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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.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / October 10

Uh-Oh, BYU Learned to Rush the Passer: Inside a Dominant Showing Against Iowa State

"Uh oh, Happy learned how to putt!" In the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore, the former hockey-player-turned-golfer breaks through only after he corrects his main weakness: his short game.

Iowa State Cyclones 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.

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College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 5

Jaylen Raynor Has Turned Corner for Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a fantastic start to the season and currently sit at 3-2. They earned three wins against the West Virginia Mountaineers, Bowling Green Falcons, and Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, while falling to the Utah Utes and Iowa Hawkeyes, both ranked opponents.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 3

Iowa State Football Needs More From Jaylen Raynor Against West Virginia

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for their fifth game of the season, and against a team they appear to be evenly matched against, this will be a pivotal matchup. So far in the Jimmy Rogers era, the Cyclones have been a bit better than expected with two wins and a close game against their in-state rival.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 21

Iowa State Football Currently Has a Passing Game Problem

There is no doubt that the Iowa State Cyclones have had a fantastic start to the college football season. A 2-1 start with dominant wins, as well as a close road loss to the 21st ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, is something to be proud of, and the potential to have a great season is there.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 17

Bowling Green Is Perfect Opponent for Iowa State Football Star Bounce Back

The Iowa State Cyclones are heading into their Week 3 matchup with the Bowling Green Falcons with a 1-1 record. They defeated the Southeast Missouri Redhawks in Week 1, 38-10, before falling to the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Cy-Hawk game at Kinnick Stadium, 16-13.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / September 13

What Did We Learn About Jaylen Raynor After Iowa State Football's Loss to Iowa

The Iowa State Cyclones came up just short in the Cy-Hawk game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the team learned a lot about themselves in the close loss. Even

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 Football News / Field Level Media / September 5

Iowa State coasts past Southeast Missouri State in season opener

Jaylen Raynor threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns Saturday and Iowa State's defense logged 12 tackles for loss during a season-opening 38-10 rout of Southeast Missouri State in Ames, Iowa.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

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

Why Jalen Raynor Could Have Huge Debut for Iowa State Football

With the start of the college football season here for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team will be seeking to get off to a strong start against Southeast Missouri.

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

Iowa State Football’s Jaylen Raynor Disrespected in QB Ranks

The Iowa State Cyclones needed an entirely new roster this offseason after head coach Matt Campbell departed, taking over as head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Iowa Football's 2026 Schedule is Loaded With Quarterback Star Power

Phil Parker, the Iowa Hawkeyes' magician of a defensive coordinator, is going to need one of his best acts yet in 2026. The Iowa football schedule this year sees a gauntlet of quarterback star power coming at them week after week through the first half of the season.

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

Iowa State Star Named To Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watchlist

The Iowa State Cyclones football team has a lot of new faces on the coaching staff and roster that fans should be excited about. On the offensive side of the ball, there is a new leader in town.

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

Predicting Stats for Tyler Fortenberry This Season With Iowa State Cyclones

With fall camp underway for the Iowa State Cyclones, there will be no shortage of things to watch for the program this year. Coming off a solid campaign in 2025, the Cyclones are going to be a much different-looking team this year.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 22

Jaylen Raynor Swings by the Office of Iowa State’s Athletic Director

Jimmy Rogers and Iowa State made a calculated call in targeting Arkansas State transfer quarterback Jaylen Raynor, and the former Sun Belt standout is already making strong impressions beyond the football program itself.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 4

Iowa State Cyclones land Arkansas State QB in transfer portal

Iowa State Cyclones have secured an experienced quarterback as it continues reshaping its roster under new head coach Jimmy Rogers. Arkansas State transfer Jaylen Raynor announced his commitment to the Cyclones this week, giving Iowa State a proven starter with nearly 10,000 career yards of total offense entering his final season of eligibility.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 24

Coveted dual-threat quarterback entering college football transfer portal

The college football transfer portal is only ten days away from officially opening for business. That hasn't stopped players around the country from getting a head start on the action, as nearly 1,100 names are expected to transfer.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 19

Arkansas State hangs on to spoil Missouri State's bowl debut

Jaylen Raynor threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns Thursday night as Arkansas State won the inaugural Xbox Bowl, spoiling Missouri State's first bowl trip with a 34-28 victory in Frisco, Texas.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Missouri State vs. Arkansas State Prediction: Xbox Bowl Preview

College football’s 2025-26 postseason continues Thursday night with the Xbox Bowl featuring Missouri State and Arkansas State. These two programs are separated by less than 250 miles, but this matchup in Frisco, Texas, is just the fourth all-time meeting between the Bears and Red Wolves.

Missouri State Bears vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Preview, TV, Prediction & Odds | Xbox Bowl – December 18

The Xbox Bowl brings a fascinating clash of styles and storylines to Frisco, Texas, as the Missouri State Bears face off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

Butch Jones' temper on full display after Arkansas State's loss

Arkansas State head coach Butch Jones was going through it after his team’s loss.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9, 2025

No. 14 Iowa State wary of heat, Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor

After prevailing in another nail-biter against in-state rival Iowa last week, No. 14 Iowa State figures to sweat during Saturday's visit to Arkansas State no matter what.

College Football News / G5 Football on SI / July 29, 2025

Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor Headlines 29 Sun Belt Names on East-West Shrine Bowl 1000

The East-West Shrine Bowl is a college football all-star event that will take place at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on January 27, 2026, featuring several high profile prospects hoping to hear their names called in the 2026 NFL Draft.