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Success at Players Era Festival Proves This Key Thing About Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to have a strong showing in the Players Era Festival, proving that they can be one of the best teams in the country. Prior to coming to Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival, the Cyclones didn’t play the most challenging schedule, and there was some criticism about how good the team might actually be.

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Matt Campbell Shares Bleak Outlook for Availability of Iowa State Cyclones Playmaker

The Iowa State Cyclones have built some positive momentum heading into their regular-season finale on the road in Stillwater against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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

4 Things Iowa State Cyclones Fans Are Most Thankful for This Thanksgiving

The Iowa State Cyclones faithful have had a lot of great sporting events to watch in recent years. The football team and both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have spent a lot of time in their respective Top 25 rankings.

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

Biggest Takeaways for Iowa State Cyclones From Dominant Players Era Festival Showing

The Iowa State Cyclones knew that they would face some stiff tests at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Games were scheduled against the St. John’s Red Storm and Creighton Bluejays, with a potential third matchup awaiting if they played well enough.

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

Players Era Festival Was Coming Out Party for Emerging Iowa State Cyclones Star

The Iowa State Cyclones' trip to Las Vegas to participate in the Players Era Festival was incredibly successful. They went 3-0, progressively improving their performance the more they played.

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

How Jeremy Lewis Commitment Impacts Iowa State Cyclones Class of 2026

The Iowa State Cyclones football recruiting Class of 2026 suffered a blow on Wednesday. Defensive lineman Jocques Felix, who visited Ames during the team’s game last weekend against the Kansas Jayhawks, announced that he was decommitting from the program.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Lose Defensive Line Commit From Class of 2026

The Iowa State Cyclones have been incredibly active on the recruiting trail in recent days, locking in several players for both the Class of 2026 and Class of 2027.

Joshua Jefferson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 26

Joshua Jefferson Stepping Up for Iowa State Cyclones Despite Ailments

The Iowa State Cyclones got their Players Era Festival appearance off on the right foot, defeating the St. John’s Red Storm 83-82 in a thrilling game on Monday.

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 26

Iowa State Cyclones' Role Players Step Up To Help Overcome Tamin Lipsey Absence

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to pick up an impressive victory in their first game of the Players Era Festival, defeating the St. John’s Red Storm 83-82.

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

Players Era Festival Has Proven Iowa State Cyclones are Legitimate Contender

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to continue to build momentum at the Players Era Festival with an impressive win over the Creighton Bluejays in their second game in as many days. It was a thrilling start to the Players Era Festival for the Cyclones on Monday against the St.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Star Finally Snaps Out of Extended Struggles Against Jayhawks

In what was going to be their hardest of the two remaining games on the schedule, the Iowa State Cyclones were able to get a victory against the Kansas Jayhawks in Week 13. It was an all-around great effort by the Cyclones in their seventh win of the season, and the team has to be pleased with how they performed.

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 / 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.