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Amarion Jackson Opens Up About Decision to Decommit From Iowa State Cyclones

There was a lot of optimism about the incoming recruiting class for the Iowa State Cyclones on Signing Day, Dec. 3. Matt Campbell was on the verge of landing the best class in his tenure, setting the program up for long-term success.

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Audi Crooks Off To An Amazing Start In This NCAAW Season

All things considered, two-time All-Big 12 center Audi Crooks is a major reason the Iowa State Cyclones Women’s Basketball Team are off to a 10-0 start this season.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Continue to Rise in College Basketball Power Rankings

It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Iowa State Cyclones, who continue to prove they are one of the best teams in the country. The Cyclones have been able to pick up some nice signature wins so far this year, but there was none bigger than their win on the road against the Purdue Boilermakers.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Have One of Best Ranked Frontcourts in College Basketball

There were some real questions surrounding the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball roster heading into the 2025-26 season. Key contributors from last year’s team were not back, such as their top two leading scorers, Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 12

Iowa State Cyclones Decommit Has Eyes on Following Matt Campbell to Penn State

The future of the Iowa State Cyclones roster looked great after a historic Signing Day, which saw potentially the best class in Matt Campbell’s tenure at the helm coming to Ames in 2026.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 12

Iowa State Cyclones Lose Three-Star Tight End From 2026 Recruiting Class

As the Iowa State Cyclones continue to go into the Jimmy Rogers era, another promising recruit from the 2026 class has been released from his signing. The aftershock of Matt Campbell leaving for the Penn State Nittany Lions has continued for the Cyclones, who are continuing to lose recruits from the 2026 class.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 12

Iowa State Cyclones Star Underwent Successful Surgery, Weighing Future Options

The 2025 college football season was a roller coaster ride for the Iowa State Cyclones. They started the season on a high note, winning their first five games before suffering a mid-season lull.

Rocco Becht News / ESPN / December 12

Sources: Iowa St. QB Becht has shoulder surgery

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht underwent labrum surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, an injury he played through for most of the 2025 season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Former Iowa State Cyclones Commit Receives Offer From Penn State Nittany Lions

As the Iowa State Cyclones continue to try to retain roster pieces following the departure of their head coach, Matt Campbell, a recent decommit has been offered by Campbell’s new school. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to see the recruiting classes for both 2026 and 2027 taking some massive hits following the departure of Campbell.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 12

Iowa State Cyclones Football Lose Key 2026 Quarterback Recruit

As the Jimmy Rogers era continues to start for the Iowa State Cyclones, another commit from the 2026 class will be leaving the program. It was just over a week ago that the Cyclones were able to have one of the best recruiting classes in the history of the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / December 12

Did Jimmy Rogers Really Need to Drop an F-Bomb at the Iowa State Game?

New Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers made quite a first impression on the fan base on Thursday night when he was introduced to a raucous crowd at the Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 11

Iowa State Cyclones Suffer Major Blow With Multiple Coaches Joining Matt Campbell

With the dust continuing to settle from Matt Campbell’s departure from the Iowa State Cyclones, more coaches are starting to follow him to Penn State. After leaving the Cyclones, the program knew that their former head coach's leaving was going to have a negative impact on the program.

NBA News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 11

Iowa State Cyclones Star Joins Exclusive List With Dominant Performance on Court

The 2025-26 college basketball season has been very successful for both the men’s and women’s teams at Iowa State. Both squads are ranked inside the top 10 of their respective Top 25 polls and dominating impressively.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 11

Will Slagle Drawing Interest From Multiple Schools Following Decommitment

The Iowa State Cyclones recently lost one of their top recruits from their 2027 class as the ripple effect of Matt Campbell's leaving continues. As expected, the Cyclones are starting to lose some of their players who were recruited by their former coach.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 11

2 Iowa State Cyclones Offensive Players Decommit, Reopen Recruitments

The Iowa State Cyclones were ecstatic last week when 22 players put pen to paper during Signing Day. It was on the verge of being the best recruiting class in Matt Campbell’s tenure with the school.

Crooks: 11-0 ISU 'battle-tested' after win vs. Iowa

Audi Crooks had another huge game in leading No. 10 Iowa State past in-state rival and No. 11 Iowa on Wednesday. After the win, which kept the Cyclones undefeated at 11-0, Crooks said, "I feel like now we're officially battle-tested."

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.

Arkansas women bounce back, trounce Jackson State

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In men's CBB news, No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

No. 7 Houston cruises to a big win over lowly Jackson State

No. 23 Nebraska whips Wisconsin, equals best start in school history

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 10

Keeping Iowa State Cyclones' Star Player Should Be Top Priority for Jimmy Rogers

The Iowa State Cyclones have entered a new era following the departure of Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Now, the program will be hoping to keep key talent around.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 10

Iowa State Cyclones Specialist Leaving Program, Declaring for 2026 NFL Draft

The Iowa State Cyclones are set to undergo some major changes with their roster under new head coach Jimmy Rogers. He runs a different scheme than Matt Campbell did over the last 10 years, meaning personnel is going to have to change to match what Rogers is looking for from his team.

Matt Campbell Takes Shot at Iowa Hawkeyes in Heartfelt Goodbye to Iowa State Cyclones

This has been an emotional time for the Iowa State Cyclones, who are closing the book on the most successful chapter in the history of their football program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / December 9

Iowa State Football Loses Their Top 2027 Commitment

Iowa State just lost its top commitment in the 2027 class, and it’s a tough one to spin in a positive light. Four-star offensive lineman Will Slagle has officially decommitted from the program, reopening his recruitment less than three weeks after giving the Cyclones his verbal pledge.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / December 6

Iowa State Just CRUSHED America’s Best Basketball Team

So Iowa State just rolled into Mackey Arena and beat the brakes off the No. 1 team in the country. Final score: 81-58. That’s not just a win. That’s a straight-up demolition.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6

No. 10 Iowa State lays historic road beatdown on No. 1 Purdue

The 10th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones are for real, and they left no doubt on Saturday in a 81-58 drubbing of No. 1 Purdue.

Three takeaways from No. 25 Arkansas' win over Fresno State

Duke off to first 10-0 start in eight years behind second-half surge

No. 6 Louisville tops No. 22 Indiana after taking big lead early

Kentucky's $22 million roster not living up to its price tag

Doug Gottlieb throws a chair after his team blows late lead

Jimmy Rogers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 6

Iowa State has its replacement for Matt Campbell

In a swift move following Matt Campbell’s departure to Penn State, Iowa State has tapped Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers as its next leader, reports ESPN’s Pete Thamel.