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Iowa State football head coach Jimmy Rogers talks to media during NFL football pro-day at Bergstrom Football Complex on March 24, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

The Iowa State Cyclones made a major addition to their 2027 recruiting class.

Iowa State football head coach Jimmy Rogers talks to media during NFL football pro-day at Bergstrom Football Complex on March 24, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

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The Iowa State Cyclones made a major addition to their 2027 recruiting class.

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Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Colin Amick has a great story ending up in Ames.

Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Here are the top coaches that the Iowa State Cyclones will face this year.

Iowa State football team celebrates after winning 38-14 over Kansas in the senior day on Nov. 22, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa in the senior day on Nov. 22, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa

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The Iowa State Cyclones are not viewed in a very positive light ahead of the college football season.

Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) is pursued by Northern Illinois Huskies defensive end Raishein Thomas (4) in second half action in the Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday December 23, 2023.

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How does Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor compare to others in College Football 27?

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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How do the Iowa State Cyclones stack up against the competition in College Football 27?

Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws a pass during warmup before spring football at Jack Trice Stadium on April 25, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

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The Iowa State Cyclones will be a better team in the second half of the season compared to the first.

Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers speaks during a timeout in the first half in the Iowa State and Iowa men’s basketball Cy-Hawk series at Hilton coliseum on Dec. 11, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Who are the 10 highest-rated players on the Iowa State Cyclones roster in College Football 27?

Iowa State Cyclones kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) kicks the ball for a field goal against Baylor during the fourth quarter in the NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

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The Iowa State Cyclones have a few players who can contend for Big 12 awards this season.

Iowa State Cyclones' fans cheer before Iowa State and Arizona football in the Big-12 conference showdown on Sept. 27, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

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Fans will get the full Iowa State Cyclones football atmosphere in College Football 27.

Iowa State mascot Cy the Cardinal high fives fans during the Beale Street Parade for Iowa State University and University of Memphis in Downtown Memphis, Tenn., on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Iowa State will play Memphis in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Friday.

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The Iowa State Cyclones mascot Cy the Cardinals will be featured in College Football 27.

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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The Iowa State Cyclones have flipped a Houston Cougars wide receiver from the Class of 2027.

Iowa’s Quinn Schulte (30) pushes Iowa State’s Benjamin Brahmer (18) out of bounds during the CyHawk game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Will the Iowa State Cyclones be able to win the Cy-Hawk game this year?

Jax State's Cam Cook tries to evade the tackle of Kennesaw State's Isaac Paul during the C-USA Championship at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama December 5, 2025.

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The Iowa State Cyclones are going to be welcoming a lot of great players to Jack Trice Stadium this season.

Iowa State offensive coordinate Tyler Roehl talks to media during a media opportunity at Stark Performance center on Feb. 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

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The Iowa State Cyclones did a great job of filling out the coaching staff under Jimmy Rogers.

Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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There is a wide range of outcomes for Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor this season.

Aug 23, 2025; Dublin, IRELAND; Iowa State players celebrate after defeating Kansas State during the Aer Lingus Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO via Imagn Images

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Iowa State Cyclones fans are going to want to make these road trips during the upcoming football season.

Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) runs with the ball during Spring football at Jack Trice Stadium on April 25, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor has one weakness he has to try and overcome.

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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The Iowa State Cyclones are not viewed in a positive light in the Big 12 rankings.

Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers speaks during a timeout in the first half in the Iowa State and Iowa men’s basketball Cy-Hawk series at Hilton coliseum on Dec. 11, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Where did Iowa State Cyclones head coach Jimmy Rogers rank amongst his peers in the rankings?

Oct 18, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars fans celebrate a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Iowa State Cyclones have some incredibly difficult road games this upcoming football season.

Iowa State's Kyle Konrardy (97) kicks the ball for a field goal against BYU during the third quarter at Jack Trice Stadium on Oct. 25, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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The Iowa State Cyclones don't have many returning players, but these three standout as potential impact performers.

Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) runs with the ball during Spring football at Jack Trice Stadium on April 25, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

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How does Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Jaylen Raynor compare to his peers in the FBS?

Iowa State fans cheer the Iowa State and Kansas football in the senior day on Nov. 22, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa

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The Iowa State Cyclones faithful will be in rare form for these three games at Jack Trice Stadium.

Iowa defensive lineman Caden Crawford (97) listens to instructions between drills during the Hawkeyes' final spring NCAA football practice, Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa State Cyclones transfer Caden Crawford is going to have some questions to answer this season.