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Iowa State Football Evaluating JUCO Running Back as Late Add

With the session of spring practices now completed for the Iowa State Cyclones, the coaching staff has a better idea of how the roster and lineups could look this fall when the season rolls around.

Iowa State locks in HC T.J. Otzelberger with massive new deal

The Iowa State Cyclones aren't going to let head men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger go anywhere.

No. 1 college hoops recruit Tyran Stokes has announced his commitment

Kentucky HC Mark Pope suffers offseason loss with Stokes news

Is AJ Dybantsa the Fernando Mendoza of the NBA?

NCAA Tournament expansion a death knell to mid-majors

Shaq's daughter Me'Arah O'Neal announces her transfer decision

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

Analyzing Why Signing T.J. Otzelberger Was a Great Move for Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones might have seen their basketball season come to an end a few weeks ago, but the program has been staying busy after a great season. Right from the start of the year for the Cyclones, it felt like it was going to be a special season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 29

T.J. Otzelberger Inks Massive Contract Extension With Cyclones

After leading Iowa State men’s basketball to its third Sweet 16 appearance in the last five seasons, Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a new long-term contract extension that will keep him in Ames through June 30, 2036.

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

TJ Otzelberger Agrees To Massive Extension With Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is coming off one of the best seasons in program history, despite another disappointing loss in the Sweet 16.

Connor Moberly News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 29

Iowa State Football Coach Gets Honest About Connor Moberly

The most important position on the football field is quarterback, and the Iowa State Cyclones are feeling great about their collective talent under center after spring practices.

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

Iowa State Football’s 3 Most Intriguing Games Next Season

The Iowa State Cyclones are in one of the most important seasons in program history. After losing head coach Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions, as well as an abundance of players, Iowa State is looking to keep the positives from the program into 2026.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 28

Iowa State Football Impresses Priority Recruit in Class of 2027

The Iowa State Cyclones offense is going to look a lot different in 2026 than it has in recent years. There are new faces everywhere following Matt Campbell's leaving for the Penn State Nittany Lions and being replaced by Jimmy Rogers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / April 28

East Texas A&M Softball Announces Coaching Change

The East Texas A&M softball season came to a close on Sunday and so did Brittany Miller's time as the program's head coach. East Texas A&M University Director of Athletics Jim Curry announced the program would be making a change on Tuesday and that Miller will not return for the 2026-27 academic year.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 27

Iowa State Basketball in Field of Way-Too-Early Bracketology

The Iowa State Cyclones wrapped up their 2025-26 men’s college basketball season about a month ago when they were defeated by the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 27

Iowa State Football Locks in Official Visit Date With 3-Star Lineman

The Iowa State Cyclones football team has been doing double time recently to close the gap on high school that existed between themselves and their peers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 27

Iowa State Football Sets Official Visit Date for Will Slagle

When it was announced that Matt Campbell would no longer be the head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, the football program was turned upside down. More than 50 players entered the transfer portal from the roster.

Iowa State Football in Great Spot With Class of 2027 TE

New Iowa State Cyclones head football coach Jimmy Rogers has been hard at work since taking over the job from Matt Campbell, who departed for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Three Must Win Games for Iowa State Football in 2026

Going into 2026, the Iowa State Cyclones have lots of concerns. After losing their head coach and the majority of their roster to the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Cyclones are in panic mode and need to keep the success that Campbell built in Ames, IA.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 26

Three Toughest Tests for Iowa State Football in 2026

The Iowa State Cyclones have proven over the last few years that they can be a top program in the Big 12. Star players, a great coaching tenure, and massive positives have been the story for Iowa State as of recently.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 25

Iowa State Football Embarking on Rebuild Under Jimmy Rogers

The Iowa State Cyclones have been known as a storied football program. Through tons of star players, bowl game wins, and even a recent 11-win season, the Cyclones have proven to be a top program in America.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 25

Iowa State Football’s Biggest Concerns Near End of Spring Practice

There is no doubt that the Iowa State Cyclones have had a brutal offseason. They lost their head coach, Matt Campbell, their quarterback, Rocco Becht, multiple star players and essentially their entire identity.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 24

Iowa State Basketball Announces Second Assistant Coach Hire

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team had multiple openings on its staff under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. JR Blount, who was a key part of the recruiting process, and Kyle Green, viewed as the defensive coordinator of the team, both accepted head coaching jobs.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 24

Who Did Iowa State Just Add to its Coaching Staff?

Iowa State has rounded out its men’s basketball coaching staff with the hire of former Bradley assistant coach Allan Hanson. Along with Bradley four-star transfer guard Jaquan Johnson, now the Cyclones have secured a member of Brian Wardle’s coaching staff, too.

Iowa State Basketball Set To Play C-USA Team in 2026 Hall of Fame Classic

Over the last few years, the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has established some challenging out-of-conference schedules. This past year, the

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 23

Iowa State Basketball Transfer Joining National Champion UCLA

The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team is going to look vastly different in the 2026-27 season than they did when the 2025-26 campaign came to a close.

Softball News / Softball On SI / April 21

Texas Tech Softball All-American Steps Away from Team

Texas Tech head coach Gerry Glasco revealed some concerning information on Tuesday. All-American utility player Lagi Quiroga has stepped away from the team and will be away from competition for the time being to focus on personal priorities.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / April 18

Audi Crooks Outlines What She Wants From Next Team After Transfer

On April 2, former Iowa State Cyclones star center Audi Crooks announced her intention to transfer out of the program she has played for the past three seasons in search of another school to conclude her NCAA career.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 16

Jamie Pollard Gets Emotional Talking About Iowa State’s Newest Sport

After cutting women’s gymnastics earlier this year, Iowa State introduced its 18th varsity program on Friday with women’s wrestling. The program is slated to begin competing by the 2027-28 season, Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard announced at a Friday press conference with the first-ever Cyclones women’s wrestling coach, Alli St.