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Big 12 Buzz: Conference Play in Full Force for Week 4
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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ISU center Braden Smith is new to the position — but not new to position changes
Iowa State’s Aiden Flora (21) celebrates with Braden Smith (63) after scoring a touchdown against Bowling Green during the first quarter on Sept. 19…
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Staff Picks: No. 15 Utah at Iowa State
Iowa State heads into Big 12 play this weekend as they welcome the No. 15 Utah Utes. The Cyclones will have a big challenge against a Utah offense that has…
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Iowa State moves 2027 Bowling Green game up to Sept. 4
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) rushes up the middle in a 55-7 win over Bowling Green on Sept. 19, 2026. Photo by Jacqueline…
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PETERSON: Rand-O thoughts on the Big 12’s “Other 14” and networks dissing Iowans
Sept. 19, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State football players Jaylon Raynor, Aiden Flora and David Coffey take the field before the Cyclones’ game against Bowling…
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Bruising ISU back Arnold Barnes could be big factor on Saturday vs. No. 15 Utah
Iowa State running back Arnold Barnes III (3) runs for a touchdown against Bowling Green during the second quarter on Sept. 19, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium in…
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Tamin Lipsey granted fifth year of eligibility by Indiana judge
Indiana judge Kara Krothe has granted an injunction to Tamin Lipsey (and about 90 other athletes) to have eligibility for the 2026-2027 athletic year. -->…
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WATCH Rogers, Bobbit and players at Tuesday presser
Head coach Jimmy Rogers holds his press conference ahead of the Big 12 opener to preview Utah and their two-quarterback system. Rogers provides an injury…
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Iowa State men’s wrestling receives NCAA penalties for recruiting violations, tampering
AMES – The NCAA announced Tuesday that Iowa State men’s wrestling committed recruiting violations involving two wrestlers at another school during the…
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Good news keeps coming as ISU CB Jaheim Singletary recovers from scary injury
Iowa State’s players kneel as teammate Jaheim Singletary is placed in a cart after sustaining a scary injury to the head and neck area in a win over…
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Five (or six) Utah players to know on Saturday against Iowa State
Sep 12, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) and quarterback Devon Dampier (4) warms up before a game against the…
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Kickoff time for West Virginia released
Sep 12, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez talks with West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Michael…
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Monday Musings: Are we watching the same Cyclones?
Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) gets ready for his start against Bowling Green before a 55-7 win on Sept. 19. Photo by Jacqueline Cordova It is rare…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Another storm rolls through Jack Trice, Iowa State rolls past Bowling Green
AMES — Another Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium, another storm. Oh the irony! --> [data-td-block-uid="tdi_63"] .tdb-block-inner.td-fix-index…
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GRAY: Who’s the better ISU returner? Aiden Flora or Cam Pettaway? Flora’s answer won’t surprise you
Iowa State punt returner Cameron Pettaway (0) celebrates with teammates after returning a punt for a touchdown against Bowling Green during the first quarter…
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Bowling Green Recap with Jake Brend
Jimmy Rogers talks about a scary moment for Jaheim Singletary and how his team came together in a 55-7 win over Bowling Green. A coming out party for Aiden…
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PETERSON: Iowa State’s Aiden Flora for President
Iowa State’s predictable shellacking of Bowling Green Saturday was nothing more than a scrimmage that just happens to count in the won-lost column. Right? In…
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After scary injury, Iowa State rolls by Bowling Green, 55-7, Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium
Iowa State football teammates support injured cornerback Jaheim Singletary (9) after he was injured during the first quarter on Sept. 19, 2026, at Jack Trice…
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WATCH Rogers, Raynor, Flora and Pettaway following Bowling Green win
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers provides an update on Jaheim Singletary following his scary first half injury. Rogers breaks down the 55-7 win over Bowling…
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Iowa State Wrestling announces 2026-27 schedule for first season under Brent Metcalf
The first season of the Brent Metcalf era is officially on the calendar. --> [data-td-block-uid="tdi_63"] .tdb-block-inner.td-fix-index…
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Big 12 Buzz: Week 3 Previews
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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Iowa State men’s basketball releases 2026-27 Big 12 schedule
Jan 2, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches his team play the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at…
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Staff Picks: Bowling Green at Iowa State
Iowa State is looking to get back in the win column this week after a tough and hard fought 16-13 loss against the Iowa Hawkeyes last week. The Bowling Green…
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ISU’s offense seeks to thrive in “the moment of truth” — on Saturday and beyond
Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Omari Hayes (9) makes a catch in front of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Anthony Hawkins…
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Iowa State women’s basketball releases Big 12 schedule
Jan 31, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Bill Fennelly looks on during the second half against the UCF Knights at James H. Hilton…
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PETERSON: Rand-O thoughts on Iowa State, Eddie George, Troy Davis — and Paul McCartney
Speaking of the Bowling Green Falcons, Iowa State’s final nonconference opponent Saturday . . . --> [data-td-block-uid="tdi_63"] .tdb-block-inner.td-fix-index…
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ISU DE Caden Crawford’s path to Cyclone Country was paved on the opposing sideline
Defensive end Caden Crawford 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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WATCH Rogers, Roehl and players ahead of Bowling Green game
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers holds his press conference ahead of Saturday’s game against Bowling Green to look back on the loss to Iowa, share what…
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Heavily favored ISU warily eyes winless Bowling Green in Saturday’s nonconference finale
Iowa State football head coach Jimmy Rogers reacts after a touchdown against Southeast Missouri during the first quarter in the week one NCAA football at Jack…
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Five Bowling Green players to know on Saturday against Iowa State
Sep 12, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Bowling Green Falcons fullback Leo Kemp (44) and Bowling Green Falcons quarterback Jay Kastantin (17) celebrate after a…
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Monday Musings: The game fans should have expected
Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones Jimmy Rogers on the field during a timeout of a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter…
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PETERSON: Iowa State’s defense looks ready. Its offense isn’t there yet
Iowa State’s offense lines up against the Iowa defense during the Cy-Hawk football game Sept. 12, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. USA TODAY Network…
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WATCH Jimmy Rogers, Jaylen Raynor, Max Baloun and Jake Taylor following Cy-Hawk loss
Iowa State falls to 1-1 following a 16-13 loss in the 2026 Cy-Hawk game. Watch everything head coach Jimmy Rogers, quarterback Jaylen Raynor, defensive lineman…
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Cy-Hawk Recap with Jake Brend
Iowa State showed a lot of promise up front and put themselves in a position to knock off Iowa in the Cy-Hawk but critical errors prevented a win on Saturday…
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CY-HAWK SIDEBAR: The “good and bad” in ISU’s 16-13 loss to Iowa — and the latest on the injuries
Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Jimmy Rogers walks the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at…
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ISU head coach Jimmy Rogers vows “to get better” after 16-13 Cy-Hawk loss at Iowa
Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones Jimmy Rogers on the field during a timeout of a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter…
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Big 12 Buzz: A Loaded Week 2 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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ISU’s walk-ons aren’t mere afterthoughts as Cy-Hawk game at No. 21 Iowa looms
Sep 5, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones tight end Vince Benetti (37) celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones tight end Jack Bjorn (48) after the…
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Staff Picks: Cy-Hawk Edition
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Injury-ridden ISU LB Carson Willich’s eager to finally make a major mark in the Cy-Hawk game
Linebacker Carson Willich stands for a photo during Iowa State Football media day at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Photo credit: USA…
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PETERSON: Rand-o thoughts on Cy-Hawk upsets, 9/11 and Saturday’s showdown
Sept. 28, 2002: Iowa State coach Dan McCarney celebrates with quarterback Seneca Wallace during the second quarter against Nebraska. Dan Mccarney And Seneca…
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Iowa State moves 2027 game against South Dakota State up to Aug. 28
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletic Communications Iowa State and South Dakota State have agreed to move their 2027 season opener at Jack…
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ISU’s defense seeks to “live in the backfield” in Saturday’s Cy-Hawk game at No. 21 Iowa
Iowa State defensive end Isaac Terrell (88) sacks Southeast Missouri quarterback Braylen Ragland (7) during the second quarter in the week one NCAA football at…
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WATCH Jimmy Rogers, Jesse Bobbit, Jaylen Raynor and more ahead of their first Cy-Hawk game
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers holds a press conference ahead of his first Cy-Hawk game to talk about the rivalry and his respect for Kirk Ferentz. Rogers…
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Five (or six) Iowa players to know against Iowa State in Saturday’s Cy-Hawk clash
Sep 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) runs for a 37 yard touchdown against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the…
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Bobby Terrell wins Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
Iowa State defensive end Isaac Terrell (88) sacks Southeast Missouri quarterback Braylen Ragland (7) during the second quarter in the week one NCAA football at…
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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…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa State vs. SEMO
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ISU QB Jaylen Raynor on his 4 TD season opener: “I didn’t play good enough”
Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) celebrates with fans after winning 38-10 over Southeast Missouri in week one NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on…
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SEMO Postgame Recap with Jake Brend
The Jesse Bobbit defense lived up to the hype and got to the quarterback. Jaylen Raynor showed some flashes but also some room to grow. Overall, the Cyclones…
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NOTEBOOK: ISU CB Beni Ngoyi’s one-handed pick was “surreal” — and destined for SportsCenter
Sep 5, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones cornerback Beni Ngoyi (5) intercepts a pass intended for Southeast Missouri State Redhawks wide receiver…
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Weather delay can’t dampen Iowa State’s 38-10 season-opening win over Southeast Missouri State
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers celebrates after winning 38-10 over Southeast Missouri in week one NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026, in…
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PETERSON: New-look Iowa State makes a much-needed positive first impression
Sept. 5, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers walks off the field with Cyclone players following a 38-10 win over Southeast Missouri at Jack…
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WILLIAMS: What to make of Iowa State’s throttling of SEMO to kick off the Jimmy Rogers era
AMES — When Jake Brend and I recorded our pregame show Thursday for the opener of the Jimmy Rogers era, I closed with a comparison to the old YMCA Capital City…
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ISU WR Cody Jackson fought for his life as a freshman — and now will start in Saturday’s season opener
Iowa State wide receiver Cody Jackson in action during fall camp. The transfer from Tarleton State is expected to start in Saturday’s season opener…
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Staff Picks: SEMO vs. Iowa State
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Big 12 Buzz: Week One 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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PETERSON: Rand-o thoughts, questions, predictions on the eve of a new Iowa State football era
Aug. 8, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State football players line up during an open practice at the Johnny Majors Practice Complex. (Photo by Jacqueline…
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ISU AD Jamie Pollard: Groundbreaking for CyTown is “truly a historic date”
ISU president David Cook and athletics director Jamie Pollard and others pose Wednesday at the groundbreaking for CyTown. Photo by Rob Gray. -->…
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ISU’s offense plans to usher in new era of “violence” — starting Saturday against SEMO
Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl talks to the media in advance of the Cyclones’ Sept. 5 season opener against Southeast Missouri State…