PETERSON: Iowa State success won’t be defined by just a handful of players

Cyclone Fanatic · Aug 28, 2026

Aug. 8, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State football players gather in a team huddle during an open practice at the Johnny Majors Practice Complex. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic)

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Wondering which players are most crucial for Iowa State football to have at least a passable first season under coach Jimmy Rogers?

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Heck, we haven’t even seen most of the players in action, and we certainly haven’t seen many ever wearing a…