Monday Musings: Cyclones looked decent, need to find another level against Hawkeyes
Jimmy Rogers on the sidelines for his first game as the Iowa State head coach in a 38-10 win over SEMO on Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Jacqueline Cordova
We made it. The wait became excruciatingly long, but Iowa State fans can finally say they were here to witness the beginning of the Jimmy Rogers-era. A 38-10 win was about the scoreline most people expected, but it was thrilling to evaluate a Cyclone team that returned zero offensive and defensive starters against Southeast Missouri.
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