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Iowa State soccer falls to Drake
DES MOINES — Drake’s (1-2, 0-0 MVC) soccer team found their bark and bite in their defeat of previously undefeated Iowa State (2-1, 0-0 Big 12), 2-0 on Thursday at Mediacom Stadium. Going into the match, the Cyclones allowed zero goals and the Bulldogs scored zero goals. With the result, Iowa State maintains the series […]
Iowa State softball announces conference schedule
The Iowa State softball team will play an eight-series Big 12 Conference schedule spanning the final nine weeks of the 2027 regular season, the league announced Thursday. The Cyclones are slated to host four conference opponents—Texas Tech, Kansas, BYU and Utah—at the Cyclone Softball Complex. They will travel for away series against Arizona, Houston, Oklahoma […]
Killyan Toure undergoes successful surgery
Iowa State sophomore Killyan Toure underwent successful surgery Friday morning for a right shoulder injury and is expected to return to play in January, the program announced Friday. Toure suffered the injury after a summer session in Ames while serving as one of the top 15 college counselors at Damian Lillard’s Formula Zero Elite Camp. […]
Iowa State Football 2026 Defensive Player of the Year Prediction
Let us be honest about something. The 2026 Iowa State offense is going to need some time to figure itself out. A new quarterback making his Big 12 debut, an entirely new offensive line, and a wide receiver room still sorting out its pecking order. Jaylen Raynor is talented but nobody should expect a fully […]
Jiri Hubalek signs with Italian side Shardana
SASSARI, Italy — Veteran Czech basketball star Jiří Hubálek, a former Iowa State standout, has signed with Shardana Basket to lead a new socio-sports project, the club announced on Wednesday. The 6-foot-11 big man will not only suit up as a player but will also play an active role off the court. Hubálek is set […]
Iowa State softball announces 8 game fall schedule
The Iowa State softball team is set to prepare for its upcoming season with an octet of contests, highlighted by three home contests at the Cyclone Sports Complex and participation in the annual Big Four Classic, the program announced Wednesday. The three-week schedule has varied game formats against both local and regional opponents. Action begins […]
Colts sign Tyler Moore
Following a five year career with the Iowa State Cyclones, free agent Tyler Moore has been signed by the Indianapolis Colts according to transactions for Tuesday and confirmed by the Colts’ social media. As a Cyclone, he caught 21 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Indianapolis is the fourth stop on the 6-foot-5 tight […]
How former Cyclones performed in Week 1 of the NFL Preseason
Dylan Barrett – Green Bay Packers In a 28-9 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Barrett didn’t start. He played six offensive snaps and four special teams snaps. Jim Bonifas – Miami Dolphins In a 20-7 loss against the Washington Commanders, Bonifas did not start but played four offensive snaps. Hakeem Butler – Denver Broncos In […]
Check out photos of Iowa State versus Kansas City
Check out photos of Iowa State versus Kansas City
4 Cyclones score in home opener over Roos
It was an active Sunday evening at the Cyclone Soccer Complex Sunday, as Iowa State (2-0-0, 0-0 Big 12) dominated Kansas City (0-1-0 0-0 Summit) by a score of 4-0. The Cyclones scored twice in each half. Mia Sowers opened the scoring at the 25:45 mark and Aubrey “Pickles” Crawford recorded a goal at the […]
The Big 12’s high energy expansion
NEWTON — The Big 12 wasn’t content with just raiding the Pac-12 in 2023. Now, they’re coming for the race tracks. On Aug. 9, while engines at the Iowa Speedway were screaming around the 7/8 mile oval, the Big 12 logo was screaming right back from the hood of Riley Herbst’s No. 35 Toyota Camry. Herbst navigated the […]
Iowa State volleyball defeats South Dakota State 3-1 in exhibiton
The Cyclone volleyball team hosted South Dakota State for the first of their two exhibitions for the 2026 season. Iowa State defeated 2025 NCAA tournament team South Dakota State 3-1 (27-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-19) Friday night. The Cyclones now lead the Jackrabbits in the all-time series with a 6-1 advantage. Iowa State hit .247 for the match and South Dakota State recorded a .124 hitting […]
Iowa State Football 2026 Offensive Player of the Year Prediction
The 2026 Iowa State football offense is being built almost entirely from scratch. A new head coach, a new offensive coordinator in Tyler Roehl coming directly from the Detroit Lions, and a roster that looks nothing like the one that went 8-4 in 2025. In an offseason defined by departure, the question of who carries […]
Cyclone tennis announces fall slate
Iowa State’s tennis team will participate in nine events during the fall of 2026. Jaron Maestas is in his fourth season at the helm of the Cyclones. The schedule begins in September with the ITA All-American Championships in Cary, North Carolina, from Sept.19-27. Team members who are not competing in the North Carolina event will […]
Deonte Burton to join NLEX Road Warriors in October
Former Iowa State men’s basketball player Deonte Burton, who played for the Cyclones from 2015 to 2017, will play for NLEX Road Warriors when the PBA season 50 Governors’ Cup resumes in October. The team made the announcement Friday, following a 112-110 loss to Converge FiberXers. Road Warriors head coach Jimmy Alapag is “very excited” […]
Q&A Recap: Jimmy Rogers meets with the media
Head coach Jimmy Rogers met with the media on Wednesday. The following is a question “Q:” and answer “Jimmy Rogers:” transcript of his availability. Q: The other day, coach Bobbit had talked about when he was working with developing the best version of themselves as young men as well as football players, being vulnerable is important. How does that […]
Cyclone Soccer defeats Omaha
OMAHA — The Iowa State soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 1-0 victory over the University of Nebraska Omaha at the Caniglia Field. The Cyclones’ only goal was scored by San Francisco transfer Danica Lunceford, a junior. The goal came at the 23rd minute. The goalkeeper was redshirt freshman Eme McClenahan, a Utah transfer, who recorded one save in the win. This was the fourth meeting between the […]
Pacers, Haliburton to face Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum
Two-time NBA All-Star and former Iowa State standout Tyrese Haliburton is set to return to his collegiate roots as the Indiana Pacers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum. Scheduled for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., the contest marks the fourth time an NBA exhibition has been held at the venue […]
JaQuan Bailey’s journey from Ames to NASCAR
NEWTON— The roar of engines at the Iowa Speedway is a different kind of thunder than the one JaQuan Bailey grew accustomed to at Jack Trice Stadium, but for the former Iowa State defensive standout, the high-stakes pressure of a race day feels exactly like home. Bailey – who recorded the most tackles for loss […]
How to best experience a college football game at Iowa State
At Iowa State, some of the best parts of a game day in Ames happen before the players even take the field. While the action on the field is the main draw, many of the most cherished traditions and essential rituals take place in the hours leading up to the game. For any fan looking to […]
Eric Mulder joins Latvian side BK Liepāja
LIEPĀJA, Latvia — BK Liepāja announced Wednesday that the club has signed Oskaloosa native and former Cyclone Eric Mulder to bolster its frontline for the upcoming season. Mulder brings a reputation for extreme efficiency and rebounding to the Latvian side, having previously led the nation in two-point field goal percentage (78.4 percent) during the 2024-25 […]
Q&A Recap: Tyler Roehl, Jaylen Raynor and Tyler Fortenberry meet with the media
Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl and a pair of Arkansas State transfers in Jaylen Raynor and Tyler Fortenberry met with the media on Thursday. The following is a transcript of their respective availabilities. Q: I wanted to ask you about your season with the Lions and how much do you find yourself drawing on lessons you […]
Brewer scores equalizer in exhibition
The first contest of Iowa State’s 2026-27 athletic calendar, an exhibition soccer match versus Minnesota, finished in a 1-1 draw. The recorded attendance was 147. Despite being outshot 13-1 by the Gophers in the opening 45 minutes, the half ended scoreless. Thirteen minutes into the second half, Tenley Senden – the Minnesota 2025 Gatorade Soccer […]
Q&A Recap: Jimmy Rogers meets with the media
Q: Jimmy, you’ve spent the last eight months moving your family, building the roster. How nice is it to finally put on the pads in practice? Jimmy Rogers: No pads today, but it was a good day. It was just good to be back into the swing of things. Had a good summer. Guys are healthy. Today we were just in shells […]
Robert Jones signs with German club PS Karlsruhe Lions
KARLSRUHE, Germany — Former Iowa State standout and fan favorite Robert Jones is headed to Germany for the next chapter of his professional career. The PS Karlsruhe LIONS announced Wednesday they have signed the 25-year-old center for the 2026-27 season. Jones, better known to the Hilton Coliseum faithful as “Big Rob Energy,” will bring his […]
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