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Iowa State Cyclones Former Offensive Lineman Following Matt Campbell to Penn State

The Iowa State Cyclones had more players enter the transfer portal than any football program in the country. New head coach Jimmy Rogers is going to start virtually from scratch with more than 50 players exploring options to play elsewhere in 2026.

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Scott stars late as Baylor deals Iowa State 1st loss

Taliah Scott hit the winning shot with 2.9 seconds left and scored all 21 of her points in the second half, leading No. 22 Baylor past No. 10 and previously unbeaten Iowa State 72-70 on Sunday.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 4

Audi Crooks’ Defense Draws Fan Scrutiny After Iowa State’s First Loss

Anybody who has watched Iowa State Cyclones junior center Audi Crooks play knows that she's a force to be reckoned with on offense. Crooks' physical power, elite footwork, and soft touch around the rim make her nearly unstoppable to guard for most college opponents.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Former Quarterback Unsurprisingly Commits to Penn State

When head coach Matt Campbell announced that he would be accepting a job with the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Iowa State Cyclones prepared for a lot of changes.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Smartly Add Multiple Pieces to Offensive Line in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones lost a ton of players to the transfer portal when it was announced that Matt Campbell was taking the head coach position with the Penn State Nittany Lions, being replaced by Jimmy Rogers of the Washington State Cougars.

Rocco Becht News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

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.

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

Another Key Offensive Player for Iowa State Cyclones Transfers to Penn State

The transfer portal promised to be a chaotic one this year for the Iowa State Cyclones, and it has lived up to the hype. Unfortunately, a lot of their key players from 2025 are heading elsewhere. While it might not have been the year that the team had envisioned coming in, the Cyclones were still a very respectable 8-4 in 2026.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / January 4

Another Former Cyclone Star is Headed to the Big Ten

Matt Campbell always built his rosters in Iowa State to sustain a lot of turbulence; this time, the turbulence struck, and it’s carrying loads of former Cyclones to State College, Pennsylvania.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Former Star Safety Heading to Penn State in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones had to be prepared for major roster upheaval when their coaching change was announced. After 10 years at the helm, Matt Campbell was moving on to the Penn State Nittany Lions and was being replaced in Ames by Jimmy Rogers, formerly of the Washington State Cougars.

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

Iowa State Cyclones' Receiver Set to Visit Multiple Strong Football Programs

With the transfer portal now open, the Iowa State Cyclones are going to be extremely busy trying to rebuild a roster that has been decimated. With a plethora

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

Iowa State Cyclones Former Wide Receiver Visiting With Matt Campbell, Penn State

The Iowa State Cyclones aren’t going to have many recognizable faces on the football field in 2026 when the Jimmy Rogers era officially begins next fall.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Swish Appeal / January 4

Audi Crooks may have her flaws, but she still looks more than championship-ready for No. 10 Iowa State

Iowa State junior center Audi Crooks, who was only ranked the 57th best prospect in her high school class of 2023 by espnW, is transcending expectations yet again.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Land Commitment From Star Quarterback in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones had a lot of holes on their roster to address, with more than 50 players entering the transfer portal. New head coach Jimmy Rogers had his work cut out for him, essentially building the program from the ground up.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / January 3

Iowa State Just Added a Stud Division-II Linebacker in the Portal

In transfer portal season, it’s always easy to get wrapped up in the biggest-name players available. Sometimes, that even leads to teams looking past proven players because analysts give them a bad rating.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Receive Commitment From Star Division II Linebacker

With the transfer portal open, the Iowa State Cyclones have been very busy working on rebuilding a program that has seen a majority of their talent elect to seek other opportunities.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 3

Iowa State Cyclones Make Early Conference Play Statement Against West Virginia

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to get off to a strong start in conference play and, with a victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers, are now 14-0. It has been an incredible start to the season for the Cyclones.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Predicted to Land Dual-Threat Quarterback in Transfer Portal

With the transfer portal now open, the Iowa State Cyclones will be seeing a plethora of moves in the coming weeks. Due to most of their established players announcing their intent to enter the portal, the Cyclones were aware that there was going to be a lot of work to be done.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Setting Sights on Three Offensive Linemen in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones are going to be active on the transfer portal, looking to restock their roster with nearly 50 players from last season’s roster opting not to return for 2026.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 2

Iowa State Cyclones Make Offer to Linebacker in Transfer Portal Seeking Fourth Team

The Iowa State Cyclones have been busy in the early hours of the transfer portal opening on Jan. 2. Head coach Jimmy Rogers knows that there is a lot of work to do with the roster, and he is wasting no time courting players he believes would be fits on the team.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 2

Iowa State Cyclones Make Early Offer to Bowling Green Defender in Transfer Portal

The transfer portal officially opened on Jan. 2, and the Iowa State Cyclones have wasted no time in getting things in motion with a few targets. There are a lot of positions that the Cyclones need help with.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 2

Iowa State Cyclones Make Offer to Ferris State Transfer Offensive Lineman

The Iowa State Cyclones are wasting no time looking to make moves on the transfer portal. With nearly 50 players from their roster opting to leave the football program after Matt Campbell left for the Penn State Nittany Lions, new head coach Jimmy Rogers has a ton of work to do restocking the talent on the team.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 2

Iowa State Cyclones Make Offer, Set Up Visit With Division II Star in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones have seen a lot of attrition with their roster this offseason, thanks in large part to the head coaching change the football program underwent.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 2

Iowa State Cyclones Star Predicted To Land With Penn State in Transfer Portal

This offseason has been a roller coaster ride for the Iowa State Cyclones with so many ups and downs. An unexpected coaching change had to be made when Matt Campbell, after 10 years at the helm of the football program, accepted the head coach position with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 2

These Two Iowa State Standouts Could Soon Find a New Home with Matt Campbell at Penn State

Two of Iowa State’s biggest portal losses, redshirt senior quarterback Rocco Becht and senior tight end Benjamin Brahmer, the No. 1 tight end in the portal by 247 Sports, are reportedly in play for Penn State and former Cyclones coach Matt Campbell.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Gridiron Heroics / December 31

Mass Exodus: NCAA Inaction Blamed for Iowa State’s Roster Implosion

The numbers emanating from Ames are alarming. Iowa State has had 42 players enter the transfer portal since Matt Campbell left for Penn State, second only to Oklahoma State, which has had 43 departures.