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WATCH as Iowa State officially introduces Jared Benko as new Director of Athletics
Iowa State officially introduces Director of Athletics Jared Benko on Monday morning. President David Cook introduces Benko and shares why he fits. Benko gives…
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Monday Musings: A series of love letters
Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly calls a play against Oklahoma during the third quarter at Hilton Coliseum, Saturday, Feb…
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WILLIAMS: Dear SEC, nobody made you do this
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Creighton Recap with Jake Brend
Looking at the stat sheet in Iowa State’s 83-80 loss to Creighton is a little odd. They dominated points off of turnovers, points in the paint, second…
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Iowa State’s late rally falls short in 83-80 exhibition loss to Creighton Sunday at Hilton
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger confers with forwards Dominykas Pleta (21) and Tre Singleton (0) during his team’s 83-80 exhibition loss to Creighton on…
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PETERSON: Iowa State offense improvement isn’t as simple as changing QB1s
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Big man Blake Buchanan’s both a “fireman” and a “policeman” in the paint for Iowa State
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) dunks the ball against the Tennessee State Tigers guard Aaron Nkrumah (30)…
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From paintball prowess to playing time, ISU guard Ryan Prather Jr.’s primed to contribute
Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Robert Morris Colonials guard Ryan Prather Jr. (2) shoots the ball pressured by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Jarin Stevenson…
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WILLIAMS: Who is Jared Benko, and why does he make sense for Iowa State’s next era?
Photo courtesy of Mississippi State Athletics Iowa State’s new athletics director, Jared Benko, helped hire Mike Leach at Mississippi State. -->…
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Creighton Preview: Cyclones host Bluejays in first exhibition test
Oct 1, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Creighton Bluejays head coach Alan Huss speaks at 2026 Big East Media Day at Marriott Marquis. Mandatory Credit: Wendell…
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PETERSON: Jared Benko’s Iowa State suggestion box is already overflowing
Jared Benko’s Iowa State athletics director “to-do” list from the school’s loyal fans will be so long that his head will spin. --> [data-td-block-uid="tdi_63"]…
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Iowa State names Jared Benko as new athletic director
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Big 12 Buzz: Week 7 Preview
This is a place where you can relax, have a drink and get your Big 12 fix. And if you just happen to catch a good buzz here then there’s no need to worry…
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ISU’s Bill Fennelly on his final season: “This is about the team. This is not about me”
Arianna Jackson stands for a photo during Iowa State Women’s Basketball media day at at Sukup Basketball Complex, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Ames. Photo…
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WATCH Bill Fennelly’s press conference at media day
Iowa State head coach Bill Fennelly holds his final media day press conference to discuss the announcement of his retirement. Why did he announce now? Fennelly…
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ISU star Killyan Toure’s focused on leadership as he rehabs from shoulder surgery
Iowa State guard Killyan Toure (27) enters the court during the university men’s basketball media day at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. (Credit by Nirmalendu…
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Jake Brend’s Experience in Provo
Jake Brend made the trip to Provo for Iowa State’s game against BYU. He shares his experience at Lavell Edwards Stadium, reviews the restaurants he tried…
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PETERSON: Bill Fennelly will forever be Iowa State women’s basketball
Mar 12, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones coach Bill Fennelly cuts down the net after winning the Big 12 Championship against the Texas Longhorns…
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2026 Men’s Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
Basketball season is back! Iowa State kicks off the 2026-27 season with media day. CF’s Jake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with returners Tamin Lipsey, Blake…
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Bill Fennelly announces that 2026-27 will be his final season
Iowa State head coach Bill Fennelly looks to his players during a game against Drake on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. (Photo by Nirmalendu…
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Tamin Lipsey’s already “elevated” ISU’s practices as he yearns to impact games
Iowa State University guard Tamin Lipsey (3) talks to the media during the university’s men’s basketball media day at Hilton Coliseum in Ames…
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T.J. Otzelberger Media Day Press Conference
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger starts his sixth year at the helm with a media day press conference to discuss Tamin Lipsey’s return to Cyclone…
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Big 12 Buzz: Week 6 is here
Welcome back to year two of the Big 12 Buzz! This is a place where you can relax, have a drink and get your Big 12 fix. And if you just happen to catch a good…
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BYU Recap with Jake Brend
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RADIO RECAP: Missed tackles, offensive woes doom Iowa State in 24-10 loss at No. 8 BYU
Oct 9, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) scrambles during the second half against the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards…
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PETERSON: Again, if only Iowa State had an offense
Oct 9, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws the ball during the second half against the BYU Cougars at LaVell…
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CF Staff Picks: Iowa State at No. 8 BYU
Sep 12, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake looks on against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium…
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ISU DE Malaki Ta’ase’s a loving husband and father — and “a voice everybody will listen to”
Iowa State defensive end Malaki Ta’ase (98) celebrates with teammates after a fumble recovery against West Virginia during the third quarter of a Big 12…
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WATCH Tyrese Haliburton and Rick Carlisle after preseason game at Hilton
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton holds a press conference following the preseason win against the T-Wolves to evaluate his first game back, share the journey of…
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Tyrese’s Homecoming: Postgame Report with Jake Brend
It’s rare for an NBA preseason game to feel like a regular season game, let alone a playoff game. Wednesday night was the exception at Hilton Coliseum…
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Tyrese Haliburton’s long-awaited return to the court came in the best place: His “second home”
Oct 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) is introduced before the game wearing his old number (22) from his time on the Iowa…
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ISU’s steady climb to meet its own exceptions hits high-stakes hurdle at No. 8 BYU
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers leads the team onto the field before a Big 12 Conference football game against West Virginia on Oct. 3, 2026, at Jack Trice…
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PETERSON: Rand-O thoughts on Cyclone Friday Night Lights and a CFP history lesson
Oct. 3, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor reacts after finding the endzone during the Cyclones’ 45-42 win over West Virginia at Jack…
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Iowa State will face a “Bear” of a challenge Friday night at No. 8 BYU
Oct 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) runs for a 21-yard touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second…
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WILLIAMS: The next 20 years
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Five BYU players to know on Friday night against Iowa State
Oct 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the TCU Horned…
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Aiden Flora’s five-TD day nets him national and Big 12 honors
Iowa State running back Aiden Flora (21) scores the game-winning touchdown against West Virginia during the fourth quarter of a Big 12 Conference football game…
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Monday Musings: Big Band of Bald Ballers
Sept. 26, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers smiles while officials review a play during the Cyclones’ game against No. 15 Utah at Jack…
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Monday Musings: Cookie crumbled in Provo
Oct 9, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Jimmy Rodgers as seen during the second half against the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium…
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Little League teammates Aiden Flora and Vince Benetti are now big-time players for Iowa State
Iowa State tight end Vince Benetti (left) and running back Aiden Flora (right) stand shoulder-to-shoulder after a recent game at Jack Trice Stadium. Photo by…
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NOTEBOOK: Cody Jackson says “action,” and Ryver Pepper returns in ISU’s wild win over West Virginia
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PETERSON: Aiden Flora is Iowa State’s newest Mr. Excitement
Oct. 3, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State running back Aiden Flora dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the Cyclones’ 45-42 win over West…
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WATCH Rogers, Flora, Raynor after West Virginia win
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers holds a press conference following his first Big 12 win to discuss the way his team responded to adversity, how impressive…
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TRICK AND TREAT: Aiden Flora’s 5-TD flourish helps Iowa State outlast West Virginia, 45-42, on Homecoming
Oct 3, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Aiden Flora (21) throws a touchdown pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jack Trice…
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Big 12 Buzz: Week 5 Preview
Welcome back to year two of the Big 12 Buzz! This is a place where you can relax, have a drink and get your Big 12 fix. And if you just happen to catch a good…
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CF Staff Picks: West Virginia @ Iowa State
Sep 26, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez leads his team out of the tunnel before their game against…
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ISU will need WR Dominic Overby’s “oomph” plays on Saturday against West Virginia
Iowa State wide receiver Dominic Overby (11) reaches for a first down after making a catch as Utah cornerback Elijah Reed (11) tackles him during the fourth…
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ISU DT Max Baloun rolls with “old man” jokes as his lengthy college career continues
Defensive tackle Max Baloun stands for a photo during Iowa State Football media day at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Photo credit…
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PETERSON: Rand-O thoughts on going bald together, Iowa State’s QBs and more
Sept. 26, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers smiles while officials review a play during the Cyclones’ game against No. 15 Utah at Jack…
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Iowa State prepares to face West Virginia offense that operates at “Mach speed”
Sep 26, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Jimmy Rogers leads his team out against the Utah Utes at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit…
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WATCH Rogers, Roehl and players ahead of West Virginia
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers holds his press conference ahead of Saturday’s game against West Virginia to share what challenges the Mountaineers…
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Five West Virginia players to know on Saturday against Iowa State
Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver DJ Epps (2) celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback…
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Tamin Lipsey listed on Iowa State’s roster
AMES, IA – MARCH 7: Tamin Lipsey #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates as he leaves the court after the Iowa State Cyclones won 86-65 over the Arizona…
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Monday Musings: It takes 60 minutes, not 30
Jaylen Raynor drops back to pass in a 31-17 loss to Utah. Phot by Jacqueline Cordova There is no way to sugarcoat that first half. The rushing attack was bad…
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Utah Recap with Jake Brend
Iowa State showed a lot of fight in the second half in their 31-17 loss to No. 15 Utah, but the first half was too much to overcome. -->…
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ISU NOTEBOOK: More on missed tackles and the defense in “crunch time” after the 31-17 home loss to No. 15 Utah
Iowa State linebacker Sullivan Schlimgen (7) celebrates with teammates after making a tackle against Utah during the first quarter on Sept. 26, 2026, at Jack…
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Mudslides and missed tackles abound in ISU’s 31-17 Big 12 season-opening loss to No. 15 Utah
Sep 26, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) splits the Iowa State Cyclones defense at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese…
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PETERSON: Welcome to Iowa State’s new reality: Highs, lows and everything in between
Sept. 26, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers walks the sideline during the Cyclones’ 31-17 loss to No. 15 Utah at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo…
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Super fan Cyclone Jerry dies at 87
Jerry Haines or “Cyclone Jerry” is surrounded by members of the Iowa State football team ahead of the 2026 Cy-Hawk game. Photo courtesy of the Mary…
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Aiden Flora finds joy and perspective in his best friend Sage
Every Iowa State football player has their “why.” Aiden Flora’s “why” is three things: his family, his faith and Sage, a younger…