A New Era: No. 9 Iowa State opens Metcalf era with win over Bucknell, 29-12

Cyclone Fanatic · Nov 2, 2026

Iowa State’s Evan Frost celebrates after earning a 19-3 technical fall over Bucknell’s Bryce Manera at 141 pounds during the Cyclones’ 2026-27 season opener Sunday, Nov. 1, at Hilton Coliseum. (Photo: Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic)

AMES — A new chapter of Iowa State men’s wrestling officially began Sunday night.

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From Brent Metcalf making his head coaching debut to the return of familiar faces and the…