https://admin.cyclones.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Iowa State Athleticsen-us60https://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/3/football-iowa-state-mourns-the-loss-of-jim-waldenhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/3/football-iowa-state-mourns-the-loss-of-jim-waldenFootball

AMES, Iowa – Former Iowa State head football coach Jim Walden, who led the Cyclones from 1987-94, passed away on Thursday. He was 88 years old.]]>Jim WaldenFri, 3 Jul 2026 09:42:00 CST131882https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/26/iowa-state-announces-big-12-football-media-day-participantshttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/26/iowa-state-announces-big-12-football-media-day-participantsFootball

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State will send five student-athletes to the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star in Frisco, Texas on July 8.]]>Graphic displaying Iowa State players attending 2026 Big 12 Football Media DaysFri, 26 Jun 2026 11:25:00 CST131871https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/25/football-cycast-running-backs-coach-john-johnsonhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/25/football-cycast-running-backs-coach-john-johnsonFootball

AMES, Iowa - John Walters is joined by new running backs coach John Johnson as they talk about the running back room, how much he enjoys recruiting and developing relationships. The Cyclones are in the midst of summer workouts as they prepare for the 2026 season, which opens Sept. 5 against SEMO at Jack Trice Stadium.]]>Running backs coach John Johnson clapping during 2026 spring practice.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:37:00 CST131870https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/22/athletics-letter-from-jamie-pollardhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/22/athletics-letter-from-jamie-pollardFootball, Athletics, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Wrestling

Dear Cyclone Fans,]]>Logo of Iowa State AthleticsMon, 22 Jun 2026 07:48:00 CST231862https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/17/football-cycast-sam-linebackers-nickels-coach-ross-watsonhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/17/football-cycast-sam-linebackers-nickels-coach-ross-watsonFootball

AMES, Iowa - Voice of the Cyclones John Walters is joined by Ross Watson, who will coach the SAM linebackers and nickels in Iowa State's new 4-3 defensive scheme. Walters and Watson talk about a variety of subjects, including his time playing at Mount Union and his connections to the former staff. They also touch on the expectations within the walls of the program and the defense this year. The podcast is presented by Van Wall Equipment.]]>Ross Watson coaches at a 2026 spring practice.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:06:00 CST131860https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/17/football-fathers-day-mini-pack-special-on-sale-nowhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/17/football-fathers-day-mini-pack-special-on-sale-nowFootball

AMES, Iowa – Give your dad the gift of Cyclone Football for Father's Day!]]>Football Mini-Packs Father's Day DealWed, 17 Jun 2026 14:18:00 CST131858https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/15/football-pettaway-named-to-jet-award-preseason-watch-listhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/15/football-pettaway-named-to-jet-award-preseason-watch-listFootball

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State redshirt sophomore Cameron Pettaway has been named to the Jet Award Preseason Watch List, awarded annually to college football's top return specialist.]]>Iowa State cardinal helmet next to football.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:01:00 CST131854https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/11/football-theme-games-announced-for-2026-seasonhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/11/football-theme-games-announced-for-2026-seasonFootball

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State Athletics Department has announced its theme games for the 2026 football season.]]>A list of Iowa State football theme games for the 2026 season.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:57:00 CST131846https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/10/football-cycast-safeties-coach-pete-menagehttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/10/football-cycast-safeties-coach-pete-menageFootball

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State safeties coach Pete Menage has been on staff with Jimmy Rogers for years and recently followed him from Washington State to Ames. He sits down with John Walters in this podcast, presented by Van Wall Equipment.]]>Safeties coach Pete Menage huddles his position group during spring practiceWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:55:00 CST131840https://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/27/five-cyclone-football-game-times-announcedhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/27/five-cyclone-football-game-times-announcedFootball

AMES, Iowa – The Big 12 Conference has announced television broadcast assignments and start times for Iowa State's three non-conference games and two Friday conference road games.]]>2026 Cyclone Football Game TimesWed, 27 May 2026 09:36:00 CST131822