Caden Matson

Awards & Honors Academic All-Big 12 (2024) Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (F23, S24, F24, S25) 2024 Played in all 14 games, primarily on special teams ... was a part of one of the plays of the year in picking up a Myles Mendeszoon blocked punt against Baylor and returning it 25 yards for a touchdown to give the Cyclones the lead in the second quarter ,,, it was the first blocked punt returned for a touchdown by a Cyclone since 2004. 2023 Saw action in two games on special teams. 2022 Redshirted. High School Two-time all-state selection, earning IPSWA first team honors in Class 3A as a senior … was responsible for 49 touchdowns as a senior – 33 passing and 16 rushing … completed 161-of-233 passes for 2,611 yards and 33 touchdowns … also rushed for 1,636 yards and 16 touchdowns … tallied 59 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions … as a junior, threw for 1,515 yards and 14 touchdowns … rushed for 1,068 yards and 18 touchdowns … also lettered in basketball … coached by Derrick Elman. Personal Majoring in agricultural business.