Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor reacts after finding the endzone during the Cyclones’ 45-42 win over West Virginia at ...

Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers leads the team onto the field before a Big 12 Conference football game against West Virginia on Oct. 3, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. Photo credit: USA ...

Oct 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) runs for a 21-yard touchdown against the TCU ...

It was a little less than a year ago when I published my first book, “Fanatic: 20 Years Inside Iowa State.” I thought I was documenting an era. I didn’t realize how close I was to writing its final ...

Iowa State tight end Vince Benetti (left) and running back Aiden Flora (right) stand shoulder-to-shoulder after a recent game ...

Cody Jackson transferred to Iowa State last winter in search of his fourth fresh start. The talented transfer wide receiver ...

Oct 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half at Amon G.

Iowa State running back Aiden Flora (21) scores the game-winning touchdown against West Virginia during the fourth quarter of a Big 12 Conference football game on Oct. 3, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium ...

Iowa State running back Aiden Flora dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the Cyclones’ 45-42 win over West ...