
Iowa State Cyclones Unveil 2026 Lineup in EA Sports College Football 27
The Cyclones' offseason overhaul brings a new coaching staff, fresh faces and projected starters across offense, defense and special teams.
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The Cyclones' offseason overhaul brings a new coaching staff, fresh faces and projected starters across offense, defense and special teams.

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.

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.
EA Sports’ upcoming College Football 27 game, slated for a July 9, 2026 launch, reveals updated team and player ratings. Iowa State’s overall score falls to 77, slipping from a top‑30 spot, while conference rivals like Texas Tech and BYU lead the Big 12 rankings. Individual Cyclone players also receive updated scores.

The Cyclones are set to travel to the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility for Big 12 Media Days as they unveil a ranked list of the 25 players expected to shape the 2026 campaign.

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.
Kansas State’s defensive coordinator Jordan Peterson will confront a varied slate of attacks in 2026, from high‑powered aerial assaults to balanced ground games, shaping a pivotal season for the program.

Redshirt sophomore Cameron Pettaway, a transfer from Bowling Green, earned preseason watch‑list honors after a record‑setting 2025 campaign that saw him top the nation in kick‑return average.

After a promising freshman stint at Bowling Green, Cameron Pettaway is set to become the centerpiece of Iowa State’s rushing attack, but his ability to stay healthy and add touchdowns will determine the Cyclones’ offensive balance.

After a promising special‑teams showing, Aiden Flora is set to become a central figure in Iowa State's offense next year, as the new coaching staff earmarks him for increased carries and a key role amid a wave of roster turnover.

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 joins the Cyclones after a three‑year stint at Tulane, bringing a mixed record of breakout and regression, while Cameron Pettaway looks to claim the starting spot. Coach Jimmy Rogers must balance proven ability against upside.
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.