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Iowa State Basketball Correctly Predicted To Be in Top 25

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a whirlwind of an offseason in preparation for the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season. There was a lot of turnover on the roster, with multiple key rotation players from their Sweet 16 team not returning.

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Why Jaylen Raynor Can Put Together Best Game Yet Against BYU

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for a big Week 6 matchup on Friday night against the BYU Cougars. Following an impressive shootout victory, an upset will be on the mind of the Cyclones in this one. Entering their Friday night showdown, Iowa State has to be feeling really good about the campaign so far.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 7

Iowa State Football Will Catch a Huge Break With BYU Injuries

The Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for one of their biggest tests of the season in Week 6 of the 2026 college football season. They will be heading on the road to face the BYU Cougars for a Friday night game in Provo, Utah.

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

Iowa State Football Has Found a New Identity

As the Iowa State Cyclones get set for a big game against the BYU Cougars on Friday night, the team might have found a new identity in their recent win. In Week 5, the Cyclones were able to get their biggest win of the young season and altered their outlook for the year.

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

Iowa State Football's Aiden Flora Brings Home Multiple Weekly Awards

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to earn a massive win over the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday, and in the game, one of their top players really stood out. Coming into Week 5, it was no secret the importance that the game had for the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / SwimSwam / October 5

Nebraska Powers to Home Opening Win Over Iowa State in 197-101 Fashion

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam October 2, 2026 Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE SCY (25 yards) Results Final Score: Nebraska 197, Iowa State 101 Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics Lincoln – Nebraska swim and dive team collected the first win of the season against Iowa State, 197-101.

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

Aiden Flora Has Changed Offensive Ceiling for Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to pick up a massive win against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Week 5 of the college football season. Now, they have seen their ceiling raised quite a bit. In what was a pivotal game for the Cyclones, they were able to come away with a 45-42 win over the high-powered West Virginia Mountaineers.

Cody Jackson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 4

Iowa State Football's Cody Jackson Has Breakout Performance

On Saturday afternoon, the Iowa State Cyclones were seeking to get their third win of the season. In what ended up being a really entertaining game, they were able to accomplish that. Coming into their matchup against the West Virginia Mountaineers, it felt like a game that Iowa State had to win.

Aiden Flora News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 3

Aiden Flora Becoming the New Star of Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to pick up their third win of the season in thrilling fashion against the West Virginia Mountaineers. In the win, one player really stood out for the team. Coming into Week 5, there was a lot of pressure on the Cyclones in what was a pivotal game between two Big 12 schools.

Iowa State Football Hosted 4-Star Class of 2028 Recruit for Third Time

The Iowa State Cyclones hosted the Utah Utes at Jack Trice Stadium in Week 4 and came up short, dropping their record to 2-2 on the season. An early hole proved too much to climb out of, and they eventually lost the game 31-17.

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

3 Biggest Weaknesses for Iowa State Football Thus Far

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a solid start to the season and sit at 2-2. Entering Week 4, Iowa State looked great and competitive against a strong Utah Utes team ranked in the AP Poll Top 25.

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 29

Projecting Iowa State Basketball Starting Five With Tamin Lipsey

The Iowa State Cyclones received a massive boost with a recent decision from an Indiana court that has deemed Tamin Lipsey eligible to return to school for a fifth season.

Softball News / Softball On SI / September 29

Patrick Murphy’s New Alabama Contract Makes Him One of NCAA Softball’s Highest-Paid Coaches

Patrick Murphy just tied for the third-highest paid NCAA softball coach. The University of Alabama Board of Trustees Compensation Committee met on Monday

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 28

Iowa State Basketball Announces the Return of Tamin Lipsey

While the college football season is in full swing for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team has recently announced some major news for their basketball program. Coming off a Sweet 16 appearance and a really strong 2025-26 campaign, the Cyclones are coming into this season hoping to take another step forward. Head coach T.J.

Aiden Flora News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 28

Aiden Flora Blossoming Into Star for Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones offense has not consistently clicked on all cylinders this season, still ironing out a few issues, especially when it comes to the passing game.

Aiden Flora News / TWSN / September 20

Aiden Flora Is Forcing Iowa State to Rethink Its Offense

For the Iowa State Cyclones, their hidden weapon on offense is no longer hidden after their Week 3 game against Bowling Green. That secret weapon was running back Aiden Flora, but that is no longer the case.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 20

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss looks like 'franchise QB' in potential Heisman moment vs. LSU

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will play on Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 3 standouts.

Chambliss leads Ole Miss over Lane Kiffin, LSU

Chambliss apologizes for postgame comments after beating LSU

Darian Mensah's start compares to Robert Griffin III Heisman season

Heisman quarterly report: Chambliss remains in lead

The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3

Malik Verdon News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Former Iowa State Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Iowa State safety Malik Verdon has been waived by the Atlanta Falcons with an injury settlement, closing a difficult first chapter of his NFL career that never got a true on-field start.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 21 Iowa, Iowa State ramp up for defining moment in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Iowa State emerged victorious in its last two trips to Iowa City, but that was under former coach Matt Campbell. New Cyclones coach Jimmy Rogers matches wits against Iowa coaching legend Kirk Ferentz in the Cy-Hawk rivalry for the first time on Saturday night when Iowa State and the No.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Busting Brackets / September 3

Iowa State’s Christian Wiggins injury removes a future answer before he gets started

Iowa State will enter the 2026-27 season without one of the most interesting young players in its backcourt. Freshman Christian Wiggins has been ruled out for the season because of an injury.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / July 27

'There’s no bad blood': Audi Crooks addresses transferring from Iowa State

Audi Crooks is from Algona, Iowa. She committed to the Iowa State Cyclones out of high school and became one of the best college basketball players in the country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / July 17

Watch: Iowa State Basketball Commit Goes Off at Peach Jam

Iowa State Cyclones commit Jack Kohnen is throwing down some big numbers this week. The four-star Slinger High School (WI) is averaging 14.5 points per game through four appearances for Team Herro, including a floor-high 35-points on Friday morning during a 77-59 win over the PSA Cardinals.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 14

Kentucky's Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

New Kentucky PF Milan Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

The Kentucky Wildcats desperately wanted to get Momcilovic in the transfer portal.

Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff

College athletes sue NCAA over exclusion from new five-year eligibility rule

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / July 10

Jamie Pollard Announces Retirement as Iowa State Athletic Director

Jamie Pollard’s retirement announcement closes the book on one of the most transformational tenures in college athletics. When Pollard arrived at Iowa State in 2005, the Cyclones were often fighting for relevance in the Big 12.