At 6-foot-9 and 330 pounds, Iowa State senior offensive tackle Tyler Miller is hard to miss. But at Monday’s media availability, it wasn’t just his size that stood out — it was his T-shirt.
Across his chest, bold letters read: Flow with Rocco.
The slogan belongs to quarterback Rocco Becht, the Cyclones’ rising junior and two-year starter. For Miller, repping the merch is more than fashion — it’s loyalty.
“Let people know to get his merch,” Miller said with a grin. “It’s a great shirt.”
It’s also a symbol of connection. Offensive linemen and quarterbacks are forever tied together: one provides the protection, the other delivers the playmaking. For Miller and Becht, that bond has been forged through consistency — both share the team-high with 27 consecutive starts entering the 2025 season.
“When we have a guy like Rocco in the backfield you want to do everything you can to keep that guy upright and healthy,” Miller said. “If you give him time and opportunities, he’s gonna do great things for our team. We’d probably die for Rocco.”
That last line, borrowed from offensive line coach and run game coordinator Ryan Clanton, may be hyperbole — but it underscores the identity Iowa State is building up front. Under Clanton, the Cyclones have ranked among the nation’s top 20 in fewest sacks allowed the past two seasons. His philosophy is simple: pride in protection, respect for every offensive role, and a quarterback who rewards his linemen by getting the ball out on time.
“He is truly in command of the whole offense and that’s cool to see,” Clanton said of Becht.
The challenge for 2025 is reloading. Iowa State lost two stalwarts — tackle Jalen Travis and center Jarrod Hufford, both eyeing NFL futures — but returns a solid core led by Miller, along with versatile veterans James Neal, Brendan Black, and Dylan Barrett. Neal, a 6-6, 330-pounder, even moonlighted at tight end last season, an experience that broadened his understanding of the offense.
“It opened my eyes to the whole scheme of the field, not just what I’m doing,” Neal said. “It really did open up my mind.”
That mindset fits Clanton’s standard of “violent and versatile” play — every snap, every drill, every rep.
“I’ve always believed that the O-line sets the tone for the game,” Clanton said. “I think they’re there now, and that’s a pretty cool thing to see.”
How it translates after last season’s program-record 11 wins remains to be seen. But for the Cyclones, the formula is clear: toughness, detail, and trust in their quarterback.
And maybe a little bit of swagger.
Because at Iowa State in 2025, it’s not just about protecting the passer. It’s about Flow with Rocco.
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