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Watch Otzelberger, Pleta and Manning at the final summer media availability
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger holds his final availability of the summer as the Cyclones finish up summer practice. Otzelberger talks extensively…
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NO PRESSURE: Killyan Toure embraces task of becoming the “best on-ball defender in the country”
Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) celebrates after making a three pointer against the Houston Cougars during the…
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PETERSON: If 2031 is the end of Cy-Hawk, then let’s make it a doozie
Sept. 6, 2025 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy kicks a field goal during the Cy-Hawk game against Iowa at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo by Jacqueline…
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Monday Musings: The real reason the Cy-Hawk game is important
With the Cy-Hawk football game likely being extended until 2031, fans on both sides embraced debate on whether or not the game is still worth playing. Every…
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Big 12 Buzz: Big Ten not much different than the SEC
Last week, the SEC made themselves look like fools in Tampa for four full days at media days. From Greg Sankey to Eli Drinkwitz and others, there was no…
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PETERSON: Time to start living in Iowa State’s football future, not the past
April 25, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers addresses his team in a huddle following the Cyclones’ spring showcase at Jack Trice Stadium…
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Iowa State football announces scheduling updates
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2026 AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State athletics department has announced…
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“BULLY” BALL: How transfer guard Jaquan Johnson perfectly fits in ISU’s defense-driven system
ISU transfer guard Jaquan Johnson — a.k.a. “Bully” — speaks to the media Tuesday, July 26, at the Sukup Basketball Complex. Photo courtesy Iowa…
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Nate Heise signs with the Nuremberg Falcons BC
Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) celebrates with fans after winning 70-69 over Houston in the Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16…
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Iowa State and Iowa working on agreement to play the Cy-Hawk Football game through 2031, per Ben Hutchens
Iowa State offensive lineman hold up the Cy-Hawk trophy following a 16-13 win over Iowa in 2025. Photo by Jacqueline Cordova. Iowa State and Iowa are currently…
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Watch Otzelberger, Toure and “Bully” Johnson at Tuesday’s availability
Iowa State men’s basketball held their third media availability of the summer on Tuesday morning. Watch everything head coach T.J. Otzelberger, sophomore…
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“Swiss Army knife” Leon Bond III “bet on himself” and the Cyclones could reap big dividends
Transfer guard Leon Bond III in action at a summer practice. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications. AMES — He’s athletic. He’s an elite defender…
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Monday Musings: Rogers is the right amount of fun
Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers speaks during a timeout in the first half in the Iowa State and Iowa men’s basketball Cy-Hawk series at Hilton coliseum…
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PETERSON: Iowa State’s path to a five-win season
April 25, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers looks on during a team scrimmage at the Cyclones’ spring showcase at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo…
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Big 12 Buzz: Surprise! More SEC nonsense
Even though we are in the dog days of summer and kickoff is still weeks away, that doesn’t mean that we can’t talk about college football. In fact, this is the…
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PRESEASON CYCLONE FOOTBALL SPECIAL: Jimmy Rogers & Ross Watson join Jake Brend & Levi Stevenson
Are Cyclone fans ready for some football?! Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson host a Cyclone Fanatic///CF After Dark collab at the Cyclone Football Gridiron Golf…
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PETERSON: Iowa State football won’t be as bad as predicted, plus Big 12 outlook for 2026
April 25, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State football players break down a team huddle during the Cyclones’ spring showcase at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo by…
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Big 12 Buzz: Remembering Pollard’s legacy
There isn’t a whole lot of Big 12 news this week and with Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard announcing his decision to call it quits in 2027, I thought this would be…
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ISU senior big man Blake Buchanan took a plunge to help prepare for a potential breakout season
Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) dunks during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second…
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PETERSON: Iowa State starting QB history includes a few pros, a few runners, and many passers
April 25, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor looks to pass during the Cyclones’ spring showcase at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo by…
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Monday Musings: What American sports should take away from the World Cup
Spain poses for a photo after winning the World Cup after the FIFA World Cup Final game at MetLife Stadium, Jul 19, 2026, East Rutherford, NJ, USA. With the…
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PETERSON: Dan McCarney trophy to the Cy-Hawk MVP? Someone make it happen
Former Iowa State coach Dan McCarney waves hand after used siren before Iowa State and South Dakota football at Jack Trice Stadium on August 30, 2025, in Ames…
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Transfer forward Tre Singleton seeks to unlock new layers of versatility as a Cyclone
  Mar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Tre Singleton (8) dunks the ball as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Grayson…
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Monday Musings: Jamie Pollard’s impact on Iowa State may never be matched
After 22 years leading the Iowa State athletics department, Jamie Pollard announced he will retire in June 2027. While the news was not out of the blue, as…
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PETERSON: Jamie Pollard won’t relax until officially leaving Iowa State
Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard talks to fans during Cyclones Tailgate Tour kickoff at Toast on May 19, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa © Nirmalendu…
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PETERSON: Pollard’s “outside the lines” mindset was exactly what Iowa State needed
Cyclones fans greet as Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard walks to the stage during Cyclones Tailgate Tour at MidAmerican Energy RecPlex on Thursday…
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BREAKING: Jamie Pollard announces retirement within the next year
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard talks to media during Cyclone Tailgate Tour at Curate on may 18, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. (Nirmalendu…
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PETERSON: Can Texas Tech regain its Big 12 credibility?
Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit…
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Big 12 Buzz: Recapping Yormark’s performance in Frisco
Brett Yormark’s Media Days Performance  First off, way too much filler. Too much wasted time up there between awards and just stuff nobody really cares…
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Watch Jimmy Rogers and players at Big 12 Media Day
In his first Big 12 Media Day, head coach Jimmy Rogers brought five players down to Frisco ahead of the 2026 season. Watch everything Rogers, quarterback…
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Iowa State announces 2026-27 non-conference schedule
Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches his team play the Houston Cougars during the second half at James H…
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T.J. Otzelberger finalizes 2026-27 coaching staff
Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches the game from the bench during the second half in the Big-12 conference men’s…
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Zero Cyclones represented on 2026 preseason All-Big 12 team
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 25: Running back LJ Martin #4 of the BYU Cougars celebates with teammates Ikinasio Tupou #71 and Preston Rex #12 of the BYU Cougars…
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Big 12 Buzz: Media Days are here
Big 12 Media Days It’s that time of year again as Big 12 Media Days is set to kick off next week in Frisco. While it’s no Jerry World, it’s still nice of Jerry…
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PETERSON: The Big 12’s 10-year makeover is an eye-opener
Jul 9, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Big 12 Conference commissioner Brett Yormark speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory…
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Monday Musings: Declaring Iowa State’s Independence
Iowa State Cyclones tight end Chase Allen (11) carries the American Flag on to the field before their game with the Texas Longhorns at Jack Trice Stadium. The…
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REPORT: 4-star WR Chuck Alexander Jr. flips from Louisville to Iowa State
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers‘ 2027 recruiting class received a big boost Friday afternoon, as Allen Trieu of On3 and Rivals announced four-star…
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Tamin Lipsey shined as a 4-year leader for ISU, but now seeks to climb ranks with the Indiana Pacers
Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) help Iowa State Cyclones…
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Watch what Otzelberger, Bond, Batemon and Lipsey said at Tuesday’s availability
Iowa State men’s basketball had their first availability of the summer on Tuesday morning. Watch everything head coach T.J. Otzelberger, senior Leon…
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Christian Wiggins out for the 2026-27 season with a torn achilles
Wayzata’s Christian Wiggins (2) shoots from the line against West Allis Central in the Rick Majerus WBY Shootout on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Concordia…
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100+ Minutes of 1-on-1 Interviews with the Entire 2026-27 Cyclone MBB Team
Jake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with the 2026-27 Iowa State Men’s Basketball team. Watch what the returners said about their offseason emphasis’ and…
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Monday Musings: No Booze till Brooklyn
Iowa State fans enjoy tailgating before Iowa State and Kansas Football on Nov. 22, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames…
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NET(S) GAIN: Joshua Jefferson’s brimming with gratitude as he embarks on NBA career
Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the twenty eighth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson after he…
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Big 12 Buzz: Fans Buzzin’ in Ames
Brendan Sorsby I swore on my mother that I would quit talking about Brendan Sorsby and here I am bringing him up. Now I am starting to feel like an addict…
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Tamin Lipsey signs with the Indiana Pacers on an Exhibit-10 deal
Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey signs an Exhibit 10 deal with the Indiana Pacers, he tells Cyclone Fanatic. The Ames native went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft…
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J-JEFF ASCENDS: He’s ISU’s first first-round NBA Draft pick since Tyrese Haliburton in 2020 — and heading to Brooklyn via trade
Former Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) celebrates after win 87-57 over UCF in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball on Jan. 20, 2026, at…
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Monday Musings: Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime
Jan. 9, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Robert Jones reacts after a basket during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at…
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PETERSON: Iowa State has decided to tap the Jack Trice Stadium keg
Was Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard listening to the Cyclones’ ultra-loyal fan base when announcing Monday morning the sale of beer to anyone of…
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Iowa State to begin alcohol sales at Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum
Iowa State fans cheer as the Cyclones take the field before a White Out game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames during the 2025 season. Photo Credit: Jacqueline…
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Big 12 Buzz: The End of an Era
After weeks of me bitching and complaining about Brendan Sorsby, it appears that we can finally put his story behind us. I am not kidding when I say that I…
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Texas wide receiver Braylon Lane flips commitment to Iowa State
C.E. King High School (Houston, Texas) wide receiver Braylon Lane has flipped his commitment from Houston to Iowa State. The talented pass catcher announced…
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PETERSON: Big 12 didn’t flinch against Texas Tech’s big financial guns
Oct 21, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark speaks to media during Big 12 Womenís Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory…
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Iowa State earns commitment from 2027 EDGE DJ Williams
Jimmy Rogers and Iowa State Football continue to roll on the 2027 recruiting trail, this time picking up a commitment from 2027 3-star EDGE DJ Williams. The…
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2027 CB Ke’Sean Williams commits to Iowa State
The busy week on the recruiting trail continues for Jimmy Rogers and his staff with the commitment of three-star cornerback Ke’Sean Williams. The Orlando…
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Iowa State adds 2027 EDGE Leslie Woodson
Iowa State earned another commitment to its 2027 recruiting class in Fort Wayne, Indiana, EDGE rusher Leslie Woodson. The 6-foot-4, 228-pound North Side High…
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Monday Musings: Simulate the offseason
Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches his team play the Houston Cougars during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit…
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Three-star CB Shahariam Thurston flips from Colorado State to Iowa State
Iowa State’s busy week on the recruiting trail continues with the commitment of 2027 cornerback Shahariam Thurston, first reported by Parker Titus. Just…
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Five-star Kicker William Bowers commits to Iowa State
Iowa State lands their first specialist of the 2027 class with the commitment of five-star kicker William Bowers. The Elizabethton, Tennessee native is rated…
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Iowa State earns commitment from 4-star forward Jack Kohnen
Iowa State earned its third commitment of the 2027 class in 4-star small forward Jack Kohnen (first reported by Joe Tipton of On3). He picked the Cyclones…
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Iowa State MBB 2026-27 Big 12 opponents released
The 2026-27 Big 12 men’s basketball opponents are officially released with an 18 game schedule. Below is Iowa State’s schedule: Home-and-away…