Jared Barnett, a freshman quarterback, just knocked off the #2-ranked team in the nation. Â So far in his young career, Barnett is 3-0 with 2 wins over ranked opponents. Â Entering the game, I (and others) thought that Cyclones would really try to establish the running game. Â Instead, Offensive Coordinator Tom Herman attacked the Pokes through the air. Â Barnett threw 58 passes and completed 31 of them for 376 yards and 3 touchdowns. Â Once again, he was also a factor on the ground as he rushed for 84 yards.
What is most impressive is his maturity and his calmness throughout the game. Â For a little while in the game, it looked like Oklahoma State was going to run away but Barnett kept playing even after throwing a pick 6 earlier in the game. Â At the end of the game and in overtime, he was calm and collective even though he was playing in front of a national audience. Â Pretty amazing considering he is only 19 years old.
This guy can be special in the future.  Look what he’s done so far in three games as a freshman.  I cannot wait to see what he accomplishes before his time at Iowa State is over.
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