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Iowa State faces West Virginia in critical homecoming matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:19 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Iowa State faces West Virginia in critical homecoming matchup

Summary

Iowa State hosts West Virginia at Jack Trice Stadium on Homecoming weekend, needing a win to improve their 3-2 record. West Virginia features quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., known for his speed and explosive plays, having recorded 5 passing and 9 rushing touchdowns this season. The Cyclones are coming off a loss to Utah, while their previous defeat was a narrow margin against Iowa. Coach Jimmy Rogers emphasizes the importance of crowd support as they aim to disrupt West Virginia's no-huddle offense.

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By the Numbers

•Iowa State is 3-2 after close losses to ranked teams.
•West Virginia's offense will challenge Iowa State's defense.
•Michael Hawkins Jr. leads with 5 passing and 9 rushing touchdowns.
•Rogers calls for strong fan support to disrupt opponents' tempo.
•Isaac Terrell needs to impact the game against Hawkins.

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12:19 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Game V: Iowa State versus West Virginia preview

What they're saying

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Homecoming weekend at Jack Trice Stadium and the Cyclones need a win in the worst way. West Virginia comes to Ames with one of the most explosive quarterbacks in the Big 12 and an offense that operates at a pace that will challenge this defense in a different way than anything they have seen. Iowa […]
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