Iowa State faces Hawkeyes as new coach and roster begin 2026

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Iowa State faces Hawkeyes as new coach and roster begin 2026
Summary

Iowa State will meet Iowa in their Cy-Hawk rivalry game at Kinnick Stadium on September 12. The Cyclones enter the season with a new head coach, Jimmy Rogers, after former coach Matt Campbell departed for Penn State. Iowa State concluded a successful 2025 season with an 8-4 record but faces challenges with the loss of key players and a significant roster turnover. The new quarterback, Jaylen Raynor, is expected to lead the team as they look to maintain competitiveness in the Big 12.

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  • Iowa State plays Iowa on September 12 in Iowa City
  • Jimmy Rogers replaces Matt Campbell as head coach
  • Quarterback Jaylen Raynor transfers from Arkansas State
  • Cyclones lost 55 players to the transfer portal
  • Iowa seeks to avenge back-to-back losses in the rivalry
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It’s out with the old and in with the new in Ames. Does that mean a Hawkeye W in Iowa City?

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