Iowa State football embarks on rebuilding phase after Matt Campbell's exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Iowa State football begins a significant rebuilding phase following the departure of head coach Matt Campbell. Campbell led the Cyclones for seven successful seasons, including a record-setting 11-3 in 2024. His move to Penn State resulted in a mass exodus, with 103 players transferring out. Jimmy Rogers, who previously coached at Washington State, has been hired to take over and aims to revamp the team with a mix of new talent, including quarterback Jaylen Raynor from Arkansas State. As the Cyclones adjust to their new roster, they face the challenge of competing in a strengthened Big 12 conference.
- •Matt Campbell leaves Iowa State for Penn State after a successful tenure.
- •Jimmy Rogers becomes head coach, inheriting a drastically changed roster.
- •Iowa State lost 23 players to transfer, including key starters like Rocco Becht.
- •Quarterback Jaylen Raynor brings experience from Arkansas State to lead the offense.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 team preview: After Matt Campbell departure, Iowa State enters rebuild
"Matt Campbell took Iowa State to highs they’ve never been before as a program. Now comes the rebuilding process after the Cyclones were gutted.
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