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Iowa State Cyclones Recruiting Class Showing Promise in This Key Area

With the 2025 college football regular season coming to a close soon, the Iowa State Cyclones have had a bit of an up-and-down year. To start the campaign, the Cyclones were red hot with five wins right off the bat.

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Iowa State Cyclones Land Former Army Commit To Bolster Football Class of 2026

The Iowa State Cyclones have been finding a lot of success on the recruiting trail recently. With early signing day set for Dec. 3, they are working hard to land commitments from players in the Class of 2026.

Tamin Lipsey News / ESPN / November 25

Cyclones' Lipsey sidelined with lower-body injury

Iowa State star point guard Tamin Lipsey will not play against Creighton in the Players Era Festival on Tuesday after suffering a lower-body injury.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Star Dazzles Offensively Against St. John's Red Storm

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to secure their best win of the season so far in a thrilling game against the St. John’s Red Storm to kick off the Players Era Festival. Coming into the tournament, the Cyclones knew that they were going to be tested right off the bat against an excellent Red Storm team led by head coach Rick Pitino.

Tamin Lipsey News / ESPN / November 24

Lipsey leaves Iowa State's win over St. John's

Iowa State star point guard Tamin Lipsey suffered an injury late in Monday's game, and his status for the rest of the Players Era Festival is undetermined.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 24

Iowa State Cyclones Pull Off Thrilling Victory Against St. John's Red Storm

The Iowa State Cyclones started off the Players Era Festival with a fantastic win against the St. John’s Red Storm in what was one of the best games in all of college basketball to start the season. It was a very entertaining first half for both teams, with the Cyclones taking an early lead and the Red Storm following that with a strong stretch.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Swish Appeal / November 24

AP Top 25 poll discussion: The Iowas are on the rise as the Cyclones and Hawkeyes remain undefeated

A near fall-from-ahead loss to No. 6 Michigan did nothing to dent UConn’s No. 1 status in Week 4 of the AP Top 25 poll. In fact, the Huskies collected two more first-place votes, further cementing their standing atop women’s college basketball.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Will Benefit Greatly From Big 12, Players Era NIL Deal

The Iowa State Cyclones are partaking in the Players Era Festival this year. This is a rapidly expanding tournament that featured eight teams last year and has already doubled to a 16-team field this year.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 24

Iowa State Cyclones Successfully Flip Talented Class of 2026 Colorado State Commit

The Iowa State Cyclones have been doing an excellent job of ensuring that the future is in good hands on the football team. Head coach Matt Campbell and his staff have been hitting the recruiting trail hard and coming away with some very talented players.

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

Preview: Iowa State Cyclones vs St John's Red Storm in Players Era Festival

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for the Players Era Festival in what should be one of the best basketball tournaments of the season. With some of the best teams in the country heading to Las Vegas for Feast Week, all eyes will be on this tournament.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Rise in College Football Power Rankings Following Win

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to secure their seventh win of the season in an impressive fashion with a 38-14 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks. Coming off their bye week, the Cyclones were hopeful to be able to extend their winning streak to two games in Week 13.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Land Huge Recruit for Class of 2027 on the Gridiron

The Iowa State Cyclones sent their seniors off on a high note, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks on Senior Day in Week 13 during their final home game at Jack Trice Stadium of their careers.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Not Close to Making Return to AP Poll Top 25

The Iowa State Cyclones have been showing some signs of turning things around on the football field. After losing four straight games, the team snapped its losing streak in Week 11 when it went on the road to face the TCU Horned Frogs.

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

T.J. Otzelberger Reveals How He Juggles Minutes for Iowa State Cyclones Big Men

One of the advantages that the Iowa State Cyclones have when taking the court against their opponents is the impressive amount of depth that has been stockpiled.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 22

Iowa State Cyclones Will Be Tested During Players Era Festival

The Iowa State Cyclones are off to a hot start in the 2025-26 basketball season, and the program will be hoping to continue to build that momentum. Coming into the year, expectations were high for the Cyclones, and they are living up to them so far.

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.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Receive Incredibly Beneficial Landing Spot in Recent Bracketology

So far, so good for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team during the 2025-26 season. They are off to a 4-0 start, handling business accordingly in blowout fashion.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Freshman Showing the Maturity of a Seasoned Veteran

The Iowa State Cyclones have done a great job in recent years of stockpiling high-upside talent and developing them throughout the course of their careers.

Jeremiah Cooper News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 21

Iowa State Cyclones Star Jeremiah Cooper Lands on 2026 NFL Draft Prospects Big Board

There is a lot of talent on the Iowa State Cyclones football roster. Unfortunately, injuries have kept some key players from participating on the field for large portions of the season.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Thriving in Key Area Has Help Them Rise in Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones have started up the college basketball season on a positive note, with the program off to a 4-0 start. Even though the Cyclones might not have had the most demanding schedule to begin the year, there is a lot to like about how the program has been performing.

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

T.J. Otzelberger Shares Positives of Iowa State Cyclones Playing Players Era Festival

The Iowa State Cyclones have handled business thus far in the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. They have gotten off to a 4-0 start, defeating the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, Grambling State Tigers and Stonehill Skyhawks at Hilton Coliseum, while heading to a neutral site to beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 20

Iowa State Cyclones Must Stop This Star Player from Kansas Jayhawks

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for their Week 13 matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks, who are surprisingly a team that has given them some issues in recent years. Coming off their bye week, the Cyclones will be at home hosting the Jayhawks with their eyes set on their second straight win and seventh win overall.

College Basketball (W) News / Total Apex Sports / November 18

ISU’s Audi Crooks Takes National Player Of The Week Honors

Iowa State University star Audi Crooks was named the Associated Press NCAA Women’s College Basketball National Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2025-2026 season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 13

Pat McAfee's Audi Crooks Adoration Sparks Bold Iowa State Prediction

When women's basketball fans think about college hoops in Iowa, the first name that comes to mind is still Caitlin Clark, even though Clark hasn't competed in college since April 2024.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / November 10

Iowa State Basketball Lands 2026 International Big Man

Iowa State has picked up a key piece for its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of 6-foot-10 center Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan. Originally from France, Rinaldo-Komlan currently plays at Spire Academy in Ohio and brings length, mobility, and upside to the Cyclones’ frontcourt.