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Iowa State Cyclones Snap Losing Streak Despite Offensive Struggles

Coming into Week 11, the matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs figured to be a challenging game for the Iowa State Cyclones, and that proved to be true. With Iowa State being on a four-game losing streak and heading on the road, the team was understandably a significant underdog in the game.

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Iowa State Cyclones Have Unlocked Something Special With Unique Lineup Configuration

The Iowa State Cyclones have gotten off to the exact kind of start they were hoping for in the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Two buy games to begin the campaign were held at Hilton Coliseum against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and the Grambling State Tigers.

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

Ealy Season Weakness for Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball Offense To Keep Eye On

The Iowa State Cyclones have handled business just as they were expected during the first two games of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. After defeating the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in their opener 88-50, they dominated the Grambling State Tigers 102-62 on Thursday evening.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Offense Struggling With Efficiency in Important Area

The Iowa State Cyclones have fallen on some tough times over the last few weeks. After starting the season off ranked in the top 25 with a 5-0 record, they have suffered four losses in a row, send them plummeting in the standings and power rankings.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Overwhelmed Grambling State in Key Area To Get Blowout Victory

The Iowa State Cyclones played their second buy game of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season on Thursday night, hosting the Grambling State Tigers.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Star Will Have Opportunity to Turn It Around Against TCU

The Iowa State Cyclones are hoping that Week 11 will finally be their chance to snap their losing streak and get back in the win column. For the last month or so, the Cyclones have been playing very poorly.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Iowa State's Audi Crooks Hits Milestone in Win Over Southern

Audi Crooks had a strong game The Cyclones beat Southern A glaring issue was shown in the box score The Iowa State women's basketball team is 2-0 on the season after Wednesday's 85-58 win over the Southern Jaguars, a game that provided a spotlight for star center Audi Crooks to play one of her best games in recent memory.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Make Freshmen Swap Along Defensive Line To Maintain Eligibility

The 2025 college football season has gone off the rails for the Iowa State Cyclones. After starting off 5-0, they are currently riding a four-game losing streak that has featured some brutal performances on the field.

3 Big 12 Basketball Takeaways: Iowa State, Kansas and More (Nov. 5)

For the third night of Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball it was all about the women. There were no men’s games and four different women’s teams were in action.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

Iowa State Cyclones Receives Unsettling Prediction for TCU Horned Frogs Game

The Iowa State Cyclones will be seeking to snap what has now become a four-game losing streak in Week 11 against the TCU Horned Frogs. Unfortunately for the Cyclones, the last month has been far from ideal for the program.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Playing It Smart Easing Freshmen Into Roles on the Hardwood

The Iowa State Cyclones got the 2025-26 men’s basketball college season off on the right foot. They destroyed the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Hilton Coliseum on Nov.

Rocco Becht News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

Matt Campbell Provides Shocking Evaluation of Cyclones QB Rocco Becht

The Iowa State Cyclones are heading into Week 11 with an extremely tough matchup coming up. After their 5-0 start to the season, the Cyclones have now lost four straight games and will be an underdog in their Week 11 matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs.

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

Matt Campbell Shares Brutal Injury Updates on Multiple Iowa State Cyclones Players

A lot has contributed to the Iowa State Cyclones struggling as much as they have over the last few weeks. After starting the season 5-0, they have lost four consecutive games, derailing their championship hopes.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Bolster Recruiting Class of 2026 With Another Defensive Commit

The Iowa State Cyclones had a few bad breaks on the recruiting front recently. Two of their key players from the Class of 2026, four-star wide receiver Milan Parris and defensive lineman Bryson Wessell, both opted to decommit from the program.

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

T.J. Otzelberger Hints Iowa State Cyclones Starting Lineup May Not Be Permanent

The Iowa State Cyclones opened the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season in dominant fashion on Monday night. Hosting the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Hilton Coliseum, they came away with an 88-50 victory.

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

Predicting Outcomes in Final Three Games This Season for Iowa State Cyclones

After losing their fourth straight game in Week 10 to the Arizona State Sun Devils, the Iowa State Cyclones have seen their season come off the rails. Just a month ago, the Cyclones were viewed as one of the best teams in the Big 12 and were ranked 14th nationally.

Milan Momcilovic News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

Milan Momcilovic Proves Iowa State Cyclones Exhibitions Didn't Mean Anything

One of the things that people were keeping a close eye on in the Iowa State Cyclones' men’s basketball season opener against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights was veteran forward Milan Momcilovic.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Predicted for AutoZone Liberty Bowl Against SEC Disappointment

The 2025 college football season has not gone according to plan for the Iowa State Cyclones. They made the Big 12 championship game last season, but aren’t going to come close to contending for a title this year.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 3

4 Iowa State Cyclones Role Players Who Could Be Impact Performers in Men's Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones lost a lot of production from their 2024-25 roster, including Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert, the two leading scorers. But, they will have an edge entering the season with the most returning minutes and points scored of any Big 12 team.

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 3

Massive Tamin Lipsey Update Provided for Iowa State Cyclones Ahead of Opener

The Iowa State Cyclones open their 2025-26 men’s college basketball season on Monday night against the Fairleigh Dickson Knights. All attention in the hours leading up to the game is on point guard Tamin Lipsey.

Joshua Jefferson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 3

Where Does Iowa State Cyclones Star Joshua Jefferson Land in Player Rankings?

The Iowa State Cyclones need players to step up this season after losing so much talent from their 2024-25 roster. Their two leading scorers, Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert, both exhausted eligibility along with Brandton Chatfield.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Disrespected in Ranking of All 365 Men's College Basketball Teams

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into a consistently strong program under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. Entering Year 5 of his tenure, he has led the Cyclones to the NCAA Tournament four out of four years thus far.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Star Audi Crooks Giving Back To Combat SNAP Disbursements Delays

Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball player Audi Crooks is a star on the hardwood. She has been a member of the All-Big 12 First Team both years she has been in Ames and is one of the most dominant players in the sport.

Benjamin Brahmer News / Heartland College Sports / November 1

Iowa State Shares Good News on Benjamin Brahmer Injury

Update (5:35 p.m. CT): The Iowa State Cyclones shared an update on Brahmer’s injury around 5:00 p.m. CT, writing, “Ben was transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter of today’s Iowa State-Arizona State game.