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My thoughts on Matt Campbell to Penn State:
I’m not going to lie — the last 36 hours have been gut‑wrenching and saddening to say the least. The man who lifted Iowa State Football to heights we never thought possible is gone in the blink of an eye, and that man is Matt Campbell.
It’s impossible to fully capture what Campbell has meant to Iowa State since arriving in Ames in 2015. He is, without question, the greatest coach to ever lead an athletic program at Iowa State University. In 10 years, he became the all‑time winningest coach in school history, took two teams to the Big 12 Title game when no one believed it could be done, delivered a school‑record 11 wins in 2024, and so much more.
He and his staff brought in incredible players, coaches, and families who forever changed the fabric of Cyclone football. We got to witness unforgettable moments: the 2017 team that put Iowa State on the national scale, the 2020 squad that shattered expectations, and the 2024 team that will forever be remembered as the best in school history. And through every storm in college athletics, Campbell stayed. He chose Iowa State when he could have left countless times, and for that, #cyclONEnation and I will always be grateful.
Yes, it hurts to see him leave for Penn State. But more than anything, I feel appreciation. He owes Iowa State nothing, and we owe him everything. His loyalty, his passion, his belief in this place — they were second to none. I’ll be cheering for him and his staff in Happy Valley, and I hope they reach the mountaintop someday.
Thank you @ISUMattCampbell. Thank you for all the countless memories and moments you brought to our lives. I can't wait to see the statue we build for you in Ames, Iowa, someday.
But as one chapter closes, another begins. A new era is here in Ames with Jimmy Rogers taking the reins as head coach. The foundation Campbell built is strong, and now it’s Rogers’ time to lead the program forward. The future of Cyclone football is still bright, and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes us all.
Thanks for following along to all of our coverage @cyclonefanatic. We will bring it to you all in the coming days. Love you, Cyclone Nation. You guys are what is still great about college sports. Best fanbase in the country, hands down.
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A new era of Iowa State wrestling is taking shape, and the Cyclones are ready to see their offseason work pay off.
@Jacquelinecord talked with Paniro Johnson, Connor Euton, Ayden Smith, CJ Carter and coach Javier Maldonado at media day.
🎥 Full interviews:
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TBR: @ROBWGRAY, @JacksonLPence, and @JakeBrendTV preview Iowa State’s road game against Arizona. What do the Cyclones need to do to pull off the upset? Then the fellas provide their biggest exhibition overreactions, share their Jared Benko impressions, and recap wrestling media day. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing!
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CF PREGAME: @JakeBrendTV and @JacksonLPence preview Iowa State’s road matchup with No. 25 Arizona, breaking down the Cyclones’ offensive struggles, the Wildcats’ dangerous passing attack, and the challenges posed by Arizona’s pass rush. The guys discuss the keys to an upset, including protecting the quarterback, creating explosive plays, and forcing turnovers, ahead of a pivotal Big 12 test in Tucson.
ow.ly/14z85100fBR
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Coach Otz thinks @CycloneMBB fans will love Don’t Mess With Happy! He predicts they will lead the @Big12Conference in books sold
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Iowa State's injury report ahead of Saturday's against Arizona.
CB Beni Ngoyi is listed as OUT. Safety Drew Surgers is not listed.
Arizona is without four of their top seven receivers.
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Our @ROBWGRAY's story from ISU men's wrestling media day focuses on the Frost twin's high motors that help power the Cyclones' new-look program.
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“We’re the sort of team we’re supposed to have a chip on our shoulder.”
Iowa State Wrestling media day has officially kicked off and first year has ead coach Brent Metcalf brings the heat.
Mentions he doesn’t know where they’re ranked, doesn’t care where they’re ranked but he knows they’re not being ranked where they deserve. Love the energy from Metcalf.
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Good stuff here from @MattNorlander and @Isaac__Trotter .
Iowa State still sits on the low end of NIL in CBB.
A @CBSSports exclusive w/ @Isaac__Trotter: The most comprehensive investigation into CBB's NIL/money market to date.
We contacted more than 100 sources across the industry to find out who's spending the most, the least, and everyone in between.
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"The Big 12 is not that good and shouldn't be getting love because there is no parity and the best teams are winning and not losing."
These are the same people telling you that the Big 12 is not a serious conference because there is too much parity. Panic is starting to set in for the SEC shills.
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Iowa State football held their mid-week press availability following the bye week and are looking ahead to Saturday against Arizona.
Watch everything that Jimmy Rogers, Tyler Roehl, Jaylen Raynor, Carson Willich and Ty Claiborne said on Tuesday below.
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With new AD Jared Benko taking over, Jimmy Rogers shares how Benko can help Rogers win going forward.
While he does that, he also sounds off on the current state of affairs in the sport.
@JakeBrendTV recaps the eventful presser on the Daily Clone.
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Coach Otzelberger talks about Tamin's impact on the team 🫡
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Happy JJ Kohl Day to all who celebrates.
FIU plays football on Tuesday and Wednesday nights the next three weeks.
I'm officially coining those days FIU plays as "JJ Kohl Day".
Can't wait to watch him play. #FIUFootball #JJKohl #GoFIUPanthers
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Before the BYU game, Jimmy Rogers said that the media worries more about Jaylen Raynor than he does. Today, The Register's Eugene Rapay (@erapay5) asked Rogers why there's a disconnect between the two parties on the QB play.
"...There's no question Jaylen needs to improve his accuracy and make plays and really be an X factor in the offense. I'm not blind to the fact of certain things, but there's also deficiencies in other areas that are leading to what looks like his mistake. It could be somebody else's mistake... He's been the best manager of an offense. He understands it probably at the the highest level, and now he's got to go execute, right? I can't just get caught up in what you guys believe, (because) you're not living this life..."
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When asked by @henry_annen what resources Jared Benko can provide the football program, Jimmy Rogers sounded off on his thoughts about the structure of college football and what he needs going forward.
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An official Players Era 16 bracket:
Pretty insane there’s a chance for St. John’s to play at 6:00pm PT on Thursday and then have to play again at 10:00am PT on Friday
(Somebody will have to do it between Texas Tech, Oregon, St. John’s, and Louisville)
#sjubb
