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Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball Class of 2026 Underappreciated in Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones look to have hit it big with their Class of 2025 men’s basketball recruits. T.J. Otzelberger and his staff deserve a lot of credit for finding players who are not only talented but fit exactly what they are looking for.

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Matt Campbell on Verge of Making Iowa State Cyclones History on Signing Day

The Iowa State Cyclones went into signing day this year with 22 players committed to the Class of 2026. Thus far, they were able to avoid any funny business with players in the class, all sending in the paperwork to officially sign with the school.

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

Two Prospects Linked to Iowa State Cyclones Worth Keeping Eye on During Signing Day

The Iowa State Cyclones football team looks to have a solid group of recruits coming to Ames in the Class of 2026. Heading into Signing Day, there are currently 22 players committed to the program.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Should Not Need Transfer Portal to Improve This Area

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare for signing day and their upcoming bowl game, the team must also be mindful of the transfer portal. After a win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Cyclones were able to finish the regular season with an 8-4 record.

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

Where Does Cyclones' Recruiting Class Ranking Heading Toward Early Signing Day?

The Iowa State Cyclones have seen the regular season come to an end and will be starting to prepare for a busy couple of weeks. While the program awaits who they will be playing in their bowl game, the coaching staff will be busy finalizing their recruiting class and trying to navigate the transfer portal.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Predicted To Play in AutoZone Liberty Bowl Against AAC Contenders

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to finish the 2025 college football regular season on a high note. Their victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys was their eighth of the season, an impressive milestone for the program.

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

Iowa State Cyclones, Killyan Toure Earn Impressive Superlatives for Recent Play

There were a lot of standout performances at the Players Era Festival during Feast Week in men’s college basketball, including that of the Iowa State Cyclones.

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

T.J. Otzelberger Shares Encouraging Update on Injured Iowa State Cyclones Star

The Iowa State Cyclones left Las Vegas and the Players Era Festival with a 3-0 record, improving their overall mark to 7-0 on the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t all positive on their trip to Sin City.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Hold Steady in Women's Basketball AP Poll Top 25

The 2025-26 college basketball season is shaping up to be a great one for the Iowa State Cyclones for both the men’s and women’s teams. After a successful trip to Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival during Feast Week, the men’s team has moved up the AP Poll Top 25.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 1

Iowa State Cyclones Finish Strong in Recent College Football Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to secure their eighth win of the season in Week 14 against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Fortunately, the program has finished the year strong. It has certainly been an interesting campaign for the Cyclones in 2025.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 1

Iowa State Cyclones Should Be Set for Years at Key Position Offensively

The 2025 college football regular season is in the books for the Iowa State Cyclones. They will finish the campaign 8-4, earning an invite to a yet-to-be-determined bowl game for the third consecutive season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 1

Undefeated Iowa State Cyclones Making Moves in Men's Basketball AP Poll Top 25

The Iowa State Cyclones took a trip to Las Vegas last week to participate in the Players Era Festival and handled business. In their opener, they defeated the St.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 1

Iowa State Cyclones Receive Major Respect in First NET Rankings of Season

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team came into the 2025-26 season with a chip on their shoulders. They were comfortably inside the Top 25 rankings,

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 1

Iowa State Cyclones Deservedly Moving in Right Direction of Polls

The Iowa State Cyclones have done a great job rallying in the last few weeks to keep their season from completely derailing. After starting the campaign 5-0 and being ranked in the top 25, things went awry for a few weeks.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 1

Iowa State Cyclones Will Show Abundance of Caution With Injured Star Player

The Iowa State Cyclones have gotten off to a wonderful start in the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. With a 3-0 showing at the Players Era Festival, the Cyclones are now 7-0.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Swish Appeal / December 1

Unstoppable Audi Crooks keeps No. 10 Iowa State undefeated with a career-high 47 points

Entering the Blue Heron Division Championship of the Coconut Hoops Tournament in Fort Meyers, FL on Sunday afternoon, junior center Audi Crooks was already scoring more than one point per minute for No.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 30

Iowa State Predicted To Play in Kinder's Texas Bowl Against Top Group of 5 Team

The Iowa State Cyclones aren’t going to be playing for the Big 12 championship or earning a spot in the College Football Playoff this year, but they should be proud of how much success they experienced in 2025.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 30

Matt Campbell Believes This Reason Will Keep Players From Leaving Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off their eighth win of the season against the Oklahoma State Cowboys and will now be entering an interesting time of the year. It was a solid showing by the Cyclones in their Week 14 finale against the Cowboys.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 30

Joshua Patterson Makes Shocking Decision on Future With Iowa State Cyclones Football

The Iowa State Cyclones' secondary suffered a malady of injuries throughout the 2025 college football season. It led to the team digging deep into their depth chart in search of healthy players who could contribute.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / November 30

More Than 100 Players Declare for AUSL Allocation Draft Pool

The sophomore year of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League is going to look very different. Following the announcement of two expansion teams, the AUSL had more than 100 players declare for the Allocation Draft, which is scheduled to take place on Monday, Dec.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 30

This Area Continues To Be Top Strength for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to secure their eighth win of the season with a victory against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Coming into the game, the Cyclones were a heavy favorite and were expected to cruise to a win.

Iowa State Cyclones News / SwimSwam / November 30

YMCA SC Nationals Finalist Adrianna Spelman Commits to Iowa State (2027)

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 29

Iowa State Cyclones Continue in Right Direction of Men's Basketball Power Rankings

Feast Week was an important one for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team. They were participating in the Players Era Festival, an 18-team field featuring some of the best programs in the country.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

ESPN announcer made a rough mistake during Iowa State game

One ESPN announcer got his sides of the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry all mixed up during Saturday’s game. Iowa State faced off on Saturday against Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.

Iowa State Cyclones News / College Football News / November 22

Kansas vs Iowa State Prediction: Can the Jayhawks Save Their Season?

This hasn't gone the way Kansas would've liked. It was supposed to be a fun year with a new stadium and a ton of hope and success, and instead, it's been a grind. At 5-5 it needs one more win to get bowl eligible, and if it doesn't happen here, there's a massive problem with a trip to Utah to close.