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Kansas State is Without Four Players vs. Iowa State

Kansas State is heading into Saturday’s matchup with No. 8 Iowa State beat up, thin, and in trouble. The Wildcats will be without four players, and if you’ve been watching this team lately, that’s basically the nail in the coffin before the ball even tips.

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Iowa Women Win In-State Battle Over Iowa State 194-105

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam January 31, 2026 Ames, IA Results PDF The Iowa women defeated in-state rival Iowa State 194-105 in a dual meet on Saturday, January 31st.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 31

T.J. Otzelberger Challenging Iowa State Cyclones Freshman After Career Game

The Iowa State Cyclones picked up another dominant victory in their most recent game against the Colorado Buffaloes. Iowa State got off to a hot start and rode that right through the end to a 97-67 blowout.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 31

This Key Group Has Been Major Contributor for Iowa State Cyclones This Season

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to pick up their 19th victory of the year on Thursday in what was one of the best games of the season for the program. It has been a great campaign so far for the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 31

Iowa State Cyclones Star Rightfully Seen as Top 5 Player This Season

The Iowa State Cyclones have been one of the best teams in the country this season, and a major reason for their success has been the performance of some key players. So far this year, the Cyclones have been able to have one of the best starts in the history of the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 31

Iowa State Cyclones Holding Steady in Joe Lunardi's Bracketology Update

The Iowa State Cyclones hit a rough patch recently, losing two games in a row after their historic 16-0 start to the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. That two-game losing streak ended up knocking them down a few rungs in the Men’s Basketball Bracketology update done by Joe Lunardi of ESPN.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 31

Iowa State Cyclones' Rising Star Could Become Player of the Year Candidate

The Iowa State Cyclones are once again building momentum heading into February, and one of their star players has really been elevating his game to the next level. Coming into the season, the Cyclones were expected to be a strong team in a loaded Big 12 conference.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 30

Iowa State Cyclones Dynamic Duo Named to Naismith Defensive Player of Year Watchlist

The Iowa State Cyclones 2025-26 men’s basketball team could go down as one of the best the school has ever seen. They got off to the best start in program history, winning the first 16 games of the season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 30

Iowa State Cyclones Star Receives Poor Placement in Player of the Year Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones were recently able to improve to 19-2 on the season and are proving to be one of the best teams in the country. Despite a little hiccup a couple of weeks ago on the road, in which they lost two straight games, the Cyclones are back on track.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 30

Iowa State Cyclones Rightfully Rise in Recent Basketball Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a fantastic season so far, and despite a recent slip-up, the team is back on track. To begin the year, there were few teams in the country that were better than the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 30

Audi Crooks Makes Big 12 History Dominating for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team got off to an incredible start and has been must-watch television, but it all came to a screeching halt.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 30

Iowa State 'Still Feels Right' to Class of 2026 Commit Despite Coaching Change

A lot has changed for the Iowa State Cyclones football team over the last few weeks, which began with the departure of Matt Campbell. The winningest coach in program history decided to accept the head coaching position with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Swish Appeal / January 30

Iowa State and Audi Crooks are on a winning streak, USC fights on with a big upset and more women’s college hoops happenings

We’re in the midst of the loaded late-January women’s college basketball calendar, where the depths of conference play, combined with some deep cold, can lead to some chaotic outcomes.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 29

Iowa State Cyclones Cruise To Victory Following Ridiculous Start Against Colorado

The Iowa State Cyclones came into the matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes looking to build momentum, and a historic start helped them win their third straight game. Following a little bit of a hiccup in conference play against the Kansas Jayhawks and the Cincinnati Bearcats, the Cyclones appear to be back on track.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 29

Iowa State Cyclones Rightfully Viewed as Final Four Contender

As the Iowa State Cyclones head toward February, the team has had a fantastic start to the season. Now, they will be hoping to continue that momentum and compete for a title. Through 20 games, the Cyclones have been able to prove that they are one of the best teams in college basketball this year.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 29

Iowa State Cyclones' Star Receives Impressive National Recognition

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a great season so far, and the team is looking to continue to build momentum heading into March. One of the top reasons for the success has been the emergence of a couple of stars for the program. Coming into the year, the Cyclones were expected to be a solid team in a very strong Big 12 conference.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 29

Jimmy Rogers Reveals Future Roster Building Plans for Iowa State Cyclones

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for new Iowa State Cyclones head football coach Jimmy Rogers. He has worked tirelessly to restock a roster that saw more attrition than any in the country this offseason outside of the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 28

Iowa State Cyclones Will Be Challenged by Two Talented Players from Colorado

It was a great week for the Iowa State Cyclones following a bit of a slip-up on the road. Now, as winners of two straight games, they will be seeking to

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 28

Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball Is Leading Country in Unique Metric

The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team looks to have gotten things back on track after a brutal stretch. After winning their first 13 games of the season and joining the men’s team in the top 10 of their respective AP Polls, Iowa State hit a rough patch.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 28

Iowa State Cyclones Star Rightfully Viewed as First Round NBA Talent

The Iowa State Cyclones are off to a fantastic start with an 18-2 record through the first 20 games of the year. One of the major reasons has been the emergence of one of the best players in the country. Coming into the campaign, the Cyclones were expected to be a solid program and a contender in the Big 12, like most years.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 28

Class of 2026 Signee Fully Committed to New Iowa State Football Staff

The last few weeks have been incredibly busy for the Iowa State Cyclones football program because of the coaching change. Matt Campbell, after 10 years at the helm, accepted the head coaching position with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Jimmy Rogers News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 28

Jimmy Rogers Reveals What Has Been Stressful About Time at Iowa State

The 2026 college football season will be the dawn of a new era for the Iowa State Cyclones program. For the first time in a decade, they will have a new head coach on the sidelines.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / January 27

Big 12 Softball Schedules Media Days and Preview Show

The Big 12 Conference announced its preseason softball television lineup for the 2026 season, less than two weeks out, featuring two virtual media day shows as well as a season preview program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / January 27

How Will Jimmy Rogers’ ‘Adapt or Die’ Mentality Translate to Iowa State

“Adapt or die.” That quote hits hard, and it came straight from the mouth of Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers. In a recent conversation with Cyclone Fanatic, Rogers outlined his view of the current landscape of college football, and made sure to note that there’s a ton of nuance involved when building a program the right way.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / January 26

Gordon Eakin Reveals Why BYU Softball’s 2026 Preseason Schedule Is the Toughest Ever

BYU Softball Head Coach Gordon Eakin is calling it "by far the toughest" preseason schedule the Cougars have in store this upcoming 2026 campaign, as mentioned in a story from Dave McCann of Deseret News last Wednesday.