ISU’s offense seeks to thrive in “the moment of truth” — on Saturday and beyond

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 17, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Omari Hayes (9) makes a catch in front of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Anthony Hawkins (5) during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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AMES — Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor doesn’t panic. It’s an undervalued, but hard-earned quality gleaned from 37 consecutive starts at the FBS level. It’s also why the 6-1, 208-pound…