
Iowa State Cyclones Prepare for a Rebuilding 2026 Season
After a mass exodus of players and coaches, the Cyclones enter a challenging year under a staff reshaped by departures and new leadership.
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After a mass exodus of players and coaches, the Cyclones enter a challenging year under a staff reshaped by departures and new leadership.

New head coach Jimmy Rogers inherits a depleted roster at Iowa State, with predictions pointing to a 4‑8 record and a steep climb in the Big 12.

The Cyclones' offseason overhaul brings a new coaching staff, fresh faces and projected starters across offense, defense and special teams.

The Cyclones are preparing for a 2026 season marked by a new head coach, a completely rebuilt program, and early predictions of a last‑place finish in the Big 12, yet the coach's history of exceeding expectations offers a glimmer of hope.

Oregon’s basketball program is making moves on multiple fronts, from NBA Summer League participation to courting elite 2028 prospect Isaiah Hamilton, as the Ducks aim to bolster their roster for future seasons.

TJ Bamba will join the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer Leagues, bringing a blend of defensive prowess and college experience, while Oregon recruits high‑profile prospect Isaiah Hamilton, who is set to transfer to Montverde Academy.

The Cyclones will confront twelve different head coaches next year, each bringing a distinct background and recent track record that could influence Iowa State’s performance on the field.

After a turbulent offseason that saw the departure of head coach Matt Campbell and a wave of player exits, Iowa State is being written off by many. Yet data and recent performance suggest the Cyclones should be ranked considerably higher than the 16th position they currently hold.

The Cyclones enter 2026 with a completely overhauled staff, a handful of highly rated players and a steep climb to regain competitiveness in the conference.

The Cyclones are navigating a turbulent offseason after losing head coach Matt Campbell and most of their roster, while new head coach Jimmy Rogers seeks to build chemistry among a transfer‑laden squad.

EA Sports has released its College Football 27 player rating list for the Iowa State Cyclones, highlighting elite performers, injury impacts, and the team's outlook for the upcoming season.

EA Sports has released the full rosters and player ratings for College Football 27, spotlighting Iowa State's key athletes and their expected impact on the upcoming season.

A look at the key figures shaping the Cyclones' outlook as they aim for conference contention.

From Kyle Manzardo's steady bat in Cleveland to Ryan Walker's late-game dominance in San Francisco, former Washington State Cougars are carving out notable roles in professional baseball.

Duke’s upcoming season features a demanding lineup of opponents, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash with Washington State in Palm Springs as part of the Acrisure Series.

Duke’s upcoming season opens with a challenging series of road tests, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash with Washington State in Palm Springs on Nov. 21.

The 2026 season introduces three first‑time Power Four head coaches whose offensive expertise could reshape their programs' trajectories.

The Cyclones are set for a dramatic overhaul as veteran coach Jimmy Rogers takes the helm, bringing a championship pedigree and a completely new roster to Ames.

The Cyclones are set for a radical transformation as they enter 2026 with a new coaching staff, a completely new roster, and high hopes for a swift resurgence.

With fresh leadership and challenging slates, Arkansas and Washington State face divergent win‑total projections for the 2026 season.

The Cyclones face a challenging 2026 schedule after a major coaching change, with five road games that promise both trials and travel adventures for fans.

Iowa State’s football program is entering a pivotal 2026 season, one marked by the arrival of new head coach Jimmy Rogers after a tumultuous offseason that saw longtime leader Matt Campbell depart for Penn State.

Sporting News has unveiled its annual college football head coaching rankings, placing Iowa State's Jimmy Rogers at No. 65. With a championship pedigree and growing confidence within the program, Rogers is poised to rise quickly in next year's edition.

With summer workouts concluding, the upcoming schedule features marquee games that will influence the postseason landscape.