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By Rob Gray, correspondent AMES - Iowa State assistant football coach Ross Watson pairs his shaved head with a long-flowing salt-and-pepper beard. He speaks freely and colorfully; melding the philosophical with the occasionally profane. He's also the only member of the Cyclones' new defe

Iowa State's defensive staff is "fired up" to field a "violent" unit this fall - Cyclone Fanatic

On Friday morning, Iowa State media interviewed Jimmy Rogers' new defensive and special teams staff. Watch the full interviews with defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit, passing game coordinator Ross Watson, defensive line coach Jalon Bibbs, safeties coach Pete Menage, cornerbacks coach Mike Banks and

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Iowa State offensive coordinate Tyler Roehl talks to media during a media opportunity at Stark Performance center on Feb. 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Iowa State's offensive position coaches were made available for the first time o

Meet Iowa State's offensive position coaches at Wednesday's availability - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl talks to the media during a media opportunity at the Stark Performance center on Feb. 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images AMES - Tyler Roehl coached the tight ends this season for the Detroi

Iowa State's offense aims to "throw haymakers" in year one under head coach Jimmy Rogers - Cyclone Fanatic

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BREAKING: Iowa State gymnastics cancels remainder of season

Iowa State, 2-8 on the year, picked up a 193.425-191.900 victory over Illinois State at the Border Battle in Iowa City and a 192.900-191.800 win over Bridgeport.

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Iowa State gymnasts fall to No. 17 Pioneers

The Pioneers picked up the conference win, beating the Cyclones 196.525 to 192.550. Denver was ranked No. 17 at the time of the meet.

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Iowa State earns commitment from 2026 kicker Greg Hubbard - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State added a late commitment to its 2026 recruiting class in former Washington State kicker/punter Greg Hubbard. https://twitter.com/GregHubbbard/status/2018811511494611020?s=20 The 6-foot-2, 195-pound incoming freshman earned first-team league honors in high school. He connected on a

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No. 3 Iowa State takes down No. 21 Oklahoma, 29-10

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"Adapt or die." That quote hits hard, and it came straight from the mouth of Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers.

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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. Jamie Pollard, the athletic director at Iowa State, took to X on Thursday to

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

Jimmy Rogers and Iowa State aren't quite done in the transfer portal, yet. TCU transfer wideout Jordyn Bailey has signed with the Cyclones on Wednesday, according to a report by Chris Hummer of CBS Sports.

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A loaded Iowa State transfer class grew one cornerback larger with the commitment of Arkansas transfer Jaheim Singletary on Thursday. Singletary becomes the 43rd transfer for the Cyclones this offseason, and the ninth in Jimmy Rogers' secondary. Hayes Fawcett of On3 first reported the move on Thu

Former Georgia, Arkansas Defender Transfers to Iowa State

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Iowa State just picked up a sneaky-good weapon out of the MAC, landing Bowling Green transfer Cameron Pettaway. The redshirt freshman was named MAC Freshman of the Year after a breakout 2025 season where he posted 365 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and over 900 all-purpose yards. He's dynamic with

Iowa State Picks Up MAC Freshman of the Year Running Back

Well, the Penn State Nittany Cyclones (kidding, well, kind of) just added another player through the transfer portal, and surprise, surprise, he comes by way of Iowa State. That player is former Cyclone safety Jeremiah Cooper, who spent the previous four seasons in Ames as the leader of the Iowa

Add Another Cyclone to the Penn State Departure List

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. Schlimgen fits the pattern we've seen this offseason

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

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 s

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

It finally happened. Iowa State star quarterback Rocco Becht announced that he will be heading to Penn State to team up with his former head coach, Matt Campbell. Becht is the latest in a long run of former Cyclones headed east, and by now, Happy Valley's starting to look like Jack Trice East.

Iowa State's Biggest Star Just Committed to Penn State

Rocco Becht threw for 9,274 yards and 64 TDs with Cyclones (On3)

Penn State Lands Iowa State QB

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. The latest Cyclone turned Nittany Lion happens to be Iowa State's leading tackler from the previous sea

Another Former Cyclone Star is Headed to the Big Ten

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 Just Added a Stud Division-II Linebacker in the Portal

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. Becht, who declared his intention to transfer o

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

Iowa State finally got a little good news, and it came from a place that's been pretty quiet lately, recruiting. Three-star cornerback Torrence Sanders flipped his commitment from Washington State to the Cyclones, giving ISU fans something to actually feel decent about after a week filled with porta

Iowa State Football Finally Gets Some Positive News

Iowa State's offseason just got a little louder after defensive back Jeremiah Cooper took to social media and unloaded on fans. Cooper, who recently entered the transfer portal, posted on X that "The fans love us... then hate us. Hope my guys ball out wherever they go."

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Iowa State is losing wide receiver Brett Eskildsen to the transfer portal after a productive season in Ames. Eskildsen announced his decision this week and will now look for a new opportunity with two years of eligibility remaining. https://twitter.com/EskildsenBrett/status/2003548487703798250

Iowa State WR Brett Eskildsen Enters Transfer Portal

Iowa State has its new defensive coordinator, and it's a name Cyclone fans are going to get familiar with quickly. Jesse Bobbit is the guy.

Iowa State Football Announces New Defensive Coordinator

Jon Heacock is hanging it up after 43 years in coaching. The longtime Iowa State defensive coordinator announced his retirement on Tuesday after spending the last decade running the Cyclones' defense under Matt Campbell.

Iowa State DC Jon Heacock Announces Retirement After 43 Years of Coaching

Iowa State quarterback Conner Moberly is planning to stick around in Ames, even after Rocco Becht hit the portal and the quarterback room thinned out fast. Moberly didn't play hardly at all and didn't record many stats, but the redshirt freshman is staying in the mix heading into 2026.

Iowa State Fans Can Expect to Have This Quarterback Return

Iowa State wide receiver Daniel Jackson is heading to the transfer portal after spending four seasons in Ames. It's not a major shakeup for the Cyclones, but it's one more veteran piece out the door at a position that's already gone through some turnover.

Iowa State Losing Veteran Receiver to Transfer Portal

The hits keep coming for Iowa State. Just hours after news broke that starting quarterback Rocco Becht was hitting the transfer portal, another key piece is now on his way out. This time, it's defensive back Jontez Williams. Williams wasn't just some rotational guy either.

Iowa State Football Loses Top Cornerback to Transfer Portal

Iowa State QB Entering Portal

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Sources: Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has informed the Iowa State coaches that he intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Becht’s 26 career wins as a starter will be the most of any quarterback in college football in 2026.

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Tracking the Iowa State Football Roster: Transfers and Prospects

To keep you updated on all of the roster moves related to Iowa State football this offseason.

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Another Iowa State Coach is Heading to Penn State

Jake Waters is officially out at Iowa State and headed east to reunite with Matt Campbell at Penn State. The former Kansas State quarterback turned Cyclone assistant is taking the same job in State College, leaving behind a program already trying to find its footing after Campbell's departure. Wa

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Matt Campbell is Stealing a Key Iowa State Commitment

Iowa State just got hit with a gut punch on the recruiting trail, and it came courtesy of the guy who built the roster in the first place. Class of 2026 quarterback Kase Evans has committed to Penn State, just three days after being released from his signing with the Cyclones.

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Iowa State Football Loses Their Top 2027 Commitment

Iowa State just lost its top commitment in the 2027 class, and it's a tough one to spin in a positive light. Four-star offensive lineman Will Slagle has officially decommitted from the program, reopening his recruitment less than three weeks after giving the Cyclones his verbal pledge. He did mentio

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Injuries Continue to Plague Iowa State's Season

Things just keep getting worse for Iowa State on the injury front. Safety Jamison Patton is expected to miss this weekend's road game against TCU, and with that news, the Cyclones are now down six of their original 11 defensive starters from Week 1. Four of those are from the secondary alone.

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Iowa State Loses to ASU, Losing Streak Continues

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Iowa State Earns Some Good News Ahead of BYU Game

Iowa State fans got some welcome news ahead of today's showdown in Provo: Domonique Orange is expected to play. The star defensive tackle had been trending in the wrong direction all week, opening as doubtful and staying quiet through most of the lead-up.

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Iowa State vs. BYU: Prediction, ATS Pick and Key Storylines

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Iowa State Supporters Have a New Reason to Feel Good About Matt Campbell

Iowa State fans can breathe a little easier, at least for now. The oddsmakers over at BetOnline have dropped their early list of candidates for the open Penn State head coaching job, and Matt Campbell is pretty far down the board.

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CBS Sports Insider Pushes for Penn State to Hire Matt Campbell

CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli recently floated Nebraska's Matt Rhule as a possible next head coach at Penn State, but made it clear that his ideal candidate would come from outside the program, specifically naming Iowa State's Matt Campbell and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz. Fornelli argued that Campbell

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Iowa State Football Adds Impressive 2026 Quarterback Prospect

Iowa State just locked in its quarterback spot in the 2026 class, landing a former Oklahoma State commit, three‑star QB Kase Evans. Evans had originally pledged to Oklahoma State, but after the Cowboys made leadership changes, he decommitted and reopened his recruitment. Iowa State wasted no tim

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Abu Sama caps a 74-yard first half with his third TD of the season 👊 @AB3_sama 📺 ESPN

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