PETERSON: New-look Iowa State makes a much-needed positive first impression

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 5, 2026

Sept. 5, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers walks off the field with Cyclone players following a 38-10 win over Southeast Missouri at Jack Trice Stadium in his Iowa State coaching debut. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic)

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Are you sure Saturday was Jimmy Rogers’ first game as Iowa State’s football coach?

You positive this was the first time players from dozens of different schools played together in something…