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AMES -- Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious George Munger Award, which recognizes the college football Coach of the Year.
Campbell has led Iowa State to its first 10-win season in the program's 133-year history, finishing the regular season 10-2 overall and 7-2 in conference play while earning a berth in the Big 12 Championship game.
The Cyclones matched the best start in school history, opening the season 7-0 and climbing to as high as No. 9 in The Associated Press poll.
Campbell, who recently agreed to a contract extension through the 2032 season, became Iowa State's winningest coach earlier this season. He's 63-51 with the Cyclones.
He's also 45-36 in conference play, which is 18 more league victories than any other coach in the school's history. Campbell owns 45 of ISU's 89 all-time wins against Big 12 teams.
Campbell and the No. 18 Cyclones return to action Dec. 28 at the Pop-Tarts Bowl against No. 15 Miami.