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2027 kicker commits to Iowa State football
2027 kicker William Bowers committed to Iowa State on Sunday. The current Elizabethton Cyclone committed to the (Iowa State) Cyclones following a scholarship offer on June 2. “I am blessed and thankful to receive a scholarship offer to play for the Iowa State Cyclones,” Bowers tweeted about the scholarship offer. Bowers received offers from, in […]
Kirwa wins 10,000 meter; women place 6th at NCAAs
EUGENE, Ore. — The Iowa State women’s track and field team achieved its highest finish in program history at the NCAA Championships, securing sixth place with 30 points. This milestone represents the program’s first outdoor top-10 finish since 2010 and their second-highest point total at any national championship. Additionally, for the first time since 1991, […]
Ruto finishes sixth in steeplechase to lead men’s side
EUGENE, Ore. — At the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships, Joash Ruto led the Iowa State Cyclones by earning First Team All-America honors in the 3,000m steeplechase. After qualifying for the final with a semifinal time of 8:25.58, the sophomore improved his time to 8:25.14 to finish in sixth place. This performance secured Ruto’s fourth career […]
Jack Kohnen (2027) commits to Iowa State
Head coach T.J. Otzelberger and the Iowa State men’s basketball program secured a major victory on the recruiting trail this week as Jack Kohnen, a four-star small forward in the 2027 class, committed to the Cyclones on Saturday. Kohnen, a 6-foot-6 standout from Slinger High School in Wisconsin, is currently ranked as the No. 31 […]
Bàsquet Girona adds former Cyclone Aljaž Kunc
Aljaž Kunc signed with Bàsquet Girona Thursday morning for the upcoming Liga ACB season. His departure from Arriva Polski Cukier Toruń marks the end of a three-year stint where he earned the affectionate nickname “Alpaczino”. His former club expressed pride on a Facebook post in his move to a “stronger league” framing the goodbye as […]
Hakeem Butler awarded UFL Offensive Player of the Year
Former Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler has made UFL history by becoming the first player to be named the Offensive Player of the Year twice, securing the 2026 title after previously winning in 2024. The St. Louis Battlehawks star was chosen for the award by a committee of coaches, media and league personnel following […]
Iowa State’s icons of 67
The history of Iowa State athletics is punctuated by extraordinary individual achievements, yet a recurring thread links several of the program’s most legendary figures: the number 67. Whether appearing as a jersey number for a cornerstone offensive tackle like Jake Campos or as a record-breaking career statistic, this number has come to symbolize elite performance […]
Recruiting update (May 30-June 6)
From Saturday, May 30, to Saturday, June 6, the recruiting for class of 2027 has increased in size from seven to 14. Drew Aagesen Hailing from Goodrich, Michigan, Drew Aagesen pledged his commitment to the Cyclones on May 30. Though he was a versatile standout on both sides of the ball in high school, Iowa […]
Every Iowa State women’s basketball game ever: the 1970s
Welcome to the latest entry in the Every Game Ever series, documenting the foundational era of Iowa State Women’s Basketball. This installment covers the program’s inception in 1973 through the 1979-80 season, a period that saw the team transition from a new varsity sport to a competitive member of the Big Eight. The program began […]
Cyclones land all-Big Sky transfer Millie Day
From ISU to ISU, Millie Day is transitioning her collegiate tennis career from Idaho State University to the Iowa State program to play for head coach Jaron Maestas. Day arrives in Ames as a highly decorated addition, having most recently earned a spot on the 2026 All-Big Sky First Team for her singles performance. During […]
Remembering our interview with Johnny Majors, 9 years later
Editor’s Note: This feature is being republished to honor the memory of Iowa State head coach (1968-1972) Johnny Majors, who died on June 3, 2020 at the age of 85. It has been exactly nine years since we published a wide-ranging phone interview conducted in May 2017, just after coach Majors celebrated his 82nd birthday. […]
13 entries qualify for Eugene
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The road to Eugene is never easy, but for the Iowa State track and field program, the NCAA West Prelims served as a definitive statement of Cyclone power. Over four grueling days of competition, the Cyclones battled through rain delays, lightning threats and the highest level of collegiate competition to secure 13 […]
BREAKING: Momcilovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft
Milan Momcilovic is staying in college basketball, according to Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel who spoke to his agents. He will not be returning to Ames. For Iowa State fans the news is bittersweet. The best shooter in program history is still playing college basketball somewhere next season, just not in Cardinal and Gold. What […]
Troy Davis inducted into Hamilton Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour
HAMILTON, Ontario — On Oct. 9, versus the Edmonton Elks, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and their Alumni Association (HTCAA) will formally induct running back Troy Davis into the Wall of Honour at Hamilton Stadium. Davis, whose name will be permanently displayed on the stadium’s west façade, is being celebrated for a career that spanned from 2001 […]
Ted talk: an interview with Ted Jornov
Interview recorded Sept. 21, 2023 CONWAY, S.C. — Ted Jornov, a letter winner from 1971-1973, hit ‘em hard ev’ry yard for the Iowa State Cyclones 50 years ago (last fall) tallying a total of 417 tackles. These days, the former linebacker lives about 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach in Conway, South Carolina. “I retired 19 […]
Cyclonitas place ninth at NCAA Championships
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Cyclonitas finished just one stroke short of qualifying for the match play portion of the tournament, where the top eight programs compete for the national championship. Senior Pammy Chookaew finished her career tied for 23rd at Omni La Costa, which stands as the third-highest NCAA individual finish in the history of […]
Remembering the fallen Cyclones of World War II
Throughout its history, Iowa State University has been home to countless students who went on to serve their country in times of war. Among them were athletes who balanced the demands of college sports with a deep sense of duty, ultimately leaving the comforts of Ames to take up arms in defense of freedom. This […]
Ford, Potvin and Prado to transfer
The program prepares for a significant roster shift following the 2026 season as a standout trio of sophomores – Karlee Ford, Sami Potvin and Victoria Prado – have all opted to transfer. These three athletes, leave behind a combined legacy of historic athletic milestones and elite academic performance. Karlee Ford departs as one of the […]
William Penn transfers Fowler and Ogunsanya join Iowa State women’s wrestling
The recently established women’s wrestling program at Iowa State has made a major impact on the collegiate scene by securing commitments from two world-class athletes, effectively building its roster with championship-level talent from the outset. Following the program’s official unveiling in April, the Cyclones have successfully recruited Piper Fowler and Christianah Ogunsanya, both of whom […]
Joseph defends open 400 title, Cyclone teams place top five
Tucson, Ariz. — Iowa State’s track and field teams delivered a strong collective performance at the 2026 Big 12 outdoor conference championships, with both the men and women finishing in the top five. The women’s team placed fourth with 72 points, their best outdoor showing since 2023, while the men secured fifth with 82.5 points, […]
Cyclonitas to attend second straight NCAA Championships
SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. — The No. 18 Iowa State Women’s Golf team has once again etched their name into the media guides by securing a spot in the NCAA National Championships for the second year in a row and the third time in the team’s history. Entering the NCAA Louisville Regional as the third seed, the […]
Taylor Gardner transfers to Iowa State
Taylor Gardner, a goalkeeper who spent the last two seasons at Grand Canyon University, committed to Iowa State’s soccer program, she announced on Monday. The 5-foot-9 Gardner appeared in three matches in 2025. She tallied five saves on 13 shots faced and conceded a goal. A native of St. Louis, Gardner attended Whitfield High School […]
Hall signs 3 year extension deal with Jets
Former Iowa State running back Breece Hall and the New York Jets finalized a three-year contract extension worth $43.5 million on Friday, a deal that can escalate to $45.75 million through incentives. This agreement, which includes $29 million in total guarantees, establishes Hall as the fourth highest-paid running back in the league with an average […]
Quartet of Cyclone softball players earn all-Big 12 honors
IRVING, Texas — The 2026 season was a landmark year for Iowa State softball, as the program tied a school record with four individual All-Big 12 honors. The team’s historic performance was bolstered by a record-breaking .975 fielding percentage, the best mark in school history, which led the conference. These individual accolades reflect a balance […]
2027 4-star SF Donovan Davis commits to Iowa State
Donovan Davis, a 6-foot-8 small forward in the 2027 class out of Freedom High School (Kaukauna, Wis.), committed to the Cyclones on Wednesday at Freedom High School’s Field House. He also streamed his decision, dubbed the “2026 decision” – akin to LeBron’s Decision in 2010 – by associate principal and activities director James Finster, live […]
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