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Iowa State Football Still Has Work To Earn Bowl Game Projection

Coming into the 2026 college football season, expectations were at rock bottom for the Iowa State Cyclones. With a new regime in place, led by head coach Jimmy Rogers, zero returning starters from the 2025 team and virtually an entirely new roster, it was anyone’s guess what to expect from the Cyclones this season.

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Start Time, TV Channel Announced for Iowa State Football's First Big 12 Game

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off a tough loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Cy-Hawk game. Despite the defeat, the team proved they can play with a Top 25-caliber team, which is encouraging going forward. Through two games, the Cyclones have a record of 1-1 and have shown some good things on the field.

Iowa State Basketball Will Be Featured in Big Monday Slate

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into one of the most consistently successful programs in the nation. Since T.J. Otzelberger took over as head coach, the team has turned into a perennial contender in the Big 12 and is looking to break through nationally.

Malik Verdon News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Former Iowa State Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Iowa State safety Malik Verdon has been waived by the Atlanta Falcons with an injury settlement, closing a difficult first chapter of his NFL career that never got a true on-field start.

Iowa State Recently Hosted Recruit Visiting Iowa for Cy-Hawk Rivalry Game

Arguably, the biggest challenge that Jimmy Rogers and his staff faced when taking over the Iowa State Cyclones was making up for lost time on the recruiting trail.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 21 Iowa, Iowa State ramp up for defining moment in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Iowa State emerged victorious in its last two trips to Iowa City, but that was under former coach Matt Campbell. New Cyclones coach Jimmy Rogers matches wits against Iowa coaching legend Kirk Ferentz in the Cy-Hawk rivalry for the first time on Saturday night when Iowa State and the No.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 7

Iowa State Football's Breakout Player Wasn't Who People Expected

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to handle business in Week 1 against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks despite some inclement weather that led to kickoff being delayed by half an hour.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 6

Iowa State Football Will Need to Improve in This Key Area

The Iowa State Cyclones have officially kicked off the season, and they started off the Jimmy Rogers era on a positive note. With a 38-10 win against Southeast Missouri, there was a lot to like about the performance for the Cyclones.

Isaac Terrell News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 6

Iowa State Football's Isaac Terrell Has Put the Big 12 on Notice

With a new era underway for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team was able to get a comfortable win over Southeast Missouri, giving Jimmy Rogers his first win with the program. Coming into Week 1, there was no shortage of questions about what this team might be.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 6

3 Biggest Positive Takeaways From Iowa State Football’s Win Over SEMO

The Iowa State Cyclones began the 2026 season against the SEMO Redhawks to open the Jimmy Rogers era. And they came out on top with a fantastic win, 38-10, to start the year 1-0.

Jaylen Raynor News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 5

What We Learned About Jaylen Raynor in Iowa State Football Debut

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to start off the season on a positive note with a comfortable win over Southeast Missouri. While this win was to be expected, it did provide some clarity on what the Cyclones could look like this season. With the new era starting on Saturday for Iowa State, it was important for the team to get a win over SEMO.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 5

Start for Iowa State Football Opener Delayed by Weather

The Iowa State Cyclones are set to begin the 2026 college football season this afternoon at Jack Trice Stadium. Originally, kickoff was set for 1 p.m. ET/12 p.m.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 5

Iowa State vs SEMO Score Prediction, Star Players, and Big Plays

We are less than a day away from Iowa State Cyclone football season to start back up again. This Saturday, they will take on the SEMO Redhawks in the first game of the Jimmy Rogers era.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 5

Iowa State Football vs. Southeast Missouri: Preview:

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set to start the season in Week 1 at home against Southeast Missouri. As the new era gets going for the Cyclones, the pressure will be on to get a win. Following a wild offseason, Iowa State is officially getting ready to start life without Matt Campbell.

Isaac Terrell News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 4

Isaac Terrell Is Iowa State Football’s Biggest X-Factor Against SEMO

It’s going to be a big Week 1 for the Iowa State Cyclones, who take on the SEMO Redhawks to open the season. With 22 new starters on offense and defense, it’s going to be a tough but intriguing first game for the squad.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 4

Breaking Down the One Area That Could Decide Iowa State Football's Week 1 Matchup

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set to start the season on Saturday, and what this team might be able to accomplish has yet to be determined. Following a wild offseason, the Cyclones are a completely different-looking group than last year.

Jaylen Raynor News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 3

Why Jalen Raynor Could Have Huge Debut for Iowa State Football

With the start of the college football season here for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team will be seeking to get off to a strong start against Southeast Missouri.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Busting Brackets / September 3

Iowa State’s Christian Wiggins injury removes a future answer before he gets started

Iowa State will enter the 2026-27 season without one of the most interesting young players in its backcourt. Freshman Christian Wiggins has been ruled out for the season because of an injury.

Jaylen Raynor News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 3

Iowa State Football’s Jaylen Raynor Disrespected in QB Ranks

The Iowa State Cyclones needed an entirely new roster this offseason after head coach Matt Campbell departed, taking over as head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 3

SEMO QB Braylen Ragland Could Cause Trouble for Iowa State

We are just a few days away from the Iowa State Cyclones taking on the Southeast Missouri Redhawks in their opening game of the 2026 college football season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 2

The Iowa State Football Player With the Most To Prove in Week 1

With Week 1 officially here, the Iowa State Cyclones are getting set to enter a new era for the program. In their first game of the year, the expectation will be to start out on a positive note. Coming off a wild offseason, the Cyclones are going to be a fascinating team this year.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 2

Iowa State Basketball Shockingly Drops Out of Way-Too-Early Top 25

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team experienced a good amount of turnover on the roster this offseason. Seniors Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson, Nate Heise and Eric Mulder all exhausted their eligibility.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / July 27

'There’s no bad blood': Audi Crooks addresses transferring from Iowa State

Audi Crooks is from Algona, Iowa. She committed to the Iowa State Cyclones out of high school and became one of the best college basketball players in the country.