Iowa State Cyclones: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ranking Iowa State Cyclones Most Challenging Out-of-Conference Men's Basketball Games

The Iowa State Cyclones are going to be challenged throughout the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. The Big 12 is loaded with NCAA Tournament and championship-caliber squads and will be a gauntlet to get through.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Motivation Should Be High for Iowa State Cyclones out of Bye With Big 12 Wide Open

The Iowa State Cyclones went into their Week 8 bye on a low note. They had just been defeated by the Colorado Buffaloes, who picked up their first Big 12 victory of the year, 24-17 in Boulder.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 21

Work Remains for Iowa State Cyclones To Get to T.J. Otzelberger's Defensive Standard

Under head coach T.J. Otzelberger, the Iowa State Cyclones have established a reputation and identity centered on their defense. They are going to get after it on that end of the court, annually ranking near the top of the country in defensive rating.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 21

Matt Campbell Provides Mixed Injury Update for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off their bye week and will be getting ready for a showdown in Week 9 against the BYU Cougars. The Cougars will be entering

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 21

T.J. Otzelberger Not Worried About off Shooting Night From Iowa State Cyclones Star

The Iowa State Cyclones' first game action of the 2025-26 men’s basketball season came against the Creighton Bluejays in an exhibition. Things didn’t go well for T.J.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 21

Stopping BYU Cougars in This Key Area Is a Must for Iowa State Cyclones

With their second bye of the season now in the rearview mirror, the Iowa State Cyclones will be focused on their matchup against the 11th ranked BYU Cougars.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 21

Iowa State Cyclones Should Be Placed Higher in Big 12 Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off their bye in Week 8 and have a 5-2 overall record to this point and are 2-2 in the conference. It was a strong start to the season for the program, but they have cooled off a bit of late. Back-to-back losses in the conference quickly changed the outlook for the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 20

Breaking Down Midseason Grade for Iowa State Cyclones Tight Ends

The Iowa State Cyclones have recently hit the midway point of their season with a 5-2 record overall and a 2-2 record in the conference. After their hot start, expectations quickly changed for the program, and they appeared to be a potential College Football Playoff contender.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 20

Iowa State Cyclones Sorely Miss Defender Who Is Thriving With Texas A&M Aggies

One of the issues that the Iowa State Cyclones have run into during the 2025 college football season has been struggles along the defensive line. It was a question mark coming into the campaign and it remains one.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 20

Iowa State Cyclones Freshman Praised by Coach for Performance Against Creighton

The Iowa State Cyclones played their first game of the year recently, facing off against the Creighton Bluejays in an exhibition. It wasn’t the prettiest performance, losing 71-58.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 19

Iowa State Cyclones Need Statement Win To Improve Slim Big 12 Title Chances

Following two straight losses, the Iowa State Cyclones were on their second bye week of the year in Week 8. This rest came at a good time, with some players on the team being banged up and the program clearly needing a bit of a reset. This was a team that got off to a really strong start and hopes were high for the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 19

Quick Commitment From Three-Star Player Fills Massive Need for Iowa State Cyclones

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare for a massive matchup against the BYU Cougars, the team is still trying to fill some needs for their 2026 recruiting class.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 19

Did Iowa State Cyclones Get Back Into AP Top 25 After Week 8?

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to get some rest on their bye in Week 8, and it came at a good time following two straight losses to conference opponents.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 19

Matchup Against BYU Cougars Will Make or Break Iowa State Cyclones' Season

As the Iowa State Cyclones got some rest on their bye in Week 8, there were some fantastic games across college football. With a plethora of good games, the action on the field did not disappoint. In the Big 12, there were some notable games on the schedule that Iowa State was keeping an eye on, and the landscape of the conference has changed.

Rocco Becht News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 19

Iowa State Cyclones' Rocco Becht Receive National Recognition at Midseason Mark

The Iowa State Cyclones have entered their second bye week with a 5-2 record. While that might seem strong, this was a team that was 5-0 and had some high hopes for the campaign.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 18

Three Pressing Questions for Iowa State Cyclones After Their Bye Week

The Iowa State Cyclones will be on their bye in Week 8 following two straight conference losses on the road. Playing on the road has clearly been an issue for the team this season and now things have become a bit uncertain for the program. In their first games, the Cyclones were 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big 12 conference.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 18

Midseason Grade for Iowa State Cyclones' Wide Receiver Corps

The Iowa State Cyclones have hit the midway point of the season and have had some ups and downs this year. To start the campaign, the Cyclones were 5-0 and things were going extremely well.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 18

Class of 2027 QB Caden Gutzmer Shares Positive Iowa State Cyclones Update

The Iowa State Cyclones have been on the receiving end of some brutal updates on the recruiting trail recently. Two of their recruits in the Class of 2026, four-star wide receiver Milan Parris and defensive lineman Brysen Wessell, decommitted from the school.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 18

Three Big 12 Games Iowa State Cyclones Should Be Focused on In Week 8

As the Iowa State Cyclones rest and try to make some improvements on their bye week, the Big 12 conference is really starting to take shape. With conference

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

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.

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

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 / 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.