Penn State gains players following Iowa State coaching changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Iowa State's recent decision not to promote Taylor Mouser to head coach has resulted in significant player movement, with 23 athletes transferring to Penn State to join Mouser. Newly hired head coach Jimmy Rogers will lead Iowa State, which saw 55 players exit the program during the transfer portal cycle. Mouser, who has extensive experience from his decade at Iowa State, is now tasked with adapting Penn State's offense, potentially leveraging his connection with quarterback Rocco Becht. This transition raises questions about Iowa State's future under Rogers and how well Penn State will capitalize on its new players.
- •Iowa State hired Jimmy Rogers as head coach.
- •Taylor Mouser's absence led to 23 transfers to Penn State.
- •Mouser has a decade of experience at Iowa State.
- •Penn State's offense may evolve under Mouser's influence.
- •Iowa State experienced a total of 55 players leaving the program.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — How Penn State will benefit from Iowa State's post-Campbell planning
"Iowa State passed on Taylor Mouser for head coach, leading to a mass player exodus to join him at Penn State.
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