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Big 12 Preseason Ranking Highlights Challenges To Come for Iowa State Cyclones

The college basketball season is starting to get going with teams starting to play in some exhibition matchups before the year kicks off. For the Iowa State Cyclones, they are coming into the year with some high expectations following a strong 2024-25 campaign. Last season, the Cyclones had a strong year both overall and in the Big 12.

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Star Freshman Reveals He's Excited To Get Things Started With Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is set to begin its 2025-26 season with its first exhibition game of the year against the Creighton Bluejays.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Now Facing Big 12 Competition for Recruit Jacques Felix

Last week was a tough one for the Iowa State Cyclones on the recruiting front. Days after four-star wide receiver Milan Parris announced he was decommitting from the program, three-star defensive lineman Brysen Wessell made the same decision while simultaneously committing to the Missouri Tigers.

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 17

Iowa State Cyclones Vet Not To Be Counted Out in Battle for Role Behind Tamin Lipsey

The Iowa State Cyclones are set to play their first game of the new men’s basketball year on Friday night. They will be traveling to Omaha to take on the Creighton Bluejays in the first of two exhibition games.

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

Jamarion Batemon Thriving in Key Area off the Court for Iowa State Cyclones

There is a good amount of pressure on Iowa State Cyclones freshman guard Jamarion Batemon. A top 100 recruit nationally, he will be counted on to help fill the void created by Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert no longer being part of the program.

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

'It's a Dream Come True for Real' for Football Commit To Play for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones are looking forward to the incoming freshman class for the football team. Even with recent decommits from wide receiver Milan Parris and defensive lineman Brysen Wessell, there is plenty of talent to get excited about.

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

Three Players Iowa State Cyclones Hope Will Be Back After Bye Week

After two straight conference losses, the Iowa State Cyclones are now on their second bye week of the season, and it comes at a good time. Following a

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 16

Tamin Lipsey Receives Incredible Honor Ahead of Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Season

The Iowa State Cyclones have one of the best point guards in the nation entering the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season in Tamin Lipsey. Entering his fourth year with the program, he is set up for his biggest campaign yet.

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

Three Things Iowa State Cyclones Must Improve During Bye Week

The Iowa State Cyclones are heading into their second bye week of the season and unlike the first bye, there is some reason to be concerned. This was a

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

Midseason Report Card for Iowa State Cyclones Running Backs

The Iowa State Cyclones have hit the midway point of their season, and the team is hoping to have a strong second half. So far through seven games, the Cyclones have a record of 5-2 and 2-2 in the conference.

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

Injured Iowa State Cyclones Guard Remaining Positive Despite Likely Missing Season

The Iowa State Cyclones hit the transfer portal pretty hard during the offseason. There were some major holes on the roster that needed to be filled with Curtis Jones, Keshon Gilbert and Brandton Chatfield’s eligibility expiring.

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

Predicting Final Regular Season Record for Iowa State Cyclones After Seven Games

As the Iowa State Cyclones hit the midway point of the season, they will be on their bye this week and then will be trying to get back to their winning ways.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Sporting News / October 15

Iowa State's Chase Sowell caught on camera fighting Colorado fan over helmet on the field

The Cyclones receiver was unharmed in the exchange.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Projected to Face Red-Hot Big 10 School in Bowl Game

The Iowa State Cyclones have entered their second bye week of the season with a 5-2 record overall and a 2-2 record in the conference. Since their first

Rocco Becht News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 15

Midseason Report Card for Iowa State Cyclones Quarterback Rocco Becht

The Iowa State Cyclones have hit the midway point of their season and are in the middle of a two-game losing streak. Despite starting the year with a 5-0

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

Ranking Three Most Challenging Games For Iowa State Cyclones This Season

The Iowa State Cyclones are heading into their second bye week of the season with a 5-2 record and 2-2 record in the conference. Unfortunately, the two

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

Iowa State Cyclones Moving in Right Direction of Key Defensive Metric Despite Loss

Things are not going well for the Iowa State Cyclones football team heading into their Week 8 bye. After starting the season 5-0 and being ranked as high as No.

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

Recent Football Commit Helps Bolster Iowa State Cyclones' 2026 Class

As the Iowa State Cyclones try to make some improvements following two straight losses, the program has taken a significant hit in their standing both within the Big 12 and nationally.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Suffer Unwarranted Change in NCAA Bracketology Predictions

The biggest storyline surrounding the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team right now is the health of point guard Tamin Lipsey. He suffered a knee injury while going up for a rebound in practice a few weeks ago and is still recovering.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Predicted To Face SEC Powerhouse in Bowl Game

As the Iowa State Cyclones try to get some rest and make improvements during their second bye week of the season, they are certainly disappointed with how the last two weeks have gone.

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

Ranking Top Three Quarterbacks of All-Time for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones have been working hard over the past few years to create a strong football program led by their talented coach, Matt Campbell.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Need To Focus on Cleaning Up This Area of Their Game During Bye

There are several reasons why the Iowa State Cyclones are heading into their second bye of the 2025 college football season on a two-game losing streak.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / October 12

Iowa State Football Adds Impressive 2026 Quarterback Prospect

Iowa State just locked in its quarterback spot in the 2026 class, landing a former Oklahoma State commit, three‑star QB Kase Evans. Evans had originally pledged to Oklahoma State, but after the Cowboys made leadership changes, he decommitted and reopened his recruitment.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Iowa State uses 310-pound offensive lineman as emergency kicker

The Iowa State Cyclones are dealing with a kicking emergency, and it forced them into using an offensive lineman for kickoff duties on Saturday. The Cyclones were already down to third-string kicker Chase Smith for Saturday’s game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Boulder, Co.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Yardbarker / October 12