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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 […]
Otzelberger, Pleta and Manning meet with the media
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger is leaning into a bigger, more physical frontcourt strategy as the Cyclones conclude their eight-week summer program. The focal point of this shift features sophomore Dom Pleta and Blake Buchanan playing alongside one another, a combination that Otzelberger believes mirrors the “formidable size” seen in top-tier programs like Houston […]
Iowa State players with over 1,000 career receiving yards
1. Allen Lazard – 2014-2017 – 3,360 yards 2. Todd Blythe – 2004-2007 – 3,096 yards 3. Xavier Hutchinson – 2020-2022 – 2,929 yards 4. Jaylin Noel – 2021-2024 – 2,855 yards 5. Lane Danielsen – 2000-2003 – 2,690 yards 6. Charlie Kolar – 2018-2021 – 2,181 yards 7. Jayden Higgins – 2023-2024 – 2,166 yards 8. Hakeem […]
Predicting the 2026 Iowa State Football Season: The Jimmy Rogers Era Begins
A new era of Iowa State football kicks off Sept 5. Jimmy Rogers takes the reins of a program with high expectations and a fanbase ready to see what he can build. Here is my game by game prediction for the 2026 season. Sept 5 — vs Southeast Missouri — W The Jimmy Rogers era […]
Iowa State sets home men’s wrestling opponents for 2026-27 season
Iowa State University has announced its seven-dual home wrestling schedule for the 2026-27 season on Monday, marking the inaugural campaign for head coach Brent Metcalf. The Cyclones will host matches at Hilton Coliseum against Bucknell, Arizona State, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Stanford and Cornell. The slate is highlighted by its competitive strength, as five of […]
Rachel Van Gorp represents Cyclones on AVCA preseason watch list
Iowa State junior Rachel Van Gorp has become the first player in program history to be named to the AVCA Preseason Player of the Year Watch List, the organization announced Friday. Now in its third year, the watch list features 30 players from across the country, with Van Gorp being one of only two liberos […]
Fannon to retire following conclusion of 2026 season
Matt Fannon, who has led the Iowa State soccer program since 2020, announced that 2026 will be his final season before retiring from the coaching profession. Fannon came to Ames following a three-year stint at Bowling Green (2017-2019). Fannon informed the team of his decision on the morning of July 30. “After thorough consideration and […]
Photos from the 2021 matchup against No. 8 Oklahoma State
Photos from the 2021 matchup against No. 8 Oklahoma State
Madden NFL 27 database reveals ratings for 21 former Iowa State standouts
The initial release of the Madden NFL 27 ratings database features a comprehensive look at former Iowa State standouts. At the top of the class, running back Breece Hall is the highest-rated Cyclone with an 87 overall (OVR) rating. Hall’s profile is defined by elite movement, including 92 speed, 90 agility, and a 91 in […]
Otzelberger, Johnson and Toure meet with the media
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger is leaning further into the defensive grit that has defined his five-year tenure in Ames, signaling a season built on “collisions” and “deflections” during a media availability on Tuesday. At the center of this identity is a 5-foot-11 transfer guard who arrives with a nickname that matches the program’s […]
Iowa State cross country schedules released
Iowa State’s cross country teams, under the direction of director of cross country Jeremy Sudbury and women’s head coach Laura Harmon, have their fall planned out, with two home meets and the 2026 Midwest Regional being highlights for the Cyclone harriers. “Home Sweet Home!” Sudbury said in a release. “There is nothing like competing on […]
Seven home games in 2027, Iowa State adjusts football schedules
Iowa State announced updates to their future football schedules, highlighted by a verbal agreement to extend the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series through 2031. The 2027 season will now feature seven home games for the Cyclones. This change follows a mutual agreement with Bowling Green to move their Sept. 18, 2027, game to MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack […]
BMA365 Bamberg Baskets sign Hason Ward
BAMBERG, Germany — Bamberg Baskets announced Monday that the club has completed its roster for the upcoming season with the signing of former Cyclone Hason Ward to a one-year contract. He arrives in Bamberg following a July appearance in the NBA Summer League with GSW Blue. The addition of the 25-year-old arrives exactly one week […]
Nürnberg Falcons BC signs former Cyclone Nate Heise
NUREMBERG, Germany — The Nürnberg Falcons BC announced Wednesday the signing of guard Nate Heise, who joins the club after a versatile collegiate career at the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State. Heise, a 6-foot-5 guard, begins his professional career following two impactful seasons in Ames. Known for his postseason performance and perimeter shooting, […]
Vinton-Shellsburg alumna Chloe Sanders to wrestle for the Cyclones
Iowa State wrestling head coach Alli St. John announced the signing of Chloe Sanders Wednesday, the program’s fourth freshman addition of the summer. Sanders, a standout from Vinton-Shellsburg High School, is slated to compete in the 138-pound weight class. Sanders arrives at Iowa State as the winningest female high school wrestler in Iowa history, finishing […]
Leach adds 4 to Iowa State’s 2026-27 swim and dive roster
Iowa State swimming and diving head coach Matt Leach finalized the program’s 2026-27 roster Tuesday, announcing the addition of one transfer and three freshmen. The group is highlighted by junior transfer Beatriz “Bibi” Comini Romero and freshmen Mariana Caldeira, Claire Dobrydney, and Jenna Polking. Caldeira, a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, flipped her commitment from […]
Every Iowa State season sack leader since 2000
Of the 549 sacks recorded since it became an official statistic in 2000, see who led the Cyclones in sacks each season. Sacks that happened in bowl games did not count toward players’ statistics until the 2002 season. 2000 – Reggie Hayward – 7.0 sacks 2001 – Matt Word – 3.0 sacks 2002 – Brandon […]
Kohl to join Dolphins as kicking consultant
Jamie Kohl, an Iowa State football letterwinner from 1995 to 1998 has joined the Miami Dolphins as a kicking consultant he announced on social media Tuesday morning. The post came following the conclusion 2026 camp season, and he will work with kickers, punters and long snappers in Miami. “Fired up for this opportunity!,” Kohl said. […]
Tyler Moore signs with New York Giants following workout
After a five-year career (2021-2025) in the Cardinal and Gold in which he caught 21 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns in 45 game appearances, Tyler Moore made his first home outside of Iowa with the Carolina Panthers who signed the 6-foot-5 tight end to their 2026 rookie minicamp. According to Jordan Raanan, the […]
From No. 1 to No. 46: Iowa State WBB roster reports jersey numbers for newcomers
With under 100 days until the 2026-2027 women’s basketball season tips off around the country, the jersey numbers for the newcomers to Ames have been published on Cyclones.com’s roster page. Sienna Harvey, a sophomore guard from Wodonga, Australia, transferred to Iowa State from a season at Washington, is listed as wearing No. 1, joining Tegan […]
Side quest: Digitizing film from a 1979 football game
On Oct. 6, 1979, the Des Moines Register and Harry Baumert (along with others) were present to document the fourth game of head coach Donnie Duncan’s first season in Ames. The container of original film was located on eBay several decades after the event and recently became the subject of a side quest to digitize […]
Soon it will be Saturday: Photos from the 2020 matchup against Oklahoma
Because soon it will be Saturday, we look back at how Iowa State outlasted Oklahoma in a 37-30 thriller, amassing 417 total yards (to Oklahoma’s 414 yards) in a battle under the lights at Jack Trice Stadium. Brock Purdy was the engine of the offense, throwing for 254 yards – including a massive 65-yard touchdown […]
Kickin’ it with William Bowers
With 27 days remaining until the Elizabethton Cyclones season opener against Science Hill and 42 days until the Iowa State Cyclones open their season against SEMO, the 19th commit of Iowa State’s 2027 class William Bowers joined us for an interview. JL: First and foremost, what brought you to Iowa State for a visit and […]
Step Into My Office: Killyan Toure
Killyan Toure, please have a seat. The freshman from Pamiers, France came to Ames last fall with expectations and then promptly exceeded all of them. Jon Rothstein just named him one of five Big 12 breakout players to watch heading into next season. If you watched Iowa State this year that comes as absolutely no […]
George Conditt IV signs with Leyma Coruña
A CORUÑA, Spain — Leyma Coruña announced Thursday that it has strengthened its frontcourt for the 2026-27 season with the signing of George Conditt IV. The 6-foot-11 big man joins the Spanish club after playing for Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico’s BSN, where he averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.0 block per game […]
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