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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Ranking the Top 25 Iowa State Football Players Entering Season (5-1)

The Iowa State Cyclones are going into the 2026 college football season with pretty low expectations. With new starters at all 22 positions on both offense and defense, it’s going to be intriguing to see how the squad is able to shape up in year one under new head coach Jimmy Rogers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 1

Iowa State Football Starting Its Three Best Wide Receivers

The Iowa State Cyclones are going into the 2026 season with an immensely different roster. With Matt Campbell leaving after a 10-year tenure, an abundance of players left with him, leaving Iowa State absolutely rinsed.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 1

Iowa State Basketball’s Floor Is Still a Solid Season

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into one of the most consistently productive programs in the country. Since T.J. Otzelberger took over as head coach from Steve Prohm, the team has qualified for the NCAA tournament five out of five times.

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

Iowa State Football Freshman Will Have To Earn Offensive Role

The Iowa State Cyclones have plenty of opportunities up for grabs on the gridiron given the current state of the program. With zero returning starters after Jimmy Rogers was hired to replace Matt Campbell, it is virtually a completely clean slate for everyone on the roster.

Isaac Terrell News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / August 31

Breaking Down if Isaac Terrell Can Be Best Defensive Player for Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for the start of the season on Saturday, and the program will be hoping to start the new era on a positive note. While the Cyclones will be a big favorite against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, they must still handle their business.

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

Jaylen Raynor Needs To Improve in Key Area To Elevate Iowa State Offense

There is a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor. He has a massive void to fill, taking over for three-year starter Rocco Becht, who transferred to the Penn State Nittany Lions, following head coach Matt Campbell.

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

Ranking the Top 25 Iowa State Football Players Entering the Season (10-6)

The Iowa State Cyclones are nearing the start of their 2026 season, and with a new head coach in Jimmy Rogers, there are a lot of question marks surrounding the team on both offense and defense.

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'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.