr., Wichita, Kan.
The two-time winner of Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Big 12 First Team selection led the nation in scoring (138), touchdowns (23) and rushing touchdowns (20) while establishing himself as one of the greatest running backs in Big 12 history. Ranks fourth in career touchdowns (56) and eighth in career rushing yards (3,941) in the Big 12 record book. The Big 12 rushing leader for the second-straight season, Hall ranked fifth nationally in rushing yards per game (122.7). The Doak Walker Award finalist has rushed for a touchdown in 24-straight games, the longest streak in NCAA FBS history.

Xavier Hutchinson- WR, Sr., Jacksonville, Fla.
The Big 12 leader in receptions (82) for the second-straight season, breaking ISU’s single-season record and ranking 15^th nationally. The two-time All-Big 12 First Team selection posted 953 receiving yards, the sixth-best total in ISU history. Recorded four 100-yard receiving games and a pair of 10+ reception efforts. Has an active streak of 24-straight games with a reception. His 146 receptions since 2020 are the most in the NCAA.

Charlie Kolar- TE, Sr., Norman, Okla.
The only unanimous selection, Kolar is one of 12 players in Big 12 history to earn All-Big 12 First Team honors three times. Led all Big 12 tight ends for the third-straight season in receptions (58), receiving yards (723) and touchdown catches (5), breaking ISU tight end single-season records in receptions and receiving yards. Kolar, who is a two-time Mackey Award finalist, is ISU’s all-time tight end leader in receptions (164), receiving yards (2,148) and touchdown catches (22), ranking in ISU’s Top 10 overall in all three categories. Kolar has caught a pass in 35-straight games, the second-longest streak in school history and the fifth-best active string in FBS.

Will McDonald IV- DE, Jr., Pewaukee, Wis.
One of the most dominant pass-rushers in college football, McDonald IV is a two-time All-Big 12 First Team selection. Led the Big 12 in sacks (11.5) and forced fumbles (5), ranking seventh and second nationally, respectively. A two-time winner of the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, McDonald IV is ISU’s all-time leader in sacks (29.0) and his 22.0 sacks since 2020 is the most in the NCAA.

Mike Rose- LB, Sr., Brecksville, Ohio
One of the greatest linebackers in Iowa State history, the two-time All-Big 12 First Team selection has 321 career tackles and 49 career starts, tying for the most starts in school history. Ranks second all-time in career TFL with 41.0. Ranked sixth in the Big 12 in TFL per game (1.09) and 11^th in tackles per game (6.64).

Jared Rus- FB, Jr., Eldridge, Iowa
All-Big 12 First Team selection at fullback. A key player in ISU’s short-yardage blocking formations, helping All-American running back Breece Hall lead the nation in scoring (138). Caught six passes for 59 yards.

Eyioma Uwazurike- DL, Sr., Detroit, Mich.
Wrapped up his final season as a Cyclone in style, ranking fourth in the league in sacks (8.5), the third-best total in school history. Was third on the team with 11.0 TFL and led all ISU down linemen in tackles with 36. Ranks fourth in TFL (34.0) and seventh in sacks (14.5) on ISU’s career record lists.

All-Big 12 Second Team

Chase Allen- TE, Sr., Nixa, Mo.
A four-time All-Big 12 Second Team selection. Recorded 23 catches for 275 yards and two touchdowns. Played in 58 career games, the third-most in school history. Ranks sixth in both receptions (71) and receiving yards (801) on ISU’s all-time tight end record lists.

Colin Newell- OL, Sr., Ames, Iowa
A four-year starter, played a huge role in Breece Hall’s back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and All-America career. A Rimington Trophy watch list member who is a two-time All-Big 12 recipient, Newell has 38 starts in his career.

Brock Purdy- QB, Sr., Gilbert, Ariz.
A four-time All-Big 12 performer, earning second team honors twice (2019, 2021) and first team honors in 2020. The winningest QB in school history (30), Purdy will end his career with 32 school records. The Big 12 leader in passing yards (2,984), total offense (3,208) and completion percentage (73.1), ranking fourth in the nation in completion percentage. Completed over 80 percent of his passes (min. 15 attempts) four times, the most in the nation. Ranks in the Big 12 career Top 10 in completions (7^th– 970), passing yards (8^th– 11,966) and total offense (8^th– 13,139).

Isheem Young- DB, So., Philadelphia, Pa.
Fourth on the team in tackles (56) and tied for the team lead with two interceptions. Led the team in takeaways with three and forced a pair of fumbles. Has 106 tackles, five forced fumbles and three interceptions in his career.

All-Big 12 Honorable Mention
Greg Eisworth II (DB), Beau Freyler (DB), Jake Hummel (LB), Anthony Johnson Jr. (DB), Andrew Mevis (PK), Zach Petersen (DE) and Darrell Simmons Jr. (OL).

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State two-time All-Big 12 First Team defensive end Will McDonald IV was named the Big 12’s Co-Defensive Linemen of the Year, announced today by the league office.

McDonald IV has wreaked havoc on opposing offenses the last two years, leading the Big 12 in sacks in back-to-back seasons. McDonald broke his own school record for sacks in a season in 2021 (11.5) and his 0.96 sacks per game average ranks seventh nationally.

A native of Pewaukee, Wis., McDonald IV is ISU’s all-time career leader in sacks with 29.0, the fourth-most in Big 12 history. He’s recorded 27.0 sacks in his last 28 games.

McDonald IV tied a school record for forced fumbles in a season with five, the most in the Big 12 and tying for second in the nation.

He also has 14.0 TFL on the year, tying for ninth in school history, and his 34.5 career TFL ranks third in school history.

McDonald IV has the most sacks in NCAA FBS since 2020 with 22.0.

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State All-American running back Breece Hall is the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row, announced today by the Big 12 office.

As a repeat winner of the award, Hall is now in elite company, joining Heisman Trophy winners Ricky Williams (Texas, 1997-98), Jason White (Oklahoma, 2003-04) and Baker Mayfield (2015, 2017) as the only players to earn Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year accolades multiple times.

The Doak Walker Award finalist had another incredible season, leading the nation in scoring (138), total touchdowns (23) and rushing touchdowns (20).

Hall leads the Big 12 and is fifth nationally in rushing yards per game (122.7), becoming the ninth player in school history to reach the 1,000-yard plateau in multiple seasons.

A native of Wichita, Kan., Hall rushed for over 100 yards in seven games and tallied over 200 yards from scrimmage three times, including a career-high 281 yards vs. TCU. He is Iowa State’s all-time career leader in scoring (336), touchdowns (56) and rushing touchdowns (50), ranking fourth in Big 12 history in total touchdowns.

Hall’s ability to produce points has been on display again in 2021. He matched his school record total in scoring (138) and total touchdowns (23) this season.

He has seven multi-TD rush games to rank second nationally, and his 20 career multi-TD games equals the Big 12 record.

Hall’s outstanding consistency throughout his career is eye-popping. In his last 32 games, Hall has recorded 56 touchdowns and been over 100 yards from scrimmage 27 times.

Hall made history against TCU on Friday when he rushed for a touchdown in his 24^th consecutive game, breaking the all-time NCAA FBS record.

The Cyclone star has 17 rushes of 20+ yards this year, including four of 50+ yards to equal his season school record he set a year ago.

Hall also showed his versatility by catching 36 passes for 302 yards out of the backfield.