How former Cyclones performed in Week 1 of the NFL

A look at Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season highlights how several former Iowa State Cyclones performed. Breece Hall helped the New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 23-10 with 22 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown, plus two catches for 18 yards. Xavier Hutchinson recorded three receptions for 32 yards for the Houston Texans. Charlie Kolar started for the Los Angeles Chargers but finished with zero receptions in a 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. David Montgomery led Houston with three touchdowns—two rushing and one receiving—while totaling 60 rushing yards and 19 on three catches. On defense and special teams, Jaylin Noel had two receptions for 53 yards and return work for the Texans, and Brock Purdy threw for 205 yards and three touchdowns for the 49ers against the Rams in Melbourne.