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After completing 15 spring practices, Iowa State identified several unexpected contributors, including walk‑on Aiden Flora, who shined as a punt returner and is now projected as a top‑three running back for the 2026 season
With the 2026 season on the horizon, West Virginia and Iowa State meet again in a series that’s dead‑locked at six wins each. New faces, fresh strategies and bold predictions set the stage for a game that could reshape both programs’ trajectories.
Arnold Barnes III signed with Iowa State on May 19, bringing 757 rushing yards and a strong work ethic to a roster poised for a ground‑centric season.
Iowa State’s running back corps faces a rebuild under new leadership, with transfers, injuries and portal activity shaping the upcoming season.
Coach Jimmy Rogers and offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl are overseeing a committee approach to the backfield, targeting additions through the transfer portal while key returnees prepare for a full season.
Injuries to Salahadin Allah and Braden Awls force the Cyclones to reshape their backfield, opening opportunities for new talent and transfer additions.
Iowa State confirmed that running back Salahdin Allah will miss the entire 2026 campaign after a torn Achilles tendon, adding to a series of setbacks for the program.