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Iowa State Cyclones Star Offensive Lineman Shares He Has Declared for NFL Draft

The Iowa State Cyclones roster is going to look vastly different in 2026 than it did when the 2025 season came to a close. A coaching change, with Matt Campbell heading to the Penn State Nittany Lions and being replaced by Jimmy Rogers, is a big reason for that.

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Iowa State Cyclones Star Offensive Lineman Locked In for East-West Shrine Bowl

The Iowa State Cyclones experienced the end of an era recently with head coach Matt Campbell opting to accept the job with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Star Accepts Invite to 2026 Panini Senior Bowl

The Iowa State Cyclones are going to look a lot different in 2026 than they did in 2025. The biggest change, of course, will be on the sidelines, where Matt Campbell will no longer be residing as head coach.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Tight End Reaffirms Commitment to Program

The Iowa State Cyclones have certainly seen a lot of change in the last couple of weeks, especially in their recruiting class. Recently, they received some good news that one of their recruits would be staying. It has been a wild couple of weeks for the program, as expected, following the loss of Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 17

Iowa State Cyclones Holding Steady in Recent Men's Basketball Bracketology Update

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has impressed so far in the 2025-26 season. They entered the campaign as the No. 16 team in the country. Questions surrounded the squad after their top two scorers, Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert, both exhausted eligibility.

Former Iowa State Recruit Hoping To Follow Matt Campbell to Penn State

The Iowa State Cyclones have seen a mass exodus from their Class of 2026 with several players deciding to decommit and reopen their recruitment following the coaching change.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Matt Campbell's emotional Iowa State farewell letter proves he's exactly what Penn State needed

Matt Campbell didn't leave Iowa State quietly. He left the only way he knows how — deliberately, emotionally, and with a full accounting of what the place meant to him.

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

Former Iowa State Cyclones Recruit Speaks About Commitment to Penn State

It has been a wild couple of weeks for the Iowa State Cyclones, who have seen their program flipped upside down following the loss of head coach Matt Campbell.

NFL News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 16

Another Great Iowa State Coach Being Hired by Matt Campbell at Penn State

A new era is upon the Iowa State Cyclones with Jimmy Rogers being hired to take over as head coach following the departure of Matt Campbell, who agreed to a massive contract to become the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Jimmy Rogers News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 16

Iowa State Cyclones Add New Strength and Conditioning Coach Under Jimmy Rogers

The Iowa State Cyclones and their fan base were certainly disappointed when their head coach, Matt Campbell, decided to take the same position with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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

Breaking Down Where Iowa State Cyclones Rank in Recent AP Top 25 Poll

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off a 2-0 week but certainly faced a scare to their perfect record. Following a massive win on the road against the Purdue Boilermakers, the Cyclones were riding high and saw their stock rise quite a bit.

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

Jimmy Rogers Flips Washington State Commit As First Recruit With Iowa State Cyclones

Since Jimmy Rogers was announced as the replacement for Matt Campbell as head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, he has seen the program’s recruiting Class of 2026 disappear.

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

Linebacker Released From Letter of Intent With Iowa State, Reopening Recruitment

Not even two weeks ago, optimism and excitement were high for the Iowa State Cyclones on Signing Day. The school was on the verge of making history with the best recruiting class under head coach Matt Campbell, preparing to come to Ames in 2026.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 15

Iowa State Cyclones' T.J. Otzelberger Highlighted This Key Area to Improve

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to secure their 11th win of the season on Sunday, but it wasn’t their best effort in the win. On Sunday, the Cyclones knew that they were going to have a reasonably easy matchup against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.

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

Recruit 'Liked Iowa State a Lot' but Coaching Change Led to Decommitment

Over the last 10 years under head coach Matt Campbell, the Iowa State Cyclones football team has turned into a very respectable program. The most winningest coach in school history, his departure is one that will have a lasting impact.

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

2 More Former Iowa State Cyclones Recruits Heading to Penn State With Matt Campbell

The Iowa State Cyclones knew that there would be a lot of overturn on their roster when it was announced that Matt Campbell was taking the head coaching position with the Penn State Nittany Lions and being replaced by Jimmy Rogers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / December 14

Matt Campbell is Stealing a Key Iowa State Commitment

Iowa State just got hit with a gut punch on the recruiting trail, and it came courtesy of the guy who built the roster in the first place. Class of 2026 quarterback Kase Evans has committed to Penn State, just three days after being released from his signing with the Cyclones.

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

First Former Iowa State Cyclones Recruit Following Matt Campbell to Penn State

The Iowa State Cyclones knew that they were in for seismic changes when Matt Campbell decided to accept the head coaching job with the Penn State Nittany Lions less than two days after Signing Day.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 14

Killyan Toure Already Cementing Status As Premier Defender for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones have received excellent performances from a number of players; this is why they have gotten off to such a great start, winning their first 10 games of the 2025-26 men’s basketball season.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 14

Iowa State Cyclones' Big Man Emerging as Unsung Hero This Season

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to defeat their rival in the Cy-Hawk matchup, but it didn’t come as easily as expected. Coming into the matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Cyclones were a significant favorite as one of the few remaining undefeated teams in the country.

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

Another Iowa State Cyclones Recruit Announces Decommitment From School

The Iowa State Cyclones' future looked incredibly bright just over a week ago when Signing Day rolled around. Matt Campbell was on the verge of landing the best-ranked group of recruits in his tenure with the program.

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

Killyan Toure Doing Something for Iowa State Cyclones No Freshman in Country Is

The Iowa State Cyclones have been one of the best teams in men’s college basketball in the 2025-26 season. Off to a brilliant 10-0 record, they have received incredible production from players up and down the roster.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 11

Audi Crooks continues unprecedented pace in Iowa State's win

Audi Crooks continues unprecedented pace in No. 10 Iowa State's win over No. 11 Iowa

The 10th-ranked Iowa State women held off a rally from No. 11 Iowa in a 74-69 win in the latest installment of the in-state rivalry on Wednesday night.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6