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The Big 12’s high energy expansion
NEWTON — The Big 12 wasn’t content with just raiding the Pac-12 in 2023. Now, they’re coming for the race tracks. On Aug. 9, while engines at the Iowa Speedway were screaming around the 7/8 mile oval, the Big 12 logo was screaming right back from the hood of Riley Herbst’s No. 35 Toyota Camry. Herbst navigated the […]
Iowa State volleyball defeats South Dakota State 3-1 in exhibiton
The Cyclone volleyball team hosted South Dakota State for the first of their two exhibitions for the 2026 season. Iowa State defeated 2025 NCAA tournament team South Dakota State 3-1 (27-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-19) Friday night. The Cyclones now lead the Jackrabbits in the all-time series with a 6-1 advantage. Iowa State hit .247 for the match and South Dakota State recorded a .124 hitting […]
Iowa State Football 2026 Offensive Player of the Year Prediction
The 2026 Iowa State football offense is being built almost entirely from scratch. A new head coach, a new offensive coordinator in Tyler Roehl coming directly from the Detroit Lions, and a roster that looks nothing like the one that went 8-4 in 2025. In an offseason defined by departure, the question of who carries […]
Cyclone tennis announces fall slate
Iowa State’s tennis team will participate in nine events during the fall of 2026. Jaron Maestas is in his fourth season at the helm of the Cyclones. The schedule begins in September with the ITA All-American Championships in Cary, North Carolina, from Sept.19-27. Team members who are not competing in the North Carolina event will […]
Deonte Burton to join NLEX Road Warriors in October
Former Iowa State men’s basketball player Deonte Burton, who played for the Cyclones from 2015 to 2017, will play for NLEX Road Warriors when the PBA season 50 Governors’ Cup resumes in October. The team made the announcement Friday, following a 112-110 loss to Converge FiberXers. Road Warriors head coach Jimmy Alapag is “very excited” […]
Q&A Recap: Jimmy Rogers meets with the media
Head coach Jimmy Rogers met with the media on Wednesday. The following is a question “Q:” and answer “Jimmy Rogers:” transcript of his availability. Q: The other day, coach Bobbit had talked about when he was working with developing the best version of themselves as young men as well as football players, being vulnerable is important. How does that […]
Cyclone Soccer defeats Omaha
OMAHA — The Iowa State soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 1-0 victory over the University of Nebraska Omaha at the Caniglia Field. The Cyclones’ only goal was scored by San Francisco transfer Danica Lunceford, a junior. The goal came at the 23rd minute. The goalkeeper was redshirt freshman Eme McClenahan, a Utah transfer, who recorded one save in the win. This was the fourth meeting between the […]
Pacers, Haliburton to face Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum
Two-time NBA All-Star and former Iowa State standout Tyrese Haliburton is set to return to his collegiate roots as the Indiana Pacers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum. Scheduled for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., the contest marks the fourth time an NBA exhibition has been held at the venue […]
JaQuan Bailey’s journey from Ames to NASCAR
NEWTON— The roar of engines at the Iowa Speedway is a different kind of thunder than the one JaQuan Bailey grew accustomed to at Jack Trice Stadium, but for the former Iowa State defensive standout, the high-stakes pressure of a race day feels exactly like home. Bailey – who recorded the most tackles for loss […]
How to best experience a college football game at Iowa State
At Iowa State, some of the best parts of a game day in Ames happen before the players even take the field. While the action on the field is the main draw, many of the most cherished traditions and essential rituals take place in the hours leading up to the game. For any fan looking to […]
Eric Mulder joins Latvian side BK Liepāja
LIEPĀJA, Latvia — BK Liepāja announced Wednesday that the club has signed Oskaloosa native and former Cyclone Eric Mulder to bolster its frontline for the upcoming season. Mulder brings a reputation for extreme efficiency and rebounding to the Latvian side, having previously led the nation in two-point field goal percentage (78.4 percent) during the 2024-25 […]
Q&A Recap: Tyler Roehl, Jaylen Raynor and Tyler Fortenberry meet with the media
Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl and a pair of Arkansas State transfers in Jaylen Raynor and Tyler Fortenberry met with the media on Thursday. The following is a transcript of their respective availabilities. Q: I wanted to ask you about your season with the Lions and how much do you find yourself drawing on lessons you […]
Brewer scores equalizer in exhibition
The first contest of Iowa State’s 2026-27 athletic calendar, an exhibition soccer match versus Minnesota, finished in a 1-1 draw. The recorded attendance was 147. Despite being outshot 13-1 by the Gophers in the opening 45 minutes, the half ended scoreless. Thirteen minutes into the second half, Tenley Senden – the Minnesota 2025 Gatorade Soccer […]
Q&A Recap: Jimmy Rogers meets with the media
Q: Jimmy, you’ve spent the last eight months moving your family, building the roster. How nice is it to finally put on the pads in practice? Jimmy Rogers: No pads today, but it was a good day. It was just good to be back into the swing of things. Had a good summer. Guys are healthy. Today we were just in shells […]
Robert Jones signs with German club PS Karlsruhe Lions
KARLSRUHE, Germany — Former Iowa State standout and fan favorite Robert Jones is headed to Germany for the next chapter of his professional career. The PS Karlsruhe LIONS announced Wednesday they have signed the 25-year-old center for the 2026-27 season. Jones, better known to the Hilton Coliseum faithful as “Big Rob Energy,” will bring his […]
Otzelberger, Pleta and Manning meet with the media
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger is leaning into a bigger, more physical frontcourt strategy as the Cyclones conclude their eight-week summer program. The focal point of this shift features sophomore Dom Pleta and Blake Buchanan playing alongside one another, a combination that Otzelberger believes mirrors the “formidable size” seen in top-tier programs like Houston […]
Iowa State players with over 1,000 career receiving yards
1. Allen Lazard – 2014-2017 – 3,360 yards 2. Todd Blythe – 2004-2007 – 3,096 yards 3. Xavier Hutchinson – 2020-2022 – 2,929 yards 4. Jaylin Noel – 2021-2024 – 2,855 yards 5. Lane Danielsen – 2000-2003 – 2,690 yards 6. Charlie Kolar – 2018-2021 – 2,181 yards 7. Jayden Higgins – 2023-2024 – 2,166 yards 8. Hakeem […]
Predicting the 2026 Iowa State Football Season: The Jimmy Rogers Era Begins
A new era of Iowa State football kicks off Sept 5. Jimmy Rogers takes the reins of a program with high expectations and a fanbase ready to see what he can build. Here is my game by game prediction for the 2026 season. Sept 5 — vs Southeast Missouri — W The Jimmy Rogers era […]
Iowa State sets home men’s wrestling opponents for 2026-27 season
Iowa State University has announced its seven-dual home wrestling schedule for the 2026-27 season on Monday, marking the inaugural campaign for head coach Brent Metcalf. The Cyclones will host matches at Hilton Coliseum against Bucknell, Arizona State, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Stanford and Cornell. The slate is highlighted by its competitive strength, as five of […]
Rachel Van Gorp represents Cyclones on AVCA preseason watch list
Iowa State junior Rachel Van Gorp has become the first player in program history to be named to the AVCA Preseason Player of the Year Watch List, the organization announced Friday. Now in its third year, the watch list features 30 players from across the country, with Van Gorp being one of only two liberos […]
Fannon to retire following conclusion of 2026 season
Matt Fannon, who has led the Iowa State soccer program since 2020, announced that 2026 will be his final season before retiring from the coaching profession. Fannon came to Ames following a three-year stint at Bowling Green (2017-2019). Fannon informed the team of his decision on the morning of July 30. “After thorough consideration and […]
Photos from the 2021 matchup against No. 8 Oklahoma State
Photos from the 2021 matchup against No. 8 Oklahoma State
Madden NFL 27 database reveals ratings for 21 former Iowa State standouts
The initial release of the Madden NFL 27 ratings database features a comprehensive look at former Iowa State standouts. At the top of the class, running back Breece Hall is the highest-rated Cyclone with an 87 overall (OVR) rating. Hall’s profile is defined by elite movement, including 92 speed, 90 agility, and a 91 in […]
Otzelberger, Johnson and Toure meet with the media
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger is leaning further into the defensive grit that has defined his five-year tenure in Ames, signaling a season built on “collisions” and “deflections” during a media availability on Tuesday. At the center of this identity is a 5-foot-11 transfer guard who arrives with a nickname that matches the program’s […]
Iowa State cross country schedules released
Iowa State’s cross country teams, under the direction of director of cross country Jeremy Sudbury and women’s head coach Laura Harmon, have their fall planned out, with two home meets and the 2026 Midwest Regional being highlights for the Cyclone harriers. “Home Sweet Home!” Sudbury said in a release. “There is nothing like competing on […]
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