
William Bowers Commits to Iowa State, Highlighting Tennessee Kickers’ Rise
Four‑star kicker William Bowers pledged to Iowa State on Sunday, bringing a powerful leg and a deep‑rooted hometown legacy to Ames.
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Four‑star kicker William Bowers pledged to Iowa State on Sunday, bringing a powerful leg and a deep‑rooted hometown legacy to Ames.

The conference has unveiled the opponents Iowa State will face next season, detailing home and away matchups before the full schedule is released.

William Bowers, a 6‑foot, 202‑pound kicker from Elizabethton, Tennessee, announced his commitment to Iowa State on Sunday. The pledge follows a June 2 scholarship offer and a 2025 season that featured 58 touchbacks on 62 kickoffs, a 59.1‑yard average, and 42‑of‑45 extra‑point accuracy. Bowers also earned Class 4A All‑State honors and drew interest from several major programs.

Wisconsin’s annual Bucky’s BBQ attracted a wave of 2028 recruits, highlighting key interactions with coaches and the program’s growing appeal.

The Iowa Hawkeyes must navigate a demanding home schedule, relying on veteran leadership and focus to secure victories that keep their playoff aspirations alive.

Four-star recruit Jack Kohnen pledged to Iowa State over Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana and Notre Dame, adding depth to a team that finished 29-7 and made its third Sweet 16 appearance in five seasons.

The Big 12 Conference released Iowa State University's men's basketball conference opponents for the 2026‑27 season, outlining a home slate of six teams and a road slate of six others.

Penn State is reshaping its 2026 football squad under head coach Matt Campbell, highlighted by the addition of redshirt senior tight end Gabe Burkle, who returns from Iowa State after a knee injury.

About 25 former Iowa State Cyclones are set to sign NFL contracts for the 2026 season, with notable draft selections, new deals and preseason camp dates defining their paths.

Penn State’s offense is being rebuilt under new head coach Matt Campbell, who brings a wave of talent from Iowa State and aims to elevate the Nittany Lions’ performance in the 2026 season.

After a redshirt freshman season that produced three interceptions and a blocked‑field‑goal return for a touchdown, Vaught looks to build on his playmaking reputation as the Spartans aim to improve a defense that forced only five passes last year.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema weighs the benefits of name, image and likeness opportunities against the risks of projection‑based payments and calls for clearer governance.

With 55 new players and a promising recruiting class, Penn State's coaching staff and media analysts express optimism about the team's trajectory heading into the 2026 season.

Nate Schmidt, an Iowa State assistant coach, has been selected for the 2026 TopConnect Basketball Symposium, a prestigious gathering that highlights emerging leaders in college basketball.
North Polk edged Dallas Center-Grimes 1‑0 in a dramatic final, with Campbell Shulz delivering the decisive goal in the closing seconds.
Jalen Brown becomes the first top‑100 Wisconsin recruit to commit to the Badgers since 2015, sparking a new recruiting push

The Norwalk high school girls soccer team, led by seniors Addy Wood and Olivia Welch, will meet North Scott in the Class 2A state semifinal, with live coverage on 94.3 KNIA.
A look at Kansas State's emerging 2027 football class, the influence of transfer portal dynamics, and the broader implications of scheduling changes within the Big 12.
The upcoming 2027 season marks a historic shift for the Iowa State men's basketball program, with a full slate of home and away matchups that includes a third straight year of playing Kansas both home and away.

Fred Hoiberg, once courted by Tom Osborne for a quarterback role, chose a basketball path that led from Iowa State to the NBA and eventually to the Nebraska head‑coach seat, where his 2023 team broke new ground with a historic Sweet 16 run.

With head coach Matt Campbell at the helm and over 50 newcomers reshaping the depth chart, tight end Andrew Rappleyea is emerging as a central figure in Penn State's 2026 plans.

The Indiana women's basketball program has begun its offseason workouts, introducing a blend of retained veterans and fresh recruits while navigating transfers and eligibility changes.

The annual rankings, based on performance metrics and program expectations, place Indiana’s Curt Cignetti at No. 1, while Georgia’s Kirby Smart drops to No. 2.

The reinstatement of Brendan Sorsby for the 2026 season has divided opinions, with P.J. Fleck emphasizing education over punishment.