Heavily favored ISU warily eyes winless Bowling Green in Saturday’s nonconference finale

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 15, 2026

Iowa State football head coach Jimmy Rogers reacts after a touchdown against Southeast Missouri during the first quarter in the week one NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. Photo credit:

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AMES — The topic of discussion turned to “gimme games” — and Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers scoffed at the subject.

Sure, his Cyclones (1-1) are 23.5-point favorites in Saturday’s 11…