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Iowa State Cyclones' Jimmy Rogers Must Retain Impact Wide Receiver

With the Jimmy Rogers era starting up for the Iowa State Cyclones, he will be hoping to retain some of the talent for the program after the departure of Matt Campbell. Since Campbell took the job with the Penn State Nittany Lions, there has been a barrage of recruits leaving the program.

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Iowa State Cyclones' Forward Has Been Surprise Contributor This Season

The Iowa State Cyclones are looking to finish the year strong, and they have been fortunate to have some players leading the way. So far this season, the Cyclones have been able to exceed all expectations.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Remain Stagnant in College Basketball Power Rankings

It has been a great start to the season for the Iowa State Cyclones, and the team is hungry to keep their undefeated streak alive. Coming into the year, the Cyclones figured to be a strong team that could pose a threat in the Big 12.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Standout Holding Steady in Freshman of the Year Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has gotten off to an incredibly strong start, winning its first 11 games of the season for the third time in program history.

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

Newest Iowa State Cyclones Recruit Has NFL Upside at Wide Receiver

The Iowa State Cyclones have been undergoing some massive changes since the departure of Matt Campbell, but the program is continuing to try to head in the right direction. It has certainly been a hectic time for the Cyclones of late.

Iowa State Sets Up Two Visits for Class of 2027 Four-Star Boy's Basketball Recruit

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has come out of the gates on fire in the 2025-26 season. Owners of an 11-0 record, they are off to one of the best starts in program history.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Star Has Been Top Player in Big 12 So Far

The Iowa State Cyclones remain perfect through 11 games so far this season, and they have received some strong performances from key players. Coming into the year, the Cyclones were expected to be a good team in the Big 12 and a potential contender to win the conference.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Star Offensive Lineman Shares He Has Declared for NFL Draft

The Iowa State Cyclones roster is going to look vastly different in 2026 than it did when the 2025 season came to a close. A coaching change, with Matt Campbell heading to the Penn State Nittany Lions and being replaced by Jimmy Rogers, is a big reason for that.

Former Iowa State Recruit Hoping To Follow Matt Campbell to Penn State

The Iowa State Cyclones have seen a mass exodus from their Class of 2026 with several players deciding to decommit and reopen their recruitment following the coaching change.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Matt Campbell's emotional Iowa State farewell letter proves he's exactly what Penn State needed

Matt Campbell didn't leave Iowa State quietly. He left the only way he knows how — deliberately, emotionally, and with a full accounting of what the place meant to him.

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

Former Iowa State Cyclones Recruit Speaks About Commitment to Penn State

It has been a wild couple of weeks for the Iowa State Cyclones, who have seen their program flipped upside down following the loss of head coach Matt Campbell.

NFL News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 16

Another Great Iowa State Coach Being Hired by Matt Campbell at Penn State

A new era is upon the Iowa State Cyclones with Jimmy Rogers being hired to take over as head coach following the departure of Matt Campbell, who agreed to a massive contract to become the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Jimmy Rogers News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 16

Iowa State Cyclones Add New Strength and Conditioning Coach Under Jimmy Rogers

The Iowa State Cyclones and their fan base were certainly disappointed when their head coach, Matt Campbell, decided to take the same position with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Iowa State Cyclones Lose Talented Recruit to Kansas State Wildcats

As the Iowa State Cyclones get closer to the end of the season, there has been a lot of movement with a majority of their 2026 recruiting class. After the quick departure of Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions, it has been a wild time for the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 15

Iowa State Cyclones Reportedly Hire New Defensive Coordinator from Washington State

The Jimmy Rogers era is starting up for the Iowa State Cyclones, and things are starting to come together for him. Since the departure of Matt Campbell for the Cyclones, it has been a hectic time for the football program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 15

Breaking Down Where Iowa State Cyclones Rank in Recent AP Top 25 Poll

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off a 2-0 week but certainly faced a scare to their perfect record. Following a massive win on the road against the Purdue Boilermakers, the Cyclones were riding high and saw their stock rise quite a bit.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 15

Jimmy Rogers Flips Washington State Commit As First Recruit With Iowa State Cyclones

Since Jimmy Rogers was announced as the replacement for Matt Campbell as head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, he has seen the program’s recruiting Class of 2026 disappear.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 15

Linebacker Released From Letter of Intent With Iowa State, Reopening Recruitment

Not even two weeks ago, optimism and excitement were high for the Iowa State Cyclones on Signing Day. The school was on the verge of making history with the best recruiting class under head coach Matt Campbell, preparing to come to Ames in 2026.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 15

Iowa State Cyclones' T.J. Otzelberger Highlighted This Key Area to Improve

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to secure their 11th win of the season on Sunday, but it wasn’t their best effort in the win. On Sunday, the Cyclones knew that they were going to have a reasonably easy matchup against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 15

Recruit 'Liked Iowa State a Lot' but Coaching Change Led to Decommitment

Over the last 10 years under head coach Matt Campbell, the Iowa State Cyclones football team has turned into a very respectable program. The most winningest coach in school history, his departure is one that will have a lasting impact.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 14

2 More Former Iowa State Cyclones Recruits Heading to Penn State With Matt Campbell

The Iowa State Cyclones knew that there would be a lot of overturn on their roster when it was announced that Matt Campbell was taking the head coaching position with the Penn State Nittany Lions and being replaced by Jimmy Rogers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / December 14

Matt Campbell is Stealing a Key Iowa State Commitment

Iowa State just got hit with a gut punch on the recruiting trail, and it came courtesy of the guy who built the roster in the first place. Class of 2026 quarterback Kase Evans has committed to Penn State, just three days after being released from his signing with the Cyclones.

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.

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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

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6