
Chris Francis remains Iowa State’s steady, veteran leg
In the 2026 season, Chris Francis profiles as a trusted, experienced place kicker for Iowa State: a redshirt senior from Dubuque listed at 6-0, 182, with a long Cyclone track record and special-teams reliability.[2][1] His differentiator is consistency under pressure and veteran savvy rather than flash—he’s the kind of specialist a team values for clean operation, poise, and dependable execution in tight games.[2][6]