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Iowa State’s Bill Fennelly Announces Retirement Decision After 38 NCAA Seasons as Head Coach

Iowa State coaching legend Billy Fennelly has announced his retirement after 38 seasons. Building a college basketball program that can compete nationally, while sustaining success for decades and turning it into a tradition, is a big challenge.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 12

Iowa State Basketball Receives Shocking KenPom Projection

The Iowa State Cyclones have been one of the most consistently productive teams in men’s college basketball under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. Since he took over a team that went 2-22, the Cyclones have qualified for the NCAA tournament in all five seasons he has been at the helm.

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / October 12

Longtime Iowa State women's coach Fennelly to retire after season

Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced Monday he will retire at the end of the coming season, his 32nd with the Cyclones.

Jaylen Raynor News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 12

Why Iowa State Football Should Be Concerned About Performance of Jaylen Raynor

In what ended up being a defensive battle in their Week 5 matchup, the Iowa State Cyclones suffered a loss to the BYU Cougars by a score of 24-10. As expected against the eighth-ranked team in the country on the road, this was not an easy game for Iowa State.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 11

Iowa State Football Has Major Offensive Issues To Iron Out

The Iowa State Cyclones have performed at a higher level than many people thought they would coming into the 2026 college football season. Many analysts predicted they would finish in last place in the Big 12 and would be one of the worst teams in the country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 10

How Kickoff Times Impact Iowa State Football Attendance

Over the past few weeks, there has been a bit of an outrage regarding Iowa State Cyclone football and their lack of night games, and it’s completely valid.

Iowa State Cyclones News / The Forkball / October 10

BYU Bests Iowa State to Move to 5-0!

On a Friday night in Provo, BYU beat Iowa State to start 3-0 in Big 12 play! BYU came out of the gate throwing the ball. They didn’t take deep shots every play, but let the short and intermediate passing game open up the offense.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 10

Iowa State Football Has Poor Offensive Showing Against BYU

The Iowa State Cyclones came into a rare Friday night matchup against the BYU Cougars hoping to pull off an upset. Following a big win in Week 5, the Cyclones knew it would be a challenging game on the road against the eighth-ranked team in the country.

Making the Case for Iowa State Football To Make a Bowl Game

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a great season so far compared to expectations. Coming into the year, Iowa State was projected to be the worst team in the Big 12 after losing its head coach and nearly its entire team to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 8

The One Thing Iowa State Cyclones Must Do to Pull Off Upset Against BYU

Following their biggest win of the season, the Iowa State Cyclones will be on the road for what could be their toughest test of the season against the eighth-ranked BYU Cougars. So far, the Cyclones have to be pleased with what they have been able to accomplish in five games this season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 8

Iowa State Basketball Correctly Predicted To Be in Top 25

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a whirlwind of an offseason in preparation for the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season. There was a lot of turnover on the roster, with multiple key rotation players from their Sweet 16 team not returning.

Jaylen Raynor News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 7

Why Jaylen Raynor Can Put Together Best Game Yet Against BYU

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for a big Week 6 matchup on Friday night against the BYU Cougars. Following an impressive shootout victory, an upset will be on the mind of the Cyclones in this one. Entering their Friday night showdown, Iowa State has to be feeling really good about the campaign so far.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 7

Iowa State Football Will Catch a Huge Break With BYU Injuries

The Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for one of their biggest tests of the season in Week 6 of the 2026 college football season. They will be heading on the road to face the BYU Cougars for a Friday night game in Provo, Utah.

Aiden Flora News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 5

Iowa State Football's Aiden Flora Brings Home Multiple Weekly Awards

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to earn a massive win over the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday, and in the game, one of their top players really stood out. Coming into Week 5, it was no secret the importance that the game had for the Cyclones.

Aiden Flora News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 4

Aiden Flora Has Changed Offensive Ceiling for Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to pick up a massive win against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Week 5 of the college football season. Now, they have seen their ceiling raised quite a bit. In what was a pivotal game for the Cyclones, they were able to come away with a 45-42 win over the high-powered West Virginia Mountaineers.

Cody Jackson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 4

Iowa State Football's Cody Jackson Has Breakout Performance

On Saturday afternoon, the Iowa State Cyclones were seeking to get their third win of the season. In what ended up being a really entertaining game, they were able to accomplish that. Coming into their matchup against the West Virginia Mountaineers, it felt like a game that Iowa State had to win.

Aiden Flora News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 3

Aiden Flora Becoming the New Star of Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to pick up their third win of the season in thrilling fashion against the West Virginia Mountaineers. In the win, one player really stood out for the team. Coming into Week 5, there was a lot of pressure on the Cyclones in what was a pivotal game between two Big 12 schools.

Softball News / Softball On SI / September 29

Patrick Murphy’s New Alabama Contract Makes Him One of NCAA Softball’s Highest-Paid Coaches

Patrick Murphy just tied for the third-highest paid NCAA softball coach. The University of Alabama Board of Trustees Compensation Committee met on Monday

Aiden Flora News / TWSN / September 20

Aiden Flora Is Forcing Iowa State to Rethink Its Offense

For the Iowa State Cyclones, their hidden weapon on offense is no longer hidden after their Week 3 game against Bowling Green. That secret weapon was running back Aiden Flora, but that is no longer the case.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 20

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss looks like 'franchise QB' in potential Heisman moment vs. LSU

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will play on Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 3 standouts.

Chambliss leads Ole Miss over Lane Kiffin, LSU

Chambliss apologizes for postgame comments after beating LSU

Darian Mensah's start compares to Robert Griffin III Heisman season

Heisman quarterly report: Chambliss remains in lead

The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 21 Iowa, Iowa State ramp up for defining moment in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Iowa State emerged victorious in its last two trips to Iowa City, but that was under former coach Matt Campbell. New Cyclones coach Jimmy Rogers matches wits against Iowa coaching legend Kirk Ferentz in the Cy-Hawk rivalry for the first time on Saturday night when Iowa State and the No.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / July 27

'There’s no bad blood': Audi Crooks addresses transferring from Iowa State

Audi Crooks is from Algona, Iowa. She committed to the Iowa State Cyclones out of high school and became one of the best college basketball players in the country.