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Iowa State Basketball Guard in Line for New Role & Breakout

We are nearing college basketball season, and many teams have held secret scrimmages and exhibitions over the last few days. The Iowa State Cyclones have one of their own this week, taking on the Creighton Bluejays, and will face the Northwestern Wildcats closer to the start of the season on November 2nd.

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Dominic Overby Injury Is Massive Blow To Sputtering Iowa State Offense

The Iowa State Cyclones are going to spend a lot of their bye week focusing on how to get their offense on track. They have dominated the weaker defenses on their schedule, but in three games against stong defenses in the Iowa Hawkeyes, Utah Utes and BYU Cougars, moving the ball consistently has been a challenge.

Blake Buchanan News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 14

Blake Buchanan Primed for Big Year With Iowa State Basketball

College basketball season is right around the corner, and excitement is on the rise for the Iowa State Cyclones, who look to perform well in Year 6 under head coach T.J.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 13

How Important Is Iowa State University to the City of Ames?

Iowa State is a unique school in the sense that they are located in one of the true college towns in America. With a total population of around 66,000 residents, Ames, IA, is among some of the smallest Power Four college towns in the entire country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Iowa State’s Bill Fennelly Announces Retirement Decision After 38 NCAA Seasons as Head Coach

Iowa State coaching legend Billy Fennelly has announced his retirement after 38 seasons. Building a college basketball program that can compete nationally, while sustaining success for decades and turning it into a tradition, is a big challenge.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 12

Iowa State Basketball Receives Shocking KenPom Projection

The Iowa State Cyclones have been one of the most consistently productive teams in men’s college basketball under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. Since he took over a team that went 2-22, the Cyclones have qualified for the NCAA tournament in all five seasons he has been at the helm.

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / October 12

Longtime Iowa State women's coach Fennelly to retire after season

Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced Monday he will retire at the end of the coming season, his 32nd with the Cyclones.

Jaylen Raynor News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 12

Why Iowa State Football Should Be Concerned About Performance of Jaylen Raynor

In what ended up being a defensive battle in their Week 5 matchup, the Iowa State Cyclones suffered a loss to the BYU Cougars by a score of 24-10. As expected against the eighth-ranked team in the country on the road, this was not an easy game for Iowa State.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 11

Iowa State Football Has Major Offensive Issues To Iron Out

The Iowa State Cyclones have performed at a higher level than many people thought they would coming into the 2026 college football season. Many analysts predicted they would finish in last place in the Big 12 and would be one of the worst teams in the country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 10

How Kickoff Times Impact Iowa State Football Attendance

Over the past few weeks, there has been a bit of an outrage regarding Iowa State Cyclone football and their lack of night games, and it’s completely valid.

Iowa State Cyclones News / The Forkball / October 10

BYU Bests Iowa State to Move to 5-0!

On a Friday night in Provo, BYU beat Iowa State to start 3-0 in Big 12 play! BYU came out of the gate throwing the ball. They didn’t take deep shots every play, but let the short and intermediate passing game open up the offense.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 10

Iowa State Football Has Poor Offensive Showing Against BYU

The Iowa State Cyclones came into a rare Friday night matchup against the BYU Cougars hoping to pull off an upset. Following a big win in Week 5, the Cyclones knew it would be a challenging game on the road against the eighth-ranked team in the country.

Making the Case for Iowa State Football To Make a Bowl Game

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a great season so far compared to expectations. Coming into the year, Iowa State was projected to be the worst team in the Big 12 after losing its head coach and nearly its entire team to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Jaylen Raynor News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 7

Why Jaylen Raynor Can Put Together Best Game Yet Against BYU

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for a big Week 6 matchup on Friday night against the BYU Cougars. Following an impressive shootout victory, an upset will be on the mind of the Cyclones in this one. Entering their Friday night showdown, Iowa State has to be feeling really good about the campaign so far.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 7

Iowa State Football Will Catch a Huge Break With BYU Injuries

The Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for one of their biggest tests of the season in Week 6 of the 2026 college football season. They will be heading on the road to face the BYU Cougars for a Friday night game in Provo, Utah.

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

Iowa State Football Has Found a New Identity

As the Iowa State Cyclones get set for a big game against the BYU Cougars on Friday night, the team might have found a new identity in their recent win. In Week 5, the Cyclones were able to get their biggest win of the young season and altered their outlook for the year.

Iowa State Football Earns Bold Bowl Game Prediction With Big Ten Foe

The 2026 college football season has been a solid one for the Iowa State Cyclones thus far. After picking up a hard-fought victory in a shootout against the West Virginia Mountaineers, 45-42, they are 3-2 on the season and 1-1 in the Big 12.

Aiden Flora News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 5

Iowa State Football's Aiden Flora Brings Home Multiple Weekly Awards

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to earn a massive win over the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday, and in the game, one of their top players really stood out. Coming into Week 5, it was no secret the importance that the game had for the Cyclones.

Softball News / Softball On SI / September 29

Patrick Murphy’s New Alabama Contract Makes Him One of NCAA Softball’s Highest-Paid Coaches

Patrick Murphy just tied for the third-highest paid NCAA softball coach. The University of Alabama Board of Trustees Compensation Committee met on Monday

Aiden Flora News / TWSN / September 20

Aiden Flora Is Forcing Iowa State to Rethink Its Offense

For the Iowa State Cyclones, their hidden weapon on offense is no longer hidden after their Week 3 game against Bowling Green. That secret weapon was running back Aiden Flora, but that is no longer the case.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 20

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss looks like 'franchise QB' in potential Heisman moment vs. LSU

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will play on Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 3 standouts.

Chambliss leads Ole Miss over Lane Kiffin, LSU

Chambliss apologizes for postgame comments after beating LSU

Darian Mensah's start compares to Robert Griffin III Heisman season

Heisman quarterly report: Chambliss remains in lead

The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3

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.

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.