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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.

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Iowa State AD was in tears after Matt Campbell’s move to Penn State

Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard got emotional on Friday as he spoke about Matt Campbell’s departure from the program. The longtime Cyclones head coach agreed to take the same job at Penn State after a brief courtship.

Jimmy Rogers News / Heartland College Sports / December 5

Jimmy Rogers Named Head Coach of Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones have officially announced Jimmy Rogers as their next head football coach, replacing Matt Campbell, who left for Penn State on Friday afternoon.

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / December 5

Cyclones name WSU's Rogers to replace Campbell

Iowa State moved quickly to fill the hole left by the departing Matt Campbell, naming Jimmy Rogers its next football coach.

Iowa State Cyclones News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 5

$7.8 million college football head coach set to replace Matt Campbell at Iowa State

No program is safe from college football's coaching carousel. Matt Campbell accepted an offer to be the next head coach at Penn State, leaving the Cyclones unexpectedly searching for a new head coach.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Iowa State Cyclones Reportedly Hire Jimmy Rogers to Replace Matt Campbell

The Iowa State Cyclones have reportedly wasted no time finding a new coach following the loss of Matt Campbell. In what ended up being a speedy turn of

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / December 5

Sources: PSU tabs Iowa State's Campbell as coach

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has agreed to an eight-year deal to become the next head coach at Penn State, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Iowa State Cyclones' Matt Campbell Reportedly Agrees to Become Penn State HC

The Iowa State Cyclones have seen the end of an era with Matt Campbell reportedly heading to the Penn State Nittany Lions to become the new head coach. It was a strong season for the Cyclones in 2025.

Jaylin Noel News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Matt Campbell Compares New Iowa State Cyclones Recruit to Jaylin Noel

The Iowa State Cyclones have wrapped up their 2026 recruiting class, and things are looking good for the program on that front as of now. It was a strong end to the regular season for the Cyclones, who wrapped up the regular season on a three-game winning streak.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 6

Penn State salvages strange HC search with Matt Campbell hire

Penn State salvages embarrassing head-coaching search with strong Matt Campbell hire

As embarrassing as it looked at times, the only thing that matters for Penn State is it may have actually found itself one heck of a football coach.

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Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Tamin Lipsey Takes Major Step in Returning to Court for Iowa State Against Purdue

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team suffered a significant blow during their first game of the Players Era Festival against the St. John’s Red Storm when star point guard Tamin Lipsey suffered an injury.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

3 Iowa State Cyclones Players Earn Deserved Spots on All-Big 12 Third Team

The Iowa State Cyclones had an up-and-down 2025 college football season. Things got started on a high note, winning their first five games of the season and being ranked in the AP Poll Top 25.

Iowa State Cyclones on Verge of Losing Head Coach to Penn State Nittany Lions

The Iowa State Cyclones have turned into one of the most consistent football programs in the nation under head coach Matt Campbell. In 2025, they reached the eight-win plateau for the fifth time in 10 seasons.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Iowa State Cyclones Should Be Concerned About Nittany Lions' Interest in HC

After one of the best signing days in recent memory for the program, the Iowa State Cyclones have some looming concerns all of a sudden about the status of their coach, Matt Campbell. It was a strong 2025 campaign for the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Recent NCAA Tournament Projections Are Very Kind to Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones have looked like one of the best teams in men’s college basketball over the first month of the season. After historically defeating the Alcorn State Braves on Wednesday night, the Cyclones are now 8-0 on the season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Under-the-Radar Football Recruit Reveals Why He Picked Iowa State Cyclones

Signing day went well for the Iowa State Cyclones, avoiding any of the unexpected twists and turns that some programs fell into. Overall, they signed 22 players in the Class of 2026.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Matt Campbell Shares Reaction to Fantastic Recruiting for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones just recently wrapped up signing day, and it was an impressive day for the program. This season, the Cyclones might not have been able to reach all of their goals on the field, but they were 8-4 and played some good football along the way.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 4

Iowa State Cyclones Facing Pressure From Penn State Nittany Lions Pursuing Head Coach

The Iowa State Cyclones just had one of the most successful signing days in program history. Matt Campbell and his staff brought on a ton of high school prospects and one JUCO product to help improve the long-term outlook of the program.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Penn State 'focused' on one name amid dysfunctional HC search

Penn State 'focused' on one name amid dysfunctional head-coaching search

Penn State has reportedly made some headway in its highly publicized head coaching search.

Penn State is rejected by another big-name head coach

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Penn State had the most humiliating Signing Day

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 4

Breaking Down Why Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Has Been a Surprise This Season

With the calendar turning to December, it has been an impressive first month of the season for the Iowa State Cyclones. Coming into the campaign, the Cyclones figured to be a team that was going to be able to contend in the Big 12 and be a Top 25 team in the country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / December 4

AUSL Allocation Draft Leaves More Than 50 Players Undrafted

Following the announcement of two expansion teams, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) had more than 100 players declare for the Allocation Draft, which took place on Monday, Dec.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 4

Iowa State Cyclones Have Three Players Named to All-Big 12 Second Team

With the regular season coming to a close for the Iowa State Cyclones, some of their top players were recently recognized for their strong campaigns. After 12 games during the regular season, the Cyclones were able to finish with a very respectable 8-4 record.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 4

Iowa State Cyclones See Massive Rise In Men's College Basketball Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones have been playing some excellent basketball, and with a couple of signature wins during Feast Week, the team is proving to be one of the best in the country. It has been a fantastic start for the Cyclones in the 2025-26 campaign.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 3

Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball Class of 2026 Underappreciated in Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones look to have hit it big with their Class of 2025 men’s basketball recruits. T.J. Otzelberger and his staff deserve a lot of credit for finding players who are not only talented but fit exactly what they are looking for.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / November 30

More Than 100 Players Declare for AUSL Allocation Draft Pool

The sophomore year of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League is going to look very different. Following the announcement of two expansion teams, the AUSL had more than 100 players declare for the Allocation Draft, which is scheduled to take place on Monday, Dec.