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Iowa State Cyclones Add Two More Pieces Along Defensive Line From Transfer Portal

Since taking over as head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones football team, Jimmy Rogers has placed an emphasis on the offensive and defensive lines. The offensive line was arguably the hardest hit unit on the team, with Matt Campbell heading to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 9

Iowa State Cyclones Land Talented Offensive Transfer From Michigan State Spartans

Despite the transfer portal being open for a little while now, there is still no shortage of news surrounding the Iowa State Cyclones. Recently, they were able to grab a talented offensive weapon from the Michigan State Spartans. It has undoubtedly been a hectic time for the Cyclones over the last couple of weeks.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 9

Iowa State Cyclones Football Transfer Portal Tracker

The 2025-26 offseason and transfer portal cycle is the start of a new era for the Iowa State Cyclones football program. After 10 years at the helm, Matt Campbell is no longer leading the way.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 9

Iowa State Cyclones Lead College Football in One Brutal Category in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones underwent arguably the biggest change in college football after the 2025 regular season came to an end. Their head coach for the last 10 years, Matt Campbell, left the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 9

Iowa State Cyclones Wisely Re-Offer Talented Four-Star Offensive Lineman

The Iowa State Cyclones have been very busy the past couple of weeks, and there are no signs of slowing down just yet. As the team navigates the transfer

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

Iowa State Offensive Line Target Chooses Michigan State in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones look to have survived what had been a brutal first few weeks of the Jimmy Rogers era. He has some big shoes to fill, taking over as head coach of the football program.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 8

Iowa State Cyclones Reportedly Set to Host Talented Boston College Quarterback

The Iowa State Cyclones have been very active in the transfer portal, but there is still plenty of work to do. In the next couple of days, they will be

Tamin Lipsey News / ESPN / January 8

Lipsey touted as best PG in nation after ISU win

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger declared Tamin Lipsey the nation's best point guard after he led the Cyclones past Baylor and to the first 15-0 start in program history Wednesday night.

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

Iowa State Cyclones in Running for Stanford Class of 2027 Offensive Lineman Decommit

The Iowa State Cyclones suffered an unprecedented number of departures this offseason, thanks in large part to the coaching change that the football team underwent.

NBA News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 7

Iowa State Cyclones Keys to Victory on Road Against Baylor Bears in Big 12 Clash

The Iowa State Cyclones got their conference schedule off on the right foot, defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers 80-59 on Jan. 2 at Hilton Coliseum and holding onto the No.

Iowa State Cyclones Flip Talented Three-Star Safety from Washington State Cougars

While the transfer portal has understandably received most of the attention for the Iowa State Cyclones of late, the team is also still in the process

Quentin Taylor Jr. News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 7

Quentin Taylor Jr. Officially Leaves Iowa State Cyclones for SEC Team

One of the first Iowa State Cyclones players to announce that they would be leaving the program this offseason was cornerback Quentin Taylor Jr. His announcement came right around the time rumors began to swirl that head coach Matt Campbell could be leaving for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 7

Division II Transfer Could Make Positive Impact for Iowa State Cyclones' O-Line

The Iowa State Cyclones continue to be very busy with the transfer portal open, and the team has done a nice job so far of adding talent. However, one area in particular has been a focus early on. Coming into the portal opening up, Jimmy Rogers knew that he was going to have a lot of work to do.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 7

Iowa State Cyclones New Quarterback Has Potential To Become a Star

The Iowa State Cyclones have been very busy in the portal, and they have been able to bring in some good talent. However, one player for the team could have star potential. It certainly felt like doom and gloom for the Cyclones just before the transfer portal opened up.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Swish Appeal / January 7

How conference play revealed concerning weaknesses for LSU, Michigan, Maryland and Iowa State

The formal arrival of conference play across the Power Four delivered a rude awakening to several top-ranked programs that had cruised through their non-conference schedules.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 6

Iowa State Cyclones Land Second Tarleton State Texans Recruit in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones are aggressively rebuilding their roster, working the transfer portal in the first cycle under new head coach Jimmy Rogers. With more than 50 players entering the transfer portal after Matt Campbell’s departure and additional losses to eligibility exhaustion, Iowa State faces major roster needs.

Iowa State Cyclones News / SwimSwam / January 6

Cincinnati Adds Iowa State Champion Parker Macho for Fall of 2026

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 6

Iowa State Cyclones Land Potential Starting Linebacker from Washington State

The Iowa State Cyclones continue to be busy working the transfer portal to rebuild their roster. Recently, they were able to get a talented freshman to commit. It has been a crazy couple of weeks for the Cyclones, who are still dealing with all of the changes following the departure of Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / January 6

Iowa State Cyclones Smart for Putting Focus on Blockers in Transfer Portal Early

When Jimmy Rogers accepted the head coach position with the Iowa State Cyclones, he knew that there would have to be work done on the roster. As is the case whenever a coaching change occurs, players will evaluate their future with the program.

One Key Washington State Freshman is Following Jimmy Rogers to Iowa State

Iowa State’s roster just got a familiar face back in the mix. Freshman linebacker Sullivan Schlimgen is headed to Ames after spending last season at Washington State, becoming yet another player to follow Jimmy Rogers from Pullman to the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / January 5

Iowa State Just Added a Big-Time Offensive Lineman in the Portal

Jimmy Rogers and the Iowa State Cyclones just made a big splash in the transfer portal with the addition of an elite offensive lineman. On Monday afternoon, Auburn transfer DeAndre Carter announced his commitment to Iowa State and will have multiple years of eligibility remaining as a redshirt sophomore.

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.

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.

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.