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Iowa State Football 2026 Schedule: Breakdown and Season Outlook

Will the schedule work out to give new Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers a break in his first season? Last year's Cyclone team had to start out in Ireland, got hot early, and hit a wall in the middle of the season before picking it back up again late.

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Breaking Down if Iowa State can Contend with Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2026

With the roster likely close to being set for the Iowa State Cyclones after a busy period during the transfer portal, can this team contend in the Big 12 next year?

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

Iowa State Cyclones Rightfully Drop in College Basketball Power Rankings After Losses

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off an important home win against the UCF Knights that helped them snap a two-game losing streak. However, back-to-back losses did hurt the team. Coming into last week, the Cyclones were a perfect 16-0 and the number two-ranked team in the country.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Football Team at Talent Disadvantage Compared to Big 12 Peers

The Iowa State Cyclones are going to be unrecognizable to fans when they take the football field for the first time in 2026. There were seismic changes made with the team, both on the coaching staff and roster.

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

Breaking Down if Iowa State Cyclones Should Be Considered Early CFP Contender

With the transfer portal coming to a close soon for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team has been able to be nearly completely rebuilt over the last couple of weeks.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Have Work To Do in Big 12 Based on SP+ Final Rankings

The 2025 college football season ended more than a month ago for the Iowa State Cyclones after players on the team voted not to participate in a bowl game.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Add More Experience to Secondary With Jacksonville State Transfer

New Iowa State Cyclones football head coach Jimmy Rogers had a lot of work to do with the team’s roster upon accepting the job. When Matt Campbell announced he was leaving the program for the Penn State Nittany Lions, a mass exodus of players occurred.

Iowa State Former Class of 2026 Commit Following Matt Campbell to Penn State

This winter saw the end of an era for the Iowa State Cyclones football program. After 10 years at the helm, head coach Matt Campbell decided it was time to move on.

Iowa State Cyclones Bolster Defensive Line Depth With Arizona Wildcats Transfer

There was a lot of work to do with the Iowa State Cyclones roster for new football coach Jimmy Rogers. With more than 50 players entering the transfer portal following the head coaching change from Matt Campbell, there was a lot of talent that had to be replaced.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Transfer Portal Commit Cannot Wait To Play at Jack Trice Stadium

The Iowa State Cyclones are going to have a lot of new faces on the sidelines at football games following the seismic change their coaching staff underwent this offseason.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Not Considered a Top 25 Team Heading Into Next Season

With the Indiana Hoosiers winning the national championship against the Miami Hurricanes, the 2025 college football season has officially come to a close.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Snap Two-Game Losing Streak in Convincing Fashion

The Iowa State Cyclones were back at home on Tuesday for a Big 12 showdown against the UCF Knights. Following two straight losses, the Cyclones needed to get a win, and they finally snapped their losing streak. It was a great start to the season for the Cyclones.

How to UCF Knights vs Iowa State Cyclones in Big 12 Matchup

Following two straight losses, the Iowa State Cyclones will be back at home seeking to get back in the win column against the UCF Knights. The Cyclones are undoubtedly coming off their worst week of the season and one of the worst in recent years.

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

Iowa State Cyclones See Concerning Drop in Recent Bracketology Projections

Following their worst week of the season, there have been some significant ramifications for the Iowa State Cyclones, who have lost two straight games. It was just a week ago that the Cyclones were a perfect 16-0 and feeling great about the direction of the program, with conference play just starting.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball Team Makes Brutal Big 12 History With Loss

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has hit a skid over the last week, dropping their first games of the season. After starting the campaign 16-0, they went on the road last week and were blown out by the Kansas Jayhawks, 84-63.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 19

Iowa State Cyclones Star Taking Accountability for Shortcomings Against Cincinnati

The Iowa State Cyclones didn’t have very much to come away feeling good about in their loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats. It was the second game in a row they lost, following a blowout at the hands of the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse, 84-63.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 19

Iowa State Cyclones Suffer Sizable and Expected Drop in Ap Poll Top 25

The Iowa State Cyclones have hit a little bit of a skid recently. After winning their first 16 games of the season, they have lost two in a row, both on the road, to the Kansas Jayhawks and Cincinnati Bearcats.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 19

Iowa State Cyclones Need To Get Back to Dominating This Key Statistic on Hardwood

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has hit an unfortunate skid recently. After winning their first 16 games of the season, they have lost two in a row on the road to the Kansas Jayhawks and Cincinnati Bearcats.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 19

Iowa State Cyclones' Head Coach Highlights Why Losing Streak Will End

The Iowa State Cyclones have started to face their first adversity of the season, losing two straight games on the road. Now, a great start to the year is beginning to have some concerns. Coming into last week, the Cyclones were undoubtedly feeling well about things.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 19

Iowa State Cyclones Add More Talent for Secondary in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones have been very busy in the transfer portal, and they continue to bolster a defense that is appearing to be a strength of the team. It has been a busy few weeks for the Cyclones in the transfer portal, with the team seeing a majority of their roster from 2025 enter following the departure of Matt Campbell.

Iowa State Cyclones News / College Football News / January 19

AP Top 25 College Basketball Prediction: How High Will Nebraska Rise, Iowa State Fall?

There wasn't a slew of crazy things happening this week, but the latest AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll should have a few big moves. Iowa State lost twice, Nebraska stayed unbeaten, and the top teams solidified themselves as the stars at the midway point of the season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / January 18

A First-Time Trip to Ames to Experience ‘Hilton Magic’

What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 14

Kansas saves season by handing No. 2 Iowa State first loss

The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones (16-1, 3-1 Big 12) are undefeated no more, and Kansas may have just saved its season by handing the Cyclones their first loss of the season.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

No. 10 Nebraska's comeback win at Indiana continues unreal Cornhuskers season

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / January 11

Iowa State’s Losing Streak Is a Reminder of How Fast Things Can Change

AMES, Iowa — No. 11 Iowa State’s three-game losing streak is a great lesson in how quickly things can change in women’s college basketball. Less than two weeks ago, the Cyclones were as celebrated as any team in the country.

Penn State has lands new quarterback via the transfer portal

The Penn State Nittany Lions have landed a new quarterback for the 2026 season via the transfer portal. Quarterback Rocco Becht has committed to Penn State for next season.