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Iowa State hires Allan Hanson for final assistant coach opening
T.J. Otzelberger has filled out his staff for the 2026-27 season with the hiring of Bradley assistant coach Allan Hanson, the program announces. Hanson comes…
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Big 12 Buzz: College sports money is out of control
Welcome to the Big 12 Buzz! Things are going to look a little different during the offseason but that doesn’t mean I can’t share what’s on my mind this week in…
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Iowa State Men’s Basketball to Face Missouri State in Kansas City
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletic Communications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Iowa State is bringing the Magic to Hilton…
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PETERSON: How much was money a factor in Crooks’ transfer to Oklahoma State?
I suspect Audi Crooks is getting more money to attend and play basketball at Oklahoma State than the star post player would have received for returning to Iowa…
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Jodi Steyer retires from coaching after 24 years at Iowa State
Long-time Iowa State associate head coach Jodi Steyer announces that’s retiring from coaching after 24 years in Ames. Steyer was with Fennelly at Toledo…
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Iowa State QB Jaylen Raynor’s eager to make a name for himself — long after learning everybody else’s
Sep 6, 2025; Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) rushes in the second quarter against the Arkansas State Red Wolves…
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WATCH: Keith Heckendorf, Seth Hestness, Jaylen Raynor and Keaton Roskop at Monday’s availability
Iowa State is in the final week of spring football and kicked it off with some Monday availability. Watch everything quarterbacks coach Keith Heckendorf, tight…
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Monday Musings: Wrestling changes signal healthy future for program
The end of basketball season was supposed to signal the offseason. It was the chance to put the keyboard away and break out the Speedo and piña coladas. Well…
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Audi Crooks is transferring to Oklahoma State, per On3Sports
Iowa State Cyclones’ center Audi Crooks (55) reacts after a score around Oklahoma State Cowgirls guard Stailee Heard (32) during the fourth quarter in…
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Iowa State lands Oklahoma State transfer Brayden Thompson
The first real move of the Brent Metcalf era is here. Iowa State landed Oklahoma State transfer Brayden Thompson, who announced his commitment on Saturday…
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2026 Iowa State Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker
Cyclone Fanatic is your one-stop spot to find all of the happenings in the transfer portal this offseason. Below, you’ll find departures and additions that…
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PETERSON: Domonique Orange — Iowa State loyal through and through
Domonique Orange to the Packers.Big Citrus fits what the Chiefs need.Will Orange be the Vikings’ new purple? Headlines like this showed up on various websites…
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La Salle guard Ashleigh Connor commits to Iowa State
La Salle guard Ashleigh Connor commits to Iowa State, she announces on social media. The 5-foot-11 junior guard averaged 15.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists…
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Iowa State lands recommitment from 4-star OL Will Slagle
Iowa State gets a recommitment from 4-star offensive linemen Will Slagle. Slagle committed to Iowa State last fall but decommitted after Matt Campbell left to…
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Iowa State Wrestling Enters a New Era: Four Major Moves Announced
AMES — Iowa State wrestling took a major step forward Thursday morning, announcing a series of moves that reshape the future of the program in a big way. The…
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“Full circle” moment for Brent Metcalf, Alli St. John coincides with major ISU wrestling news
Iowa State new men’s wrestling head coach Brent Metcalf, speaks as new wrestling director Kevin Dresser and women’s wrestling head coach Alli St.John looks on…
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PETERSON: Kevin Dresser’s presence made Iowa State’s addition of women’s wrestling easier
I mean, really, adding women’s wrestling was the only decision Iowa State logically could make. A state of Iowa college adding a popular state of Iowa sport…
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Alli St. John named first head coach of Iowa State Women’s Wrestling program
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics AMES, Iowa – Two-time World Wrestling Championships silver medalist Alli St. John (Ragan) has…
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Brent Metcalf named new head coach of Iowa State Men’s Wrestling
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics AMES, Iowa – Brent Metcalf, who has spent the past nine seasons helping Kevin Dresser…
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Kevin Dresser named the new Iowa State Director of Men’s and Women’s Wrestling
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics AMES, Iowa – After a storied 20-year collegiate coaching career that saw Iowa State and…
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Iowa State officially adds Women’s Wrestling
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics AMES, Iowa – Women’s wrestling will debut as Iowa State University’s 18th intercollegiate…
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Big 12 Buzz: An Iowa State reload, Texas Tech needs a reality check
Welcome to the Big 12 Buzz! Things are going to look a little different during the offseason but that doesn’t mean I can’t share what’s on my mind this week in…
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The term “fast” merely scratches the surface for ISU’s multi-talented running back Aiden Flora
 By Rob Gray, correspondent AMES — What kind of impact might former walk-on running back Aiden Flora have on Iowa State’s offense this season? The…
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WATCH: John Johnson, Mike Banks, Aiden Flora and David Coffey at spring availability
Local media spoke to the running backs and cornerbacks room on Wednesday afternoon. Watch everything RB coach John Johnson, CB coach Mike Banks, redshirt…
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2026 Iowa State Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker
Cyclone Fanatic is your one-stop spot to find all of the happenings in the transfer portal this offseason. Below, you’ll find departures and additions that…
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Iowa State officially adds five transfers
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the addition of five transfers…
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Losing Braden Awls “sucks,” but Jimmy Rogers still sees plenty of growth from his team in spring ball
ISU assistant coach Ross Watson helps coach up the team’s linebackers during a recent spring practice. Photo by Rob Gray. AMES — Iowa State head football…
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WATCH: Jimmy Rogers’ press conference on Monday
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers held a press conference on Monday afternoon as week three of spring football beings. Watch what Rogers had to say about…
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BREAKING: Safety Braden Awls is out for the 2026 season with torn ACL
Jimmy Rogers announced a tough break for his program on Monday afternoon, confirming that senior safety Braden Awls is out for the season with a torn ACL that…
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Monday Musings: Five steps forward, one step back
Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger speaks with the referee during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers…
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Robert Morris guard Ryan Prather Jr. commits to Iowa State
Robert Morris guard Ryan Prather Jr. commits to Iowa State, he announces on social meida. As a junior, the 6-foot-5 product averaged 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds…
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PETERSON: When it comes to the transfer portal, Iowa State’s Otzelberger has been a master
Shocked about Milan Momcilovic’s decision to enter the NBA Draft, with the option of going to the highest transfer portal bidder? Hell no. More like surprised…
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Milan Momcilovic and T.J. Otzelberger issue heartfelt statements on his future
Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) after a play…
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Iowa State earns a commitment from Northwestern transfer Tre Singleton
Iowa State earns its fourth transfer portal commitment in the 2026 transfer portal cycle in Northwestern forward Tre Singleton. As a freshman in Evanston, the…
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Iowa State lands a commitment from Bradley transfer Jaquan Johnson
Iowa State landed its second transfer portal commitment of the day and third of the 2026 cycle in Bradley guard Jaquan Johnson. As a sophomore, the MVC…
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Iowa State secures commitment from Kansas State transfer Taj Manning
T.J. Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones picked up their second transfer portal commitment of the 2026 cycle in Kansas State forward Taj Manning. As a…
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Iowa State earns commitment from Northern Iowa transfer Leon Bond
Iowa State recieved it’s first commitment of the 2026 transfer portal cycle in Northern Iowa transfer Leon Bond III. As a junior, the 6-foot-5 guard…
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Iowa State to play two road Friday games in 2026
The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics Head coach Jimmy Rogers’ first season coaching Iowa State will feature a pair of conference road…
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Kent State’s leading scorer Mya Babbitt commits to Iowa State
Bill Fennelly and his staff have their first portal commit of the 2026 cycle with the commitment of Kent State guard Maya Babbit. This season, the 5-foot-8…
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PETERSON: Iowa State basketball will be fine without Audi Crooks
Iowa State Cyclones’ women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly write in a board before Iowa State and Oklahoma State women basketball at Hilton…
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Big 12 Buzz: Big 12 vs Big 10 debate & Brett Yormark vs Cody Campbell
The Big Ten vs Big 12 Debate I hate the fact that this even has been a topic of debate in the national media, but when the national media puts their heads up…
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Koen Hinzman becomes first OL commit of 2027 class
The hot week on the recruiting trail continues for Iowa State with the commitment of three-star interior offensive lineman Koen Hinzman, he announces on…
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“COOKIE” MONSTER: ISU WR Dom Overby’s eager to turn bite-sized contributions into king-sized ones
Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Dominic Overby (11) makes a catch against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) during the…
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WATCH: Derek Sherman, Pete Menage and players speak on Wednesday at spring football
Wednesday at spring football was about the wide receivers and safeties rooms. Watch everything wide receivers coach Derrick Sherman, safeties coach Pete…
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New ISU DT Bryson Lamb’s seen it all — including great growth this spring
Nov 1, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) gets sacked by Washington State Cougars defensive lineman Bryson Lamb…
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WATCH: Jake Thornton, Jalon Bibbs and players on OL/DL speak at Tuesday availability
Spring football season continues in Ames. On Tuesday, members of the offensive and defensive lines spoke to the media. Watch everything OL coach Jake Thornton…
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San Antonio wide receiver Bryson Thompson commits to Iowa State
Iowa State’s work on the class of 2027 continues with the commitment of San Antonio wide receiver Bryson Thompson. The 5-foot-10 receiver is unranked on…
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ISU OC Tyler Roehl demands one thing from his players: “Play with physicality”
Iowa State offensive coordinate Tyler Roehl talks to media during a media opportunity at Stark Performance center on Feb. 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu…
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PETERSON: How long will fans put up with the mess in which college sports finds itself?
Photo Credit: Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic Concern about how today’s out-of-whack college sports is affecting its still-loyal (so far) fans was…
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Iowa State hires Tim Buckley as assistant coach
Photo from Cincinnati Athletics T.J. Otzelberger officially is adding Cincinnati assistant coach Tim Buckley to his staff, the school announces on Monday…
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Monday Musings: Building Rome in a Day
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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Iowa State 125-pounder, projected starter Christian Castillo enters transfer portal
Iowa State 125-pounder Christian Castillo entered the transfer portal on April 2, a move he confirmed with Cyclone Fanatic. The Arizona native transferred to…
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Big 12 Buzz: A Championship Opportunity
We are heading into the final weekend of college basketball and I can’t believe it. The final four upon us and we are just days away from crowning a new…
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PETERSON: Amid today’s college sports restlessness, kudos for Arianna Jackson’s Iowa State loyalty
Iowa State women’s basketball associate head coach Jodi Steyer congratulates guard Arianna Jackson (2) during Iowa State and UCF women basketball at Hilton…
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Read everything Jamie Pollard said in his statement regarding both basketball programs
Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard took to social media to make a statement regarding the recent changes around the men’s and women’s…
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Audi Crooks enters the transfer portal
Iowa State Cyclones’ center Audi Crooks (55) drives to the basket around Arizona State Sun Devils center Martina Fantini (7) during the second quarter in…
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ISU LB Carson Willich’s “intellectual curiosity” has impressed DC Jesse Bobbit early in spring ball
Oct 25, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is tackled by Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Carson Willich (14) at Jack Trice…
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WATCH: Tyler Roehl, Jesse Bobbit and players on April 1 at spring football availability
Iowa State football held their first media availability of spring football on Wednesday. Watch everything offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl, defensive…
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RELEASE: Iowa State Football Spring Showcase to be held April 25
Iowa State football team enter the field before the game against South Dakota at Jack Trice Stadium on August 30, 2025, in Ames, Iowa (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames…
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BREAKING: UNI hires Kyle Green as head coach
Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletics Kyle Green, one of the orchestrators of Iowa State’s defense, is off to Cedar Falls as the head coach of Northern…