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Omari Hayes poised to enhance Iowa State passing game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Omari Hayes poised to enhance Iowa State passing game

Summary

Iowa State football may lean more on transfer wide receiver Omari Hayes after Evan Boyd's season-ending injury. Hayes, a 5-foot-9 redshirt senior from Tulane, has shown notable speed and playmaking ability, leading the team with five receptions and 93 yards so far this season. Hayes contributed a 34-yard catch and a critical 28-yard catch against Iowa. Head coach Jimmy Rogers recognized Hayes as a key component of their offense, which is still developing as they prepare for their next game against Bowling Green on September 19.

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Status Watch

•Omari Hayes has five receptions for 93 yards in two games.
•Evan Boyd suffered a season-ending injury on September 15.
•Hayes made key catches against Southeast Missouri State and Iowa.
•Iowa State faces Bowling Green on September 19.
•Offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl indicates parts of the playbook are yet to be utilized.

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11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Omari Hayes may be key to opening up Iowa State football pass game

What they're saying

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Tulane transfer WR Omari Hayes has shown his shiftiness and big-play ability. Could he be a key component in opening up the Iowa State passing game?
— Yahoo Sports

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