Iowa State Denies Allegations of Spying on Kansas State's Huddles

Coach T.J. Otzelberger and Athletic Director Jamie Pollard Dismiss Claims as 'Ludicrous Rumors'

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger and athletic director Jamie Pollard have both denied allegations that their team was spying on Kansas State’s huddles during a recent game.
The allegations arose after Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had intense discussions with Otzelberger during and after the game, and a report suggested that Iowa State may have had representatives in the stands behind Kansas State’s bench with the intent of stealing signs.
Pollard stated that he reviewed the entire game video twice and found no evidence to support the allegations.
The controversy has drawn comparisons to a recent scandal involving the Michigan football program, where a team recruiting analyst resigned after being discovered attending games of upcoming opponents to steal coaches’ play signals.
Despite the controversy, Iowa State secured a 79-75 victory over No. 7 Kansas.