PETERSON: Rand-o thoughts, questions, predictions on the eve of a new Iowa State football era

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 2, 2026

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

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Southeast Missouri. Iowa. Bowling Green.

Win. Loss. Win.

Utah. West Virginia. BYU.

Loss. Win. Loss.

Arizona. Oklahoma State. Baylor.

Loss. Loss. Loss.

Cincinnati. UCF. Kansas State.

Win. Loss. Loss.

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