PETERSON: Is former walk-on Aiden Flora one of Iowa State’s most dynamic players?

Cyclone Fanatic · Aug 14, 2026

Aug. 8, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor works through a play with running back Aiden Flora during the Cyclones’ open practice at the Johnny Majors Practice Complex. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic)

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Something stuck out while listening to Jimmy Rogers converse with the Iowa State media Wednesday. The part where he talked about Aiden Flora possibly being the opening-game starting running back.

“Right now…