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Tamin Lipsey Takes Major Step in Returning to Court for Iowa State Against Purdue

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team suffered a significant blow during their first game of the Players Era Festival against the St. John’s Red Storm when star point guard Tamin Lipsey suffered an injury.

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3 Iowa State Cyclones Players Earn Deserved Spots on All-Big 12 Third Team

The Iowa State Cyclones had an up-and-down 2025 college football season. Things got started on a high note, winning their first five games of the season and being ranked in the AP Poll Top 25.

Iowa State Cyclones on Verge of Losing Head Coach to Penn State Nittany Lions

The Iowa State Cyclones have turned into one of the most consistent football programs in the nation under head coach Matt Campbell. In 2025, they reached the eight-win plateau for the fifth time in 10 seasons.

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Iowa State Cyclones Should Be Concerned About Nittany Lions' Interest in HC

After one of the best signing days in recent memory for the program, the Iowa State Cyclones have some looming concerns all of a sudden about the status of their coach, Matt Campbell. It was a strong 2025 campaign for the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Recent NCAA Tournament Projections Are Very Kind to Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones have looked like one of the best teams in men’s college basketball over the first month of the season. After historically defeating the Alcorn State Braves on Wednesday night, the Cyclones are now 8-0 on the season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Under-the-Radar Football Recruit Reveals Why He Picked Iowa State Cyclones

Signing day went well for the Iowa State Cyclones, avoiding any of the unexpected twists and turns that some programs fell into. Overall, they signed 22 players in the Class of 2026.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Matt Campbell Shares Reaction to Fantastic Recruiting for Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State Cyclones just recently wrapped up signing day, and it was an impressive day for the program. This season, the Cyclones might not have been able to reach all of their goals on the field, but they were 8-4 and played some good football along the way.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Facing Pressure From Penn State Nittany Lions Pursuing Head Coach

The Iowa State Cyclones just had one of the most successful signing days in program history. Matt Campbell and his staff brought on a ton of high school prospects and one JUCO product to help improve the long-term outlook of the program.

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Penn State 'focused' on one name amid dysfunctional HC search

Penn State 'focused' on one name amid dysfunctional head-coaching search

Penn State has reportedly made some headway in its highly publicized head coaching search.

Penn State is rejected by another big-name head coach

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer becomes latest candidate to reject Penn State

Penn State had the most humiliating Signing Day

Biggest losers from 2026 college football recruiting early signing day: Penn State's freefall continues

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

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

Breaking Down Why Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Has Been a Surprise This Season

With the calendar turning to December, it has been an impressive first month of the season for the Iowa State Cyclones. Coming into the campaign, the Cyclones figured to be a team that was going to be able to contend in the Big 12 and be a Top 25 team in the country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / December 4

AUSL Allocation Draft Leaves More Than 50 Players Undrafted

Following the announcement of two expansion teams, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) had more than 100 players declare for the Allocation Draft, which took place on Monday, Dec.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Have Three Players Named to All-Big 12 Second Team

With the regular season coming to a close for the Iowa State Cyclones, some of their top players were recently recognized for their strong campaigns. After 12 games during the regular season, the Cyclones were able to finish with a very respectable 8-4 record.

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

Iowa State Cyclones See Massive Rise In Men's College Basketball Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones have been playing some excellent basketball, and with a couple of signature wins during Feast Week, the team is proving to be one of the best in the country. It has been a fantastic start for the Cyclones in the 2025-26 campaign.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball Class of 2026 Underappreciated in Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones look to have hit it big with their Class of 2025 men’s basketball recruits. T.J. Otzelberger and his staff deserve a lot of credit for finding players who are not only talented but fit exactly what they are looking for.

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

Matt Campbell on Verge of Making Iowa State Cyclones History on Signing Day

The Iowa State Cyclones went into signing day this year with 22 players committed to the Class of 2026. Thus far, they were able to avoid any funny business with players in the class, all sending in the paperwork to officially sign with the school.

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

Two Prospects Linked to Iowa State Cyclones Worth Keeping Eye on During Signing Day

The Iowa State Cyclones football team looks to have a solid group of recruits coming to Ames in the Class of 2026. Heading into Signing Day, there are currently 22 players committed to the program.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Should Not Need Transfer Portal to Improve This Area

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare for signing day and their upcoming bowl game, the team must also be mindful of the transfer portal. After a win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Cyclones were able to finish the regular season with an 8-4 record.

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

Where Does Cyclones' Recruiting Class Ranking Heading Toward Early Signing Day?

The Iowa State Cyclones have seen the regular season come to an end and will be starting to prepare for a busy couple of weeks. While the program awaits who they will be playing in their bowl game, the coaching staff will be busy finalizing their recruiting class and trying to navigate the transfer portal.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Predicted To Play in AutoZone Liberty Bowl Against AAC Contenders

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to finish the 2025 college football regular season on a high note. Their victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys was their eighth of the season, an impressive milestone for the program.

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

Iowa State Cyclones, Killyan Toure Earn Impressive Superlatives for Recent Play

There were a lot of standout performances at the Players Era Festival during Feast Week in men’s college basketball, including that of the Iowa State Cyclones.

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

T.J. Otzelberger Shares Encouraging Update on Injured Iowa State Cyclones Star

The Iowa State Cyclones left Las Vegas and the Players Era Festival with a 3-0 record, improving their overall mark to 7-0 on the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t all positive on their trip to Sin City.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Hold Steady in Women's Basketball AP Poll Top 25

The 2025-26 college basketball season is shaping up to be a great one for the Iowa State Cyclones for both the men’s and women’s teams. After a successful trip to Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival during Feast Week, the men’s team has moved up the AP Poll Top 25.