Iowa State faces Hawkeyes as new coach and roster begin 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
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.
- •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
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Hawkeye Football Opponent Preview: Iowa State
"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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