Staff Picks: SEMO vs. Iowa State

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 3, 2026

The Jimmy Rogers era officially begins Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium.

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After an offseason filled with change, anticipation and plenty of questions, Iowa State finally takes the field for the first time in 2026 when Southeast Missouri State comes to Ames. The Cyclones enter the season with expectations that remain high despite a new head coach, and Saturday’s opener offers the first glimpse of what Rogers’ program will look like…