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Iowa State Cyclones Star Underwent Successful Surgery, Weighing Future Options

The 2025 college football season was a roller coaster ride for the Iowa State Cyclones. They started the season on a high note, winning their first five games before suffering a mid-season lull.

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Sources: Iowa St. QB Becht has shoulder surgery

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht underwent labrum surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, an injury he played through for most of the 2025 season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Former Iowa State Cyclones Commit Receives Offer From Penn State Nittany Lions

As the Iowa State Cyclones continue to try to retain roster pieces following the departure of their head coach, Matt Campbell, a recent decommit has been offered by Campbell’s new school. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to see the recruiting classes for both 2026 and 2027 taking some massive hits following the departure of Campbell.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Football Lose Key 2026 Quarterback Recruit

As the Jimmy Rogers era continues to start for the Iowa State Cyclones, another commit from the 2026 class will be leaving the program. It was just over a week ago that the Cyclones were able to have one of the best recruiting classes in the history of the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / December 12

Did Jimmy Rogers Really Need to Drop an F-Bomb at the Iowa State Game?

New Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers made quite a first impression on the fan base on Thursday night when he was introduced to a raucous crowd at the Hilton Coliseum.

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

Iowa State Cyclones 2026 Recruiting Class Diminishes Further With Two More Decommits

Last week, the Iowa State Cyclones were full of optimism and hope for what the future held. Signing Day was shaping up to be incredibly successful for the program, with Matt Campbell on the verge of landing the best recruiting class of his tenure.

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

Landing Top 25 Recruit Would be Massive Win for Iowa State Cyclones' Jimmy Rogers

As the Iowa State Cyclones transition from Matt Campbell to Jimmy Rogers at head coach, they will need to continue to try to build upon the work that their former head coach started with the 2027 recruiting class. With the loss of their head coach recently, the Cyclones have understandably started to see some players decommit from the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Swish Appeal / December 11

No. 11 Iowa’s spirited comeback was not enough against No. 10 Iowa State and Audi Crooks

It had all the makings of a college basketball classic: Two undefeated in-state rivals ranked in the top 15 set to clash before a raucous crowd with bragging rights on the line.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Suffer Major Blow With Multiple Coaches Joining Matt Campbell

With the dust continuing to settle from Matt Campbell’s departure from the Iowa State Cyclones, more coaches are starting to follow him to Penn State. After leaving the Cyclones, the program knew that their former head coach's leaving was going to have a negative impact on the program.

NBA News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 11

Iowa State Cyclones Star Joins Exclusive List With Dominant Performance on Court

The 2025-26 college basketball season has been very successful for both the men’s and women’s teams at Iowa State. Both squads are ranked inside the top 10 of their respective Top 25 polls and dominating impressively.

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

Will Slagle Drawing Interest From Multiple Schools Following Decommitment

The Iowa State Cyclones recently lost one of their top recruits from their 2027 class as the ripple effect of Matt Campbell's leaving continues. As expected, the Cyclones are starting to lose some of their players who were recruited by their former coach.

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

2 Iowa State Cyclones Offensive Players Decommit, Reopen Recruitments

The Iowa State Cyclones were ecstatic last week when 22 players put pen to paper during Signing Day. It was on the verge of being the best recruiting class in Matt Campbell’s tenure with the school.

Crooks: 11-0 ISU 'battle-tested' after win vs. Iowa

Audi Crooks had another huge game in leading No. 10 Iowa State past in-state rival and No. 11 Iowa on Wednesday. After the win, which kept the Cyclones undefeated at 11-0, Crooks said, "I feel like now we're officially battle-tested."

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 11

Audi Crooks continues unprecedented pace in Iowa State's win

Audi Crooks continues unprecedented pace in No. 10 Iowa State's win over No. 11 Iowa

The 10th-ranked Iowa State women held off a rally from No. 11 Iowa in a 74-69 win in the latest installment of the in-state rivalry on Wednesday night.

Arkansas women bounce back, trounce Jackson State

Women's Top 25 roundup

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

In men's CBB news, No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

No. 7 Houston cruises to a big win over lowly Jackson State

No. 23 Nebraska whips Wisconsin, equals best start in school history

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

Keeping Iowa State Cyclones' Star Player Should Be Top Priority for Jimmy Rogers

The Iowa State Cyclones have entered a new era following the departure of Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Now, the program will be hoping to keep key talent around.

NFL News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 10

Iowa State Cyclones Have Reportedly Found Their New Offensive Coordinator From Lions

The Jimmy Rogers era for the Iowa State Cyclones is officially underway. After having Matt Campbell at the helm for 10 years, he decided to accept the head coaching job with the Penn State Nittany Lions, bringing to a close the most successful chapter in program history.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Among Top Surprises in College Basketball This Season

The Iowa State Cyclones have been off to a fantastic start to the 2025-26 season and have firmly established themselves as one of the best teams in the country. On Saturday, the Cyclones pulled off one of the best wins that any team is going to have this year when they went on the road and beat the Purdue Boilermakers in blowout fashion.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Lose Four-Star Commit from 2027 Recruiting Class

As the Jimmy Rogers era begins for the Iowa State Cyclones, their 2027 recruiting class recently took a significant blow. With a new head coach coming in for the Cyclones after 10 great years under Matt Campbell, the program knew that they would be going through some changes.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 9

History Is on the Side of Iowa State Cyclones As National Championship Contenders

The Iowa State Cyclones earned arguably the most impressive win of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season to date when they went on the road to West Lafayette, Indiana, to face the Purdue Boilermakers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 9

Iowa State Cyclones' HC Jimmy Rogers Lays Out Plan to Retain Players

The Iowa State Cyclones recently introduced their new head coach Jimmy Rogers, and he had plenty to talk about as the new head coach. After a crazy couple of days for the Cyclones, they recently introduced their new head coach and will be excited to start a new era.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / December 9

Iowa State Football Loses Their Top 2027 Commitment

Iowa State just lost its top commitment in the 2027 class, and it’s a tough one to spin in a positive light. Four-star offensive lineman Will Slagle has officially decommitted from the program, reopening his recruitment less than three weeks after giving the Cyclones his verbal pledge.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / December 6

Iowa State Just CRUSHED America’s Best Basketball Team

So Iowa State just rolled into Mackey Arena and beat the brakes off the No. 1 team in the country. Final score: 81-58. That’s not just a win. That’s a straight-up demolition.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6

No. 10 Iowa State lays historic road beatdown on No. 1 Purdue

The 10th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones are for real, and they left no doubt on Saturday in a 81-58 drubbing of No. 1 Purdue.

Three takeaways from No. 25 Arkansas' win over Fresno State

Duke off to first 10-0 start in eight years behind second-half surge

No. 6 Louisville tops No. 22 Indiana after taking big lead early

Kentucky's $22 million roster not living up to its price tag

Doug Gottlieb throws a chair after his team blows late lead

Jimmy Rogers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 6

Iowa State has its replacement for Matt Campbell

In a swift move following Matt Campbell’s departure to Penn State, Iowa State has tapped Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers as its next leader, reports ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 6