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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.

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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.

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

Iowa State Cyclones' Domonique Orange Gets Impressive Superlative for 2026 NFL Draft

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a roller coaster season. Things started off so well, winning their first five games of the year and solidifying their place as a top 25 team in the country.

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

Major Offensive Concern Developing for Iowa State Cyclones That Has To Be Addressed

The Iowa State Cyclones have looked great in the early going of the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. They have started 4-0, which includes a victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a neutral-site game that was played at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Made Presence Felt in Key Offensive Area Against Stonehill

The Iowa State Cyclones had a bit of a trap game on Monday night against the Stonehill Skyhawks. They were coming off a dominant performance against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, last Monday.

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 / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Iowa State Cyclones Predicted to Face Talented SEC Program in Bowl Game

The Iowa State Cyclones are heading into Week 13 fresh off their bye week with the hope of building off their most recent victory. Before snapping their four-game losing streak, it was a tough stretch for the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Set to Host Four-Star Recruit Twice

The Iowa State Cyclones have moved to 4-0 on the season following their recent win against Stonehill, and the program must feel good about how things are going. It has been a nice start to the season for the Cyclones, who have been able to play some excellent basketball early on.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball Team Riding Eye-Popping Streak

The Iowa State Cyclones have gotten off to a strong 3-0 start in the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. After dominating the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and Grambling State Tigers in back-to-back games at Hilton Coliseum, they faced their first real test of the campaign against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Iowa State Cyclones Defense Rose to Another Level Against Overmatched Stonehill

Coming into the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season, the Iowa State Cyclones' strength was expected to be their defense. That has been the case since T.J.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 18

Start Time Announced for Iowa State Cyclones vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Iowa State Cyclones have two games remaining on the schedule for the regular season, and they will be hoping to finish the year strong. While the team might not have reached all of their goals this campaign, they still have a chance to finish the season with an 8-4 record, which would be very respectable.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Iowa State Cyclones Football Star Must Turn Things Around in Final Two Games

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for their Week 13 matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks, and the team will be hoping that a key player finally snaps out of his extended funk. Before going on their bye week, the Cyclones were hoping to finally snap their four-game losing streak against the TCU Horned Frogs.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Despite Bye Week Iowa State Cyclones Suffer Head-Scratching Change in SP+ Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones didn’t take the field in Week 12. They had their third bye of the campaign, getting some rest before taking on the final stretch of the 2025 college football regular season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Which Iowa State Cyclones Incoming Freshmen Has the Most Upside on the Hardwood?

Last week, the Iowa State Cyclones made the commitments of their Class of 2026 men’s basketball recruits official. Four-star players, guard Christian Wiggins and forward Jackson Kiss, three-star guard Yusef Gray Jr.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Where Did Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Place in Week 2 of AP Top 25 Poll?

The Iowa State Cyclones have started their basketball season on a very positive note with an undefeated record through three games. While it is still very early in the year, early indications are that the Cyclones are going to be a strong team during the 2025-26 campaign and could make some noise in the Big 12.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Breaking Down Iowa State Cyclones' Spot in Recent College Football Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones will be heading into Week 13 coming off their bye in Week 12 and hoping to start up a little winning streak to end the year. After

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 17

Iowa State Cyclones Football Predicted to Face Group of Five Team in Bowl Game

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to get some rest in Week 12 before their final two games of the year. Before heading on their bye week, the Cyclones finally snapped a long four-game losing streak against the TCU Horned Frogs.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 16

T.J. Otzelberger Shares Feelings on Iowa State Cyclones Incoming Freshmen Class

The Iowa State Cyclones have gotten off to a 3-0 start in the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. There have been a lot of players who have contributed to the team’s success out of the gate.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 16

Iowa State Cyclones Football Has Key Player Performing Extremely Well of Late

The Iowa State Cyclones have been able to get some rest on their final bye week of the season. After a four-game losing streak, the Cyclones were finally able to snap their losing streak in Week 11.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 16

Iowa State Cyclones Depth Presents Unique Challenge for T.J. Otzelberger

The Iowa State Cyclones had a unique edge coming into the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season with the talent they had returning to their roster. There wasn’t a team in the Big 12 that had more minutes and points coming back from the 2024-25 campaign.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 16

Yusef Gray Jr. Is a Continuation in New Recruiting Pipeline for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones have done a great job under head coach T.J. Otzelberger of restocking the roster with talented players. Whether it is via high school commitments or the transfer portal, they have excelled at identifying players who fit specific needs to maximize their game plans.

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.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Iowa State's Audi Crooks Hits Milestone in Win Over Southern

Audi Crooks had a strong game The Cyclones beat Southern A glaring issue was shown in the box score The Iowa State women's basketball team is 2-0 on the season after Wednesday's 85-58 win over the Southern Jaguars, a game that provided a spotlight for star center Audi Crooks to play one of her best games in recent memory.