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Iowa State Cyclones' Head Coach Highlights Why Losing Streak Will End

The Iowa State Cyclones have started to face their first adversity of the season, losing two straight games on the road. Now, a great start to the year is beginning to have some concerns. Coming into last week, the Cyclones were undoubtedly feeling well about things.

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Iowa State Cyclones Add More Talent for Secondary in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones have been very busy in the transfer portal, and they continue to bolster a defense that is appearing to be a strength of the team. It has been a busy few weeks for the Cyclones in the transfer portal, with the team seeing a majority of their roster from 2025 enter following the departure of Matt Campbell.

Iowa State Cyclones News / College Football News / January 19

AP Top 25 College Basketball Prediction: How High Will Nebraska Rise, Iowa State Fall?

There wasn't a slew of crazy things happening this week, but the latest AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll should have a few big moves. Iowa State lost twice, Nebraska stayed unbeaten, and the top teams solidified themselves as the stars at the midway point of the season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 18

Linebacker's $311,000 NIL Value Highest Reported Amongst Iowa State Transfers So Far

The Iowa State Cyclones are at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to recruiting players on the transfer portal because of their limited funds compared to other football programs in the country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / January 18

A First-Time Trip to Ames to Experience ‘Hilton Magic’

What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 18

Iowa State Cyclones Should Be Concerned Following Second Straight Loss

The Iowa State Cyclones came into Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 18

Iowa State Cyclones Need To Figure Out How To Snap Troubling Recent Trend

After moving up to No. 2 in the AP Poll Top 25 on the back of a historic start, the Iowa State Cyclones have hit a skid. They have lost two games in a row, both on the road.

Iowa State Cyclones News / NBC Sports / January 17

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 17

Iowa State Cyclones Need Star Player To Break Out of Minor Funk

The Iowa State Cyclones finally suffered their first loss of the season, and they will be seeking to bounce back against the Cincinnati Bearcats. For the

Keys to Iowa State Cyclones Defeating Cincinnati Bearcats in Big 12 Clash

The Iowa State Cyclones were given a dose of their own medicine when they played the Kansas Jayhawks their last time out. Traveling to play Allen Fieldhouse, which has been a house of horrors for the Cyclones, turned out to be disastrous again.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 16

Iowa State Cyclones Starting To Show Interest in Division II Fullback

New Iowa State Cyclones head football coach Jimmy Rogers has been busy in his first few weeks on the job. It is no small task taking over for the winningest coach in program history, Matt Campbell.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 16

Iowa State Cyclones Must Improve in This Key Area Going Forward

The Iowa State Cyclones have suffered their first loss of the season, and the team will be trying to bounce back over the weekend. Road games in the Big 12 are never an easy thing, no matter how good a team is, and the Cyclones found that out the hard way.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 16

Iowa State Cyclones See Significant Drop in Recent Bracketology Projections

It has been a great start to the season for the Iowa State Cyclones with a 16-1 record, but a recent loss has knocked them down a bit. Coming into the week, the Cyclones were a perfect 16-0 but knew that they had a looming test coming up against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 16

Iowa State Cyclones Understandably Drop in College Basketball Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones have gotten off to a fantastic start to the season this year, but a recent loss has ended their attempt at a perfect campaign. This week, the Cyclones headed into Allen Fieldhouse for a massive matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks with a 16-0 record.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 15

Iowa State Cyclones Facing New Competition for 4-Star Landon Blum From Big Ten School

Iowa State Cyclones new head football coach Jimmy Rogers has done a wonderful job of restocking the roster with talent since he took over the job from Matt Campbell.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 15

Transfer Portal Star Commit Cannot Wait To Play in Front of Iowa State Cyclones Fans

Over the last few years, Matt Campbell did a wonderful job of building up the Iowa State Cyclones football program. That is why it was such a tough blow for the school when he decided to accept the head coaching position with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 15

Iowa State Cyclones Land Former Five-Star Recruit from Arkansas Razorbacks

The transfer portal has undoubtedly been a busy time for the Iowa State Cyclones, and the team has recently been able to add a former five-star recruit. Following the loss of Matt Campbell as their coach, the Cyclones knew that this was going to be a much different-looking team in 2026.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 15

Iowa State Cyclones Taking Quantity Over Quality Approach in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones have had as busy a transfer portal cycle as any team in college football. Following their coaching change, there was a mass exodus of players from the roster.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 15

Iowa State Cyclones' Wide Receiver Sets Visits With Two Schools

With the transfer portal still open for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team has been working hard on improving and rebuilding a roster that has suffered a ton of losses. As expected, there has been a ton of turnover for the Cyclones’ roster this winter, and there is still more to come.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 15

Amiri Barnes Reveals Reason Why He Joined Jimmy Rogers and Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones had a historic signing day on Dec. 3. 22 players were part of the Class of 2026, with Matt Campbell securing his highest-ranked class in his 10 years at the helm of the program.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 15

Iowa State Cyclones Lose Another Key Defender to Penn State in Transfer Portal

It has been a hectic couple of weeks for the Iowa State Cyclones, who continue to battle in the transfer portal. Not too long ago, this was a team that lost their head coach Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions, setting up a massive ripple effect for the program.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 14

Kansas saves season by handing No. 2 Iowa State first loss

The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones (16-1, 3-1 Big 12) are undefeated no more, and Kansas may have just saved its season by handing the Cyclones their first loss of the season.

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Cameron Pettaway News / Heartland College Sports / January 12

Iowa State Picks Up MAC Freshman of the Year Running Back

Iowa State just picked up a sneaky-good weapon out of the MAC, landing Bowling Green transfer Cameron Pettaway. The redshirt freshman was named MAC Freshman of the Year after a breakout 2025 season where he posted 365 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and over 900 all-purpose yards.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / January 11

Iowa State’s Losing Streak Is a Reminder of How Fast Things Can Change

AMES, Iowa — No. 11 Iowa State’s three-game losing streak is a great lesson in how quickly things can change in women’s college basketball. Less than two weeks ago, the Cyclones were as celebrated as any team in the country.

Rocco Becht News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Penn State has lands new quarterback via the transfer portal

The Penn State Nittany Lions have landed a new quarterback for the 2026 season via the transfer portal. Quarterback Rocco Becht has committed to Penn State for next season.