Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers reflects on loss to Utah

Iowa State Cyclones head coach Jimmy Rogers addressed the media following a 31-17 loss to the No. 15 Utah Utes on September 26, 2026. Despite closing the gap to 24-17 in the fourth quarter after trailing 24-3 at halftime, Rogers expressed disappointment with his team's performance, particularly in tackling and defense. He emphasized the need for improvement, stating that giving up over 200 yards both on the ground and in the air significantly impacted the game's outcome. Rogers noted efforts made by the offense in the second half but acknowledged that they could not overcome the deficit created in the first half.

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