1 month ago
Could Tamin Lipsey return to Iowa State for another season of college basketball?
The standout point guard has joined a growing list of athletes who are suing the NCAA with hopes of gaining an additional fifth year of eligibility. Court documents indicate Lipsey may return to the Cyclones if given a chance.
Lipsey was among a batch of approximately 90 athletes who entered a class-action lawsuit filed in the state of Indiana against the NCAA. Across the country, many athletes in various sports are suing the NCAA in an effort to get a fifth year of eligibility.
In June, the NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model, also known as the "five-for-five rule," which went into effect starting with the 2026-27 academic year. The new rule provides student-athletes across all sports with five years of eligibility over five seasons.
Under the new guidelines, each player's eligibility clock begins upon initial full-time college enrollment or at the beginning of the academic year following the athlete's 19th birthday, whichever occurs first. The "five-for-five rule" pertained to those enrolled in colleges for the 2026-27 school year. So those who concluded their collegiate careers in 2026, particularly high school athletes who graduated in 2022 and played four years of college without redshirting, were initially not included by the NCAA's new ruling.
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The standout point guard has joined a growing list of athletes who are suing the NCAA with hopes of gaining an additional fifth year of eligibility. Court documents indicate Lipsey may return to the Cyclones if given a chance.
Lipsey was among a batch of approximately 90 athletes who entered a class-action lawsuit filed in the state of Indiana against the NCAA. Across the country, many athletes in various sports are suing the NCAA in an effort to get a fifth year of eligibility.
In June, the NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model, also known as the "five-for-five rule," which went into effect starting with the 2026-27 academic year. The new rule provides student-athletes across all sports with five years of eligibility over five seasons.
Under the new guidelines, each player's eligibility clock begins upon initial full-time college enrollment or at the beginning of the academic year following the athlete's 19th birthday, whichever occurs first. The "five-for-five rule" pertained to those enrolled in colleges for the 2026-27 school year. So those who concluded their collegiate careers in 2026, particularly high school athletes who graduated in 2022 and played four years of college without redshirting, were initially not included by the NCAA's new ruling.
#year #athletes #college #state
1 month ago
The Iowa State men's basketball team's trip to the Phog in March 2027 is going to get an even bigger spotlight.
The Cyclones are slated to make one appearance on ESPN's "Big Monday" during the upcoming season, when they go on the road to Phog Allen Fieldhouse to face the Kansas Jayhawks on March 1, 2027. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT in Lawrence.
ESPN started its "Big Monday" showcase in 1987. This season, beginning Feb. 1, 2027, ESPN will highlight some of the top matchups in the ACC and Big 12 through the final Monday of the regular season. The Iowa State-Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse will round out the "Big Monday" slate for the 2026-27 season.
Last season, the Cyclones and Jayhawks split the regular-season series. Kansas won the first meeting at Allen Fieldhouse, 84-63, on Jan. 13. The Cyclones comfortably evened the series with a 74-56 victory on Feb. 14 at Hilton Coliseum.
Kansas is coming off of a 24-11 season. It lost on a buzzer-beater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to St. John's. The Jayhawks reloaded through the transfer portal and secured the No. 1 overall high school recruit. Freshman 6-foot-7 wing Tyran Stokes was the consensus top recruit for the 2026 class and he's already on the top of several 2027 NBA mock drafts.
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The Cyclones are slated to make one appearance on ESPN's "Big Monday" during the upcoming season, when they go on the road to Phog Allen Fieldhouse to face the Kansas Jayhawks on March 1, 2027. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT in Lawrence.
ESPN started its "Big Monday" showcase in 1987. This season, beginning Feb. 1, 2027, ESPN will highlight some of the top matchups in the ACC and Big 12 through the final Monday of the regular season. The Iowa State-Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse will round out the "Big Monday" slate for the 2026-27 season.
Last season, the Cyclones and Jayhawks split the regular-season series. Kansas won the first meeting at Allen Fieldhouse, 84-63, on Jan. 13. The Cyclones comfortably evened the series with a 74-56 victory on Feb. 14 at Hilton Coliseum.
Kansas is coming off of a 24-11 season. It lost on a buzzer-beater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to St. John's. The Jayhawks reloaded through the transfer portal and secured the No. 1 overall high school recruit. Freshman 6-foot-7 wing Tyran Stokes was the consensus top recruit for the 2026 class and he's already on the top of several 2027 NBA mock drafts.
#season
2 months ago
The Iowa Hawkeyes flipped the script on the Cyclones, winning this year's CyHawk game on a late field goal to pull out a 16-13 win. It was a scrappy, ugly, sometimes dirty game that was pretty much in line to how this series has gone these last ten years. But the Hawkeyes exorcised the demons of the last two years with a Caden Burr field goal from 42 yards out with :15 seconds left to bring the CyHawk trophy back home to Iowa City.
After last week's performance against NIU and with a brand new regime in Ames, many expected this to be a much more comfortable game for the Hawkeyes, especially under the lights in Kinnick Stadium with a raucous crowd. But Iowa State put Iowa into an early 10-0 hole midway through the second quarter that had the black and gold faithful starting to get that "here we go again" familiar feeling. But the offense managed to come to life, thanks to a massive 56-yard bomb to Tony Diaz that set up a Hank Brown touchdown run late the first half. A huge 45-yard Buhr field goal right before halftime reset the score and setting up a grinding second half of football.
Neither team had a great first quarter. Iowa started with the ball but procedural penalties doomed their drive. Meanwhile the Hawkeye defense held the Cyclones to only six plays in the quarter. Iowa State managed to move the chains in the second quarter with drives of nine and ten plays that ended on a Kyle Konrardy field goal and 7-yard Jalen Raynor touchdown pass, respectively. Raynor's stat line tonight won't impress anyone: 10/19 for 117 yards, and no touchdowns with some crucial misfires on potential big plays. But aside from those misses he made no back breaking mistakes that allowed the Iowa defense to capitalize.
Hank Brown REACHES OUT for Iowa's first score.
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Iowa State regained their momentum coming out of the break with an eight play drive that ended with another Konrardy field goal. Running back Aiden Flora had the play of the drive with a 34-yard scamper down to the Iowa 19, but holding and illegal substitution penalties stalled the drive leading to the Konrardy kick to put ISU up 13-10. Iowa's offense went in to hibernation as they could not get Kamari Moulton going on the ground, the Cyclones were clearly committed to stopping the run and it worked for much of the game. Iowa's first three drives of the second half went for only 21 yards (four plays), 8 yards (3 plays), and -5 yards (3 playes, not helped by a holding penalty on Dotzler). Woof.
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After last week's performance against NIU and with a brand new regime in Ames, many expected this to be a much more comfortable game for the Hawkeyes, especially under the lights in Kinnick Stadium with a raucous crowd. But Iowa State put Iowa into an early 10-0 hole midway through the second quarter that had the black and gold faithful starting to get that "here we go again" familiar feeling. But the offense managed to come to life, thanks to a massive 56-yard bomb to Tony Diaz that set up a Hank Brown touchdown run late the first half. A huge 45-yard Buhr field goal right before halftime reset the score and setting up a grinding second half of football.
Neither team had a great first quarter. Iowa started with the ball but procedural penalties doomed their drive. Meanwhile the Hawkeye defense held the Cyclones to only six plays in the quarter. Iowa State managed to move the chains in the second quarter with drives of nine and ten plays that ended on a Kyle Konrardy field goal and 7-yard Jalen Raynor touchdown pass, respectively. Raynor's stat line tonight won't impress anyone: 10/19 for 117 yards, and no touchdowns with some crucial misfires on potential big plays. But aside from those misses he made no back breaking mistakes that allowed the Iowa defense to capitalize.
Hank Brown REACHES OUT for Iowa's first score.
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Iowa State regained their momentum coming out of the break with an eight play drive that ended with another Konrardy field goal. Running back Aiden Flora had the play of the drive with a 34-yard scamper down to the Iowa 19, but holding and illegal substitution penalties stalled the drive leading to the Konrardy kick to put ISU up 13-10. Iowa's offense went in to hibernation as they could not get Kamari Moulton going on the ground, the Cyclones were clearly committed to stopping the run and it worked for much of the game. Iowa's first three drives of the second half went for only 21 yards (four plays), 8 yards (3 plays), and -5 yards (3 playes, not helped by a holding penalty on Dotzler). Woof.
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2 months ago
Extreme weather is creating a more demanding environment for property owners, insurers, and communities. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), the United States recorded 27 confirmed billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2024, resulting in a total cost of $182.7 billion. These events spanned a wide range of extremes, including severe storm events, tropical cyclones, wildfires, drought/heat waves, and winter storm/cold wave events. Over the last decade, ***** ulative losses from these disasters have exceeded $1.4 trillion, driven significantly by population growth, material wealth, and increased development in hazard-prone areas. These figures suggest that the financial consequences of extreme events may increasingly depend on how accurately the value of exposed property is understood before a loss occurs.
That question becomes especially consequential during reconstruction. A 2026 report from Bloomberg, featured in Claims Journal, noted that surveys conducted by United Policyholders since 2007 found an average of two-thirds of wildfire survivors reporting that they were underinsured, with an average shortfall of $200,000 or more. The Insurance Information Institute has similarly estimated that two-thirds of American homeowners may be underinsured for wildfire losses, typically by about 20%, and in some cases by as much as 60%. These findings illustrate how the presence of an insurance policy can still leave a substantial difference between available coverage and the resources required to rebuild, particularly when construction costs rise after a catastrophe.
The financial implications can extend across the broader insurance ecosystem. Aon's 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight reported approximately $260 billion in global economic losses from natural catastrophes during 2025, compared with $127 billion in insured losses. For property stakeholders, such a figure may place greater attention on the relationship between the value ***** igned to an ***** et, the cost of restoring it, and the capital available when a loss occurs.
Frequency can add another layer to that calculation. Data from NCEI indicate that the average interval between U.S. billion-dollar disaster events was approximately 16 days during 2020–2024, compared with 82 days during the 1980s. NCEI notes that shorter intervals can leave less time and fewer resources for response, recovery, and preparation for subsequent events. As the time between major events contracts, property valuations may require more frequent attention because construction costs, labor conditions, materials, and local economic circumstances can change between policy reviews.
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That question becomes especially consequential during reconstruction. A 2026 report from Bloomberg, featured in Claims Journal, noted that surveys conducted by United Policyholders since 2007 found an average of two-thirds of wildfire survivors reporting that they were underinsured, with an average shortfall of $200,000 or more. The Insurance Information Institute has similarly estimated that two-thirds of American homeowners may be underinsured for wildfire losses, typically by about 20%, and in some cases by as much as 60%. These findings illustrate how the presence of an insurance policy can still leave a substantial difference between available coverage and the resources required to rebuild, particularly when construction costs rise after a catastrophe.
The financial implications can extend across the broader insurance ecosystem. Aon's 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight reported approximately $260 billion in global economic losses from natural catastrophes during 2025, compared with $127 billion in insured losses. For property stakeholders, such a figure may place greater attention on the relationship between the value ***** igned to an ***** et, the cost of restoring it, and the capital available when a loss occurs.
Frequency can add another layer to that calculation. Data from NCEI indicate that the average interval between U.S. billion-dollar disaster events was approximately 16 days during 2020–2024, compared with 82 days during the 1980s. NCEI notes that shorter intervals can leave less time and fewer resources for response, recovery, and preparation for subsequent events. As the time between major events contracts, property valuations may require more frequent attention because construction costs, labor conditions, materials, and local economic circumstances can change between policy reviews.
#property #losses #insurance #information
2 months ago
It's game time, baby!
The Hawkeyes are back in action and for the second week in a row, Iowa will play host to a first year coach as the Iowa State Cyclones come to town with new head coach Jimmy Rogers. While Rogers was at South Dakota State before his one year stint at Washington State, he was not leading the Jackrabbits for the 7-3 game back in 2022.
In a role reversal from the last couple years under former head coach Matt Campbell, the Cyclones will come to Iowa City looking drag Iowa down into the mud for a rock fight. ISU boasts a talented defense, particularly up front, but had their fair share of struggles on the offensive side of the ball in week one against SEMO.
They'll rely on shortening the game, limiting possessions and bank on quarterback Jaylen Raynor hitting on a shot play or two.
Can the Hawkeyes avoid giving up a big play after the Cyclones tallied five of them in week one? Can they flip the script and turn those shot plays into turnovers after Raynor avoided interceptions in the opener? And what about the other side of the ball? Will Iowa still be able to find success running the ball against what is framed as a stout defensive front for Iowa State? And if not, can the combination of Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski win this game through the air?
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The Hawkeyes are back in action and for the second week in a row, Iowa will play host to a first year coach as the Iowa State Cyclones come to town with new head coach Jimmy Rogers. While Rogers was at South Dakota State before his one year stint at Washington State, he was not leading the Jackrabbits for the 7-3 game back in 2022.
In a role reversal from the last couple years under former head coach Matt Campbell, the Cyclones will come to Iowa City looking drag Iowa down into the mud for a rock fight. ISU boasts a talented defense, particularly up front, but had their fair share of struggles on the offensive side of the ball in week one against SEMO.
They'll rely on shortening the game, limiting possessions and bank on quarterback Jaylen Raynor hitting on a shot play or two.
Can the Hawkeyes avoid giving up a big play after the Cyclones tallied five of them in week one? Can they flip the script and turn those shot plays into turnovers after Raynor avoided interceptions in the opener? And what about the other side of the ball? Will Iowa still be able to find success running the ball against what is framed as a stout defensive front for Iowa State? And if not, can the combination of Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski win this game through the air?
#week
2 months ago
College football, in its purest form, is a remarkable game full of tradition, pageantry and so much fun. At the apex of that purity sits rivalry games. Texas-Oklahoma. Ohio State-Michigan. Iowa-Iowa State. There are generations of tradition and hatred built up among the fanbases and the games just bring more juice.
Tonight marks the 73rd meeting of the Cy-Hawk series, which dates back to 1894. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series 46-25, officially.
But things have been tight recently. Iowa hasn't officially won this game since 2021 (the 2023 win was vacated) and they haven't won it at home since 2018.
Dating back to 2017, every game in this series has been decided by 10 or fewer points. The Cyclones haven't won this matchup by more than 3 since 2005. The last time either team won by more than 10 in this series was in 2016, when the Hawkeyes emerged victorious 42-3.
This week, we've been exploring the parallels to that 2016 season for this series and there certainly are a few. For starters, that 2016 season marked year one of the Matt Campbell era. Now, 2026 marks year one of the Jimmy Rogers era after Campbell departed for Penn State.
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Tonight marks the 73rd meeting of the Cy-Hawk series, which dates back to 1894. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series 46-25, officially.
But things have been tight recently. Iowa hasn't officially won this game since 2021 (the 2023 win was vacated) and they haven't won it at home since 2018.
Dating back to 2017, every game in this series has been decided by 10 or fewer points. The Cyclones haven't won this matchup by more than 3 since 2005. The last time either team won by more than 10 in this series was in 2016, when the Hawkeyes emerged victorious 42-3.
This week, we've been exploring the parallels to that 2016 season for this series and there certainly are a few. For starters, that 2016 season marked year one of the Matt Campbell era. Now, 2026 marks year one of the Jimmy Rogers era after Campbell departed for Penn State.
#game #since #games #marks
2 months ago
The annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series has arrived. And it's set to be played under the lights.
For the first time since 2016, Iowa hosts Iowa State at night at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes won that meeting going away, 42-3. Iowa hopes it can conjure up a similar result on Saturday night.
Iowa (1-0) will need to reverse the recent series history against Iowa State (1-0), though. The Cyclones have won each of the last two meetings and three of the past four.
Watch Iowa vs. Iowa State
As No. 21 Iowa looks to reverse its fortunes in the annual rivalry contest, here's where and when Hawkeye fans can tune in to see Iowa host Iowa State:
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For the first time since 2016, Iowa hosts Iowa State at night at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes won that meeting going away, 42-3. Iowa hopes it can conjure up a similar result on Saturday night.
Iowa (1-0) will need to reverse the recent series history against Iowa State (1-0), though. The Cyclones have won each of the last two meetings and three of the past four.
Watch Iowa vs. Iowa State
As No. 21 Iowa looks to reverse its fortunes in the annual rivalry contest, here's where and when Hawkeye fans can tune in to see Iowa host Iowa State:
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2 months ago
Saturday night is the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy! Iowa (1-0) hosts Iowa State (1-0) in Kinnick Stadium for their annual rivalry game. For the first time in over a decade, there is a double digit spread in this matchup and it favors the seasoned Hawkeyes.
Iowa State rolls into this season in his first year under Jimmy Rogers. The Cyclones brought in over 80 newcomers, so this team is very new to the physicality and hatred in this rivalry. Iowa State beat Southeast Missouri State 38-10 in the season opener, outgaining the Redhawks 303-209 and forced three turnovers. Josh Raynor made his first start as Iowa State's quarterback and he went 8-of-16 for 184 passing yards and two touchdowns, plus 42 rushing yards on seven carries and two more scores.
Iowa played three different quarterbacks in their dominant 40-0 win over Northern Illinois. The Hawkeyes combined for 218 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interceptions on 21-of-40 (52.5%). Kamari Moulton ran for a game-high 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Iowa outgained Northern Illinois 507-120 and held the Huskies to seven rushing yards on 31 carries.
Let's dive into the schools on both sides of the ball, look at a few key players, and see where the numbers take us.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Iowa State rolls into this season in his first year under Jimmy Rogers. The Cyclones brought in over 80 newcomers, so this team is very new to the physicality and hatred in this rivalry. Iowa State beat Southeast Missouri State 38-10 in the season opener, outgaining the Redhawks 303-209 and forced three turnovers. Josh Raynor made his first start as Iowa State's quarterback and he went 8-of-16 for 184 passing yards and two touchdowns, plus 42 rushing yards on seven carries and two more scores.
Iowa played three different quarterbacks in their dominant 40-0 win over Northern Illinois. The Hawkeyes combined for 218 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interceptions on 21-of-40 (52.5%). Kamari Moulton ran for a game-high 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Iowa outgained Northern Illinois 507-120 and held the Huskies to seven rushing yards on 31 carries.
Let's dive into the schools on both sides of the ball, look at a few key players, and see where the numbers take us.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
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College football is back in our lives. Whether you are a fan of it or not, the Vikings and their front office are going to be paying very close attention to a lot of players in the upcoming class. The 2027 NFL Draft is working up to be one of the better classes in recent memory.
One way to stay as caught up as the Vikings will be is to follow our prospect previews starting now. We'll focus heavily on prospects who fit the team's projected needs in the 2027 NFL Draft. We are going to be looking at five players from the Notre Dame-Wisconsin matchup.
The game may not be very close, but the talent within the game is going to be interesting to see unfold in 2026, starting in Week 1. Here are the five players we are looking at from the game.
The lone Wisconsin player we will have our eyes on is running back Abu Sama III. He comes to Wisconsin after transferring from Iowa State. While with the Cyclones, Sama proved to be a reliable piece of their offense in a backfield that used multiple pieces. At Wisconsin, in his first game, he is going to see the toughest defense of his career. They are likely to be down early, so he may not get as many touches, but he still remains a home run threat with the limited touches he is likely to get.
CJ Carr is a massive projection by some who think the Fighting Irish quarterback is going to be a top-five pick in April. To achieve that, he has to dominate in the games people expect him to. This Wisconsin matchup is one where he is expected to look impressive. Good decision-making should be on display, natural arm talent, and touch on his passes; he can be the complete package at a position we seldom see it from.
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One way to stay as caught up as the Vikings will be is to follow our prospect previews starting now. We'll focus heavily on prospects who fit the team's projected needs in the 2027 NFL Draft. We are going to be looking at five players from the Notre Dame-Wisconsin matchup.
The game may not be very close, but the talent within the game is going to be interesting to see unfold in 2026, starting in Week 1. Here are the five players we are looking at from the game.
The lone Wisconsin player we will have our eyes on is running back Abu Sama III. He comes to Wisconsin after transferring from Iowa State. While with the Cyclones, Sama proved to be a reliable piece of their offense in a backfield that used multiple pieces. At Wisconsin, in his first game, he is going to see the toughest defense of his career. They are likely to be down early, so he may not get as many touches, but he still remains a home run threat with the limited touches he is likely to get.
CJ Carr is a massive projection by some who think the Fighting Irish quarterback is going to be a top-five pick in April. To achieve that, he has to dominate in the games people expect him to. This Wisconsin matchup is one where he is expected to look impressive. Good decision-making should be on display, natural arm talent, and touch on his passes; he can be the complete package at a position we seldom see it from.
#going
2 months ago
Despite starting 32 minutes later than anticipated due to lightning in the area, Saturday saw Jaylen Raynor pass for two touchdowns and run for a pair as Iowa State (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) opened the Jimmy Rogers era with a 38-10 win over SEMO (1-1, 0-0 OVC).
Even though the first two plays from scrimmage by Aiden Flora gained 22 yards on the ground – a rush of 17 yards and a rush of five yards – a pair of incompletions brought out Jonah DuPont who punted 39 yards to the Redhawks' 14-yard line.
The ensuing SEMO drive was a three-and-out, but, notably for the Cyclones defense Isaac "Bobby" Terrell picked up the first of his three sacks on the day. Iowa State finished with six sacks to the Redhawks' one.
The Cyclones struck quickly on their second possession of the day, starting with a 45 yard reception by Dominic Overby. Three plays later, the first touchdown of ISU's 2026 season came from the feet of Raynor.
SEMO's second drive began on their own 25-yard line with a self-inflicted five-yard delay of game penalty. Though Khyair Spain and Braylen Ragland scratched out consecutive one-yard rushes, a deep third-down incompletion brought out Teagan Cobb. His 44-yard punt was ***** ed by Aiden Flora and recovered by Cooper Falconite at the Iowa State 31-yard line, gifting the Redhawks an immediate second chance in Cyclone territory.
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Even though the first two plays from scrimmage by Aiden Flora gained 22 yards on the ground – a rush of 17 yards and a rush of five yards – a pair of incompletions brought out Jonah DuPont who punted 39 yards to the Redhawks' 14-yard line.
The ensuing SEMO drive was a three-and-out, but, notably for the Cyclones defense Isaac "Bobby" Terrell picked up the first of his three sacks on the day. Iowa State finished with six sacks to the Redhawks' one.
The Cyclones struck quickly on their second possession of the day, starting with a 45 yard reception by Dominic Overby. Three plays later, the first touchdown of ISU's 2026 season came from the feet of Raynor.
SEMO's second drive began on their own 25-yard line with a self-inflicted five-yard delay of game penalty. Though Khyair Spain and Braylen Ragland scratched out consecutive one-yard rushes, a deep third-down incompletion brought out Teagan Cobb. His 44-yard punt was ***** ed by Aiden Flora and recovered by Cooper Falconite at the Iowa State 31-yard line, gifting the Redhawks an immediate second chance in Cyclone territory.
#yards #raynor
2 months ago
AMES — The Jimmy Rogers era began on a positive note as Iowa State football routed Southeast Missouri State, 38-10, in the season-opener at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5.
The Cyclones jumped to a 14-0 lead and held a 28-7 edge at the half. They never relented from there.
Quarterback Jaylen Raynor completed 8-of-16 passes for 184 yards, two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. Aiden Flora added a rushing touchdown. Easton Miller and Vince Benetti each caught touchdown passes. The Cyclones defense tallied six sacks, led by defensive end Isaac Terrell.
The Cyclones hit the road next week for the annual Cy-Hawk game, which will take place at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 12. Until then, here are some likes and dislikes from the Cyclones' season-opening victory:
More: 3 takeaways from Iowa State football's win over SEMO | Hines
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The Cyclones jumped to a 14-0 lead and held a 28-7 edge at the half. They never relented from there.
Quarterback Jaylen Raynor completed 8-of-16 passes for 184 yards, two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. Aiden Flora added a rushing touchdown. Easton Miller and Vince Benetti each caught touchdown passes. The Cyclones defense tallied six sacks, led by defensive end Isaac Terrell.
The Cyclones hit the road next week for the annual Cy-Hawk game, which will take place at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 12. Until then, here are some likes and dislikes from the Cyclones' season-opening victory:
More: 3 takeaways from Iowa State football's win over SEMO | Hines
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2 months ago
For the Penn State offense, the goal for the upcoming season is simple: prove that you can compete in the Big Ten. With a whole lot of transfers coming in, this will be the first time some of these players are put to the test. And perhaps no other offensive position group is under more pressure than the wide receivers, specifically Iowa State transfer Brett Eskildsen.
As the leading receiver for the Cyclones last season, Eskildsen profiles as a physical WR1 who can win on the boundary and show strength after the catch. At 6-1, 198 pounds, Eskildsen offers a speed/power combo that could translate pretty well to the Big Ten. Last season, he had 523 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Cyclones' offense, but more impressively, he averaged 17.53 yards per reception as well. As a result, he was awarded All-Big 12 honorable mention honors.
To start the season, Eskildsen will be up against a Marshall secondary that may be one of the more underrated units in the country. Expect Eskildsen to be utilized heavily in the red zone, where he can make key contested plays, and also in late-down situations where he can win. While Week 1 won't be a true test of Eskildsen's abilities, Penn State fans will hope to see a flash of a player who can revive what has proved to be a weak position group for the Nittany Lions in the past.
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As the leading receiver for the Cyclones last season, Eskildsen profiles as a physical WR1 who can win on the boundary and show strength after the catch. At 6-1, 198 pounds, Eskildsen offers a speed/power combo that could translate pretty well to the Big Ten. Last season, he had 523 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Cyclones' offense, but more impressively, he averaged 17.53 yards per reception as well. As a result, he was awarded All-Big 12 honorable mention honors.
To start the season, Eskildsen will be up against a Marshall secondary that may be one of the more underrated units in the country. Expect Eskildsen to be utilized heavily in the red zone, where he can make key contested plays, and also in late-down situations where he can win. While Week 1 won't be a true test of Eskildsen's abilities, Penn State fans will hope to see a flash of a player who can revive what has proved to be a weak position group for the Nittany Lions in the past.
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2 months ago
A new Liverpool wonderkid very much looks like a Steven Gerrard clone and he's on his way to the first-team soon.
Liverpool's former No.8 was everything supporters could have wanted from a captain.
Steven Gerrard was not simply one of the greatest midfielders in the club's history. He came to represent everything Liverpool stood for. Passion, commitment, leadership and extraordinary ability were all wrapped into one player.
What made Gerrard truly special, though, was his ability to take control when Liverpool needed him most.
A crunching tackle, a surging run through midfield, a defence-splitting pass or a moment of individual brilliance in front of goal — he always seemed capable of producing something when the situation demanded it.
#steven #passion #wonderkid #like
Liverpool's former No.8 was everything supporters could have wanted from a captain.
Steven Gerrard was not simply one of the greatest midfielders in the club's history. He came to represent everything Liverpool stood for. Passion, commitment, leadership and extraordinary ability were all wrapped into one player.
What made Gerrard truly special, though, was his ability to take control when Liverpool needed him most.
A crunching tackle, a surging run through midfield, a defence-splitting pass or a moment of individual brilliance in front of goal — he always seemed capable of producing something when the situation demanded it.
#steven #passion #wonderkid #like
2 months ago
Which school has the most dedicated tailgaters — Iowa or Iowa State? According to one metric from a new survey, Hawkeye football fans come out on top... by 14 minutes. But Cyclones are close behind.
Casey's, in concert with naming its breakfast pizza the "Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs" for the second straight year, commissioned a survey of students and alumni across its operating area to find out which schools' tailgates begin the earliest and last the longest. University of Iowa fans reported waking up at 7:58 a.m. on an average game day, while Iowa State University faithful said they sleep until 8:12 a.m. They trailed only Ohio State fans, who get up at 7:52 a.m.
Texas fans were the latest risers, rolling out at 9:04 a.m.
Iowa and Iowa State fans also were among the most committed to the parking lot parties, each spending an average of 2.9 hours tailgating. Indiana fans topped the sample of 1,201 fans at 15 large universities, spending three hours.
The two Iowa schools kick off their seasons Sept. 5, with Iowa State already playing two of its first three games at noon or before. Iowa's only morning game scheduled so far is the final one of the regular season at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 against Nebraska. Most of its start times, however, remain unannounced.
#schools
Casey's, in concert with naming its breakfast pizza the "Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs" for the second straight year, commissioned a survey of students and alumni across its operating area to find out which schools' tailgates begin the earliest and last the longest. University of Iowa fans reported waking up at 7:58 a.m. on an average game day, while Iowa State University faithful said they sleep until 8:12 a.m. They trailed only Ohio State fans, who get up at 7:52 a.m.
Texas fans were the latest risers, rolling out at 9:04 a.m.
Iowa and Iowa State fans also were among the most committed to the parking lot parties, each spending an average of 2.9 hours tailgating. Indiana fans topped the sample of 1,201 fans at 15 large universities, spending three hours.
The two Iowa schools kick off their seasons Sept. 5, with Iowa State already playing two of its first three games at noon or before. Iowa's only morning game scheduled so far is the final one of the regular season at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 against Nebraska. Most of its start times, however, remain unannounced.
#schools
2 months ago
The newest Harvard Business School professor never sleeps, can hear the same pitch 50 times and technically isn't an instructor at all.
The school is now putting AI versions of its faculty to work in a $699 online startup bootcamp, where aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings—all with AI clones of Harvard instructors. They can even test their pitches with an AI avatar repeatedly before a real meeting.
The eight-week program is part of HBS Foundry, which Harvard describes as an "AI-native digital workspace" for entrepreneurs. The startup bootcamp is equipped with "personalized AI mentorship modeled on Harvard Business School faculty" alongside live sessions with experts, culminating with an opportunity to pitch to investors for $100,000. So far, 760 founders have participated in the bootcamp, according to a Harvard spokesperson.
"The idea for the AI experiences came from founders themselves, who wanted opportunities to practice and be challenged before getting in front of mentors and investors, so those conversations could be even more meaningful," Kat Rings, Foundry's director, told Fortune.
The "clones" include seven HBS professors and senior lecturers with backgrounds spanning venture capital, business-model design, board dynamics and startup strategy. Their participation was voluntary, with the program having dedicated interviews and recording sessions, testing and ongoing faculty feedback as part of the process.
#Startup #pitch
The school is now putting AI versions of its faculty to work in a $699 online startup bootcamp, where aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings—all with AI clones of Harvard instructors. They can even test their pitches with an AI avatar repeatedly before a real meeting.
The eight-week program is part of HBS Foundry, which Harvard describes as an "AI-native digital workspace" for entrepreneurs. The startup bootcamp is equipped with "personalized AI mentorship modeled on Harvard Business School faculty" alongside live sessions with experts, culminating with an opportunity to pitch to investors for $100,000. So far, 760 founders have participated in the bootcamp, according to a Harvard spokesperson.
"The idea for the AI experiences came from founders themselves, who wanted opportunities to practice and be challenged before getting in front of mentors and investors, so those conversations could be even more meaningful," Kat Rings, Foundry's director, told Fortune.
The "clones" include seven HBS professors and senior lecturers with backgrounds spanning venture capital, business-model design, board dynamics and startup strategy. Their participation was voluntary, with the program having dedicated interviews and recording sessions, testing and ongoing faculty feedback as part of the process.
#Startup #pitch
2 months ago
When Andrew Rappleyea was deciding whether to stay at Penn State or transfer after last season, he received a message from new Nittany Lions offensive line coach Ryan Clanton.
"Coach Clanton sent me a picture of one of our formations," Rappleyea recalled. "It was 14 personnel (one running back and four tight ends). He said, 'We need you here.' It was pretty funny. They use tight ends a lot. They produce them. They have good ones."
The Nittany Lions have several of them this season, giving them a deep group and perhaps the strongest position on the team.
Ben Brahmer, Gabe Burkle and Cooper Alexander transferred from Iowa State to join Matt Campbell, their coach with the Cyclones. Rappleyea, Finn Furmanek and Brian Kortovich remained at Penn State.
Brahmer, Burkle and Rappleyea will see plenty of time on offense; Alexander and Furmanek will see their share of action.
#rappleyea #burkle
"Coach Clanton sent me a picture of one of our formations," Rappleyea recalled. "It was 14 personnel (one running back and four tight ends). He said, 'We need you here.' It was pretty funny. They use tight ends a lot. They produce them. They have good ones."
The Nittany Lions have several of them this season, giving them a deep group and perhaps the strongest position on the team.
Ben Brahmer, Gabe Burkle and Cooper Alexander transferred from Iowa State to join Matt Campbell, their coach with the Cyclones. Rappleyea, Finn Furmanek and Brian Kortovich remained at Penn State.
Brahmer, Burkle and Rappleyea will see plenty of time on offense; Alexander and Furmanek will see their share of action.
#rappleyea #burkle
2 months ago
HONOLULU (AP) — Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees, covered roads in mud and rocks and left many households without electricity. With thousands of homes and businesses still in the dark Thursday, forecasters warned yet another tropical cyclone is likely to approach the islands soon.
A depression moving west and northwest could become a tropical storm in the coming hours and pass near or south of Hawaii's Big Island over the weekend or early next week, the U.S. Central Pacific Hurricane Center said. That system could dump up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain on the Big Island and trigger life-threatening flooding, mudslides and rip currents, it added.
Forecasters said the disturbance had top sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) and was located at midday Thursday about 900 miles (1,445 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
"There's definitely tension in the air'' at the thought of more rain in communities that floodwaters turned into rivers, said Tiffany Edwards Hunt, a teacher living in Keaau, on the east side of the Big Island. "There were some areas that were completely washed out."
#thursday #forecasters
Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees, covered roads in mud and rocks and left many households without electricity. With thousands of homes and businesses still in the dark Thursday, forecasters warned yet another tropical cyclone is likely to approach the islands soon.
A depression moving west and northwest could become a tropical storm in the coming hours and pass near or south of Hawaii's Big Island over the weekend or early next week, the U.S. Central Pacific Hurricane Center said. That system could dump up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain on the Big Island and trigger life-threatening flooding, mudslides and rip currents, it added.
Forecasters said the disturbance had top sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) and was located at midday Thursday about 900 miles (1,445 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
"There's definitely tension in the air'' at the thought of more rain in communities that floodwaters turned into rivers, said Tiffany Edwards Hunt, a teacher living in Keaau, on the east side of the Big Island. "There were some areas that were completely washed out."
#thursday #forecasters
2 months ago
Three former Iowa State greats came to the 54th annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race seeking a win and possibly a course record on Sunday, Aug. 16.
They were blocked by Eritrean running star Habtom Samuel.
Samuel broke Wesley Kiptoo's course record at Falmouth, Massachusetts, by holding off 2019 Cyclone NCAA cross country champion Edwin Kurgat of Kenya. Samuel ran 30:53 to become the first runner to ever break 31 minutes for the 7-mile distance. Kurgat, 30, of Kenya settled for second in 31:04, which also eclipsed Kiptoo's shared record of 31:08 from 2023.
Kurgat leads off this edition of the WEEKEND UPDATE of the best performances by Iowa-based collegiate and post collegiate distance runners and triathletes.
Samuel, 22, and Kurgat broke away from a strong field by mile 5, but the five-time NCAA champion pulled away from the Under Armour Dark Sky Distance athlete based in Flagstaff, Arizona, in his Falmouth debut.
#kurgat #record #iowa #broke
They were blocked by Eritrean running star Habtom Samuel.
Samuel broke Wesley Kiptoo's course record at Falmouth, Massachusetts, by holding off 2019 Cyclone NCAA cross country champion Edwin Kurgat of Kenya. Samuel ran 30:53 to become the first runner to ever break 31 minutes for the 7-mile distance. Kurgat, 30, of Kenya settled for second in 31:04, which also eclipsed Kiptoo's shared record of 31:08 from 2023.
Kurgat leads off this edition of the WEEKEND UPDATE of the best performances by Iowa-based collegiate and post collegiate distance runners and triathletes.
Samuel, 22, and Kurgat broke away from a strong field by mile 5, but the five-time NCAA champion pulled away from the Under Armour Dark Sky Distance athlete based in Flagstaff, Arizona, in his Falmouth debut.
#kurgat #record #iowa #broke
2 months ago
Landing quarterback Rocco Becht was potentially the biggest roster move Penn State made this offseason. Although there might be more talented players at the position, the Iowa State transfer has a wealth of experience in head coach Matt Campbell's offense, as well as football in general.
Becht had a ton of success with the Cyclones, but it'll be a whole new ballgame coming over to the Big Ten. The conference has some of the best quarterbacks in the country, with multiple NFL draft prospects, so Becht won't be as high up the food chain this year.
Paul Myerberg of USA Today ranked the signal-callers in the Big Ten heading into the 2026 season, and he had Becht at No. 7. There's a case to be made that he could be above a couple players on this list — like USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover — but there is one bright spot.
Becht is ranked one spot above Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, who is one of the most talented players in the sport. Of course, his career hasn't played out the way most people expected to this point, but the Nittany Lions' signal-caller being ranked above the former No. 1 prospect in the nation is still shocking.
The Penn State season kicks off in about three weeks and Becht will have the chance to prove exactly what type of quarterback he is.
#above #penn #talented
Becht had a ton of success with the Cyclones, but it'll be a whole new ballgame coming over to the Big Ten. The conference has some of the best quarterbacks in the country, with multiple NFL draft prospects, so Becht won't be as high up the food chain this year.
Paul Myerberg of USA Today ranked the signal-callers in the Big Ten heading into the 2026 season, and he had Becht at No. 7. There's a case to be made that he could be above a couple players on this list — like USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover — but there is one bright spot.
Becht is ranked one spot above Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, who is one of the most talented players in the sport. Of course, his career hasn't played out the way most people expected to this point, but the Nittany Lions' signal-caller being ranked above the former No. 1 prospect in the nation is still shocking.
The Penn State season kicks off in about three weeks and Becht will have the chance to prove exactly what type of quarterback he is.
#above #penn #talented
2 months ago
The days of recruiting an elite group of players and developing them over the course of a few seasons are mostly gone in college football. There are still a few teams that operate that way, but building through the transfer portal is more of a viable option than it's ever been before.
Penn State will be one of those teams this season, with more than 20 transfers on the roster from Iowa State alone. At least one player in that group is bound to have a massive impact, and USA TODAY's Austin Curtright believes it will be quarterback Rocco Becht.
Curtright listed 10 of the most impactful transfers in the Big Ten, and while he didn't rank them numerically, Becht was placed among some heavy hitters. He became one of the most decorated passers in Cyclones history — finishing top-three in passing yards and touchdowns — and hopes that success will translate to a more talented conference.
Becht will have a familiar supporting cast with the Nittany Lions, which should help ease the transition. Wide receivers Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen, tight end Benjamin Brahmer, and running back Carson Hansen came over from Iowa State as well as coach Matt Campbell, so there should be a level of cohesion offensively.
Penn State has a lot of belief in Becht, and it sounds like Curtright does too. Becht has a chance to do big things with this team if he plays to the standard he set while with the Cyclones.
#penn #teams
Penn State will be one of those teams this season, with more than 20 transfers on the roster from Iowa State alone. At least one player in that group is bound to have a massive impact, and USA TODAY's Austin Curtright believes it will be quarterback Rocco Becht.
Curtright listed 10 of the most impactful transfers in the Big Ten, and while he didn't rank them numerically, Becht was placed among some heavy hitters. He became one of the most decorated passers in Cyclones history — finishing top-three in passing yards and touchdowns — and hopes that success will translate to a more talented conference.
Becht will have a familiar supporting cast with the Nittany Lions, which should help ease the transition. Wide receivers Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen, tight end Benjamin Brahmer, and running back Carson Hansen came over from Iowa State as well as coach Matt Campbell, so there should be a level of cohesion offensively.
Penn State has a lot of belief in Becht, and it sounds like Curtright does too. Becht has a chance to do big things with this team if he plays to the standard he set while with the Cyclones.
#penn #teams
2 months ago
Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers has announced the captains for the 2026 football season.
On Aug. 15, the Cyclones revealed its six co-captains to lead a roster that features 82 newcomers in the first year of the Rogers era: quarterback Jaylen Raynor, running back Aiden Flora, offensive lineman Jake Taylor, defensive tackle Max Baloun, defensive end Isaac Terrell and cornerback David Coffey.
Raynor is entering his senior season after three years as a starter at Arkansas State. The dual-threat quarterback immediately took a leadership role upon arrival, before captains were officially named. He has a 62.9% career completion rate for 8,694 yards, 52 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. He also has 1,183 career rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 414 carries.
Flora continues his ascent on the roster. A former walk-on that broke through on special teams as an All-Big 12 second-team returner last season, Flora is primed for a larger role and will be one of the top running backs on offense this year.
Taylor was one of the Cyclones' top acquisitions through the transfer portal and a leader on the offensive line. The Oklahoma transfer has appeared in 16 games for the Sooners, including four starts in 2024, but injuries have hindered his career. Now healthy, the 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle is getting a fresh start at Iowa State after spending four years with the Sooners.
#rogers #taylor
On Aug. 15, the Cyclones revealed its six co-captains to lead a roster that features 82 newcomers in the first year of the Rogers era: quarterback Jaylen Raynor, running back Aiden Flora, offensive lineman Jake Taylor, defensive tackle Max Baloun, defensive end Isaac Terrell and cornerback David Coffey.
Raynor is entering his senior season after three years as a starter at Arkansas State. The dual-threat quarterback immediately took a leadership role upon arrival, before captains were officially named. He has a 62.9% career completion rate for 8,694 yards, 52 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. He also has 1,183 career rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 414 carries.
Flora continues his ascent on the roster. A former walk-on that broke through on special teams as an All-Big 12 second-team returner last season, Flora is primed for a larger role and will be one of the top running backs on offense this year.
Taylor was one of the Cyclones' top acquisitions through the transfer portal and a leader on the offensive line. The Oklahoma transfer has appeared in 16 games for the Sooners, including four starts in 2024, but injuries have hindered his career. Now healthy, the 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle is getting a fresh start at Iowa State after spending four years with the Sooners.
#rogers #taylor
3 months ago
Cy-Hawk week comes early. Iowa State rolls into Kinnick in week two on September 12 with a new head coach, a new roster and back-to-back Cy-Hawk wins. The Hawkeyes will no doubt have a chip on their shoulder and be looking for their first win in Kinnick in the series since 2018 (yes, really). Let's break it down.
The 2025 Cyclones went 8-4 overall, 5-4 in the Big 12. By most measures it was a successful year. Iowa State opened the season with a marquee international game victory, defeating #17 Kansas State 24-21 in Dublin to win Farmageddon. They proceeded to make it back-to-back wins in the Cy-Hawk with a 16-13 win over the Hawkeyes in Ames. That's enough for most ISU fans to call it a successful year.
But the Cyclones hit a major drought, dropping four straight games in the middle of the year, including in their only other game against a ranked opponent vs #11 BYU at home. They finished the regular season with road wins over TU and Oklahoma State with a bowl opportunity awaiting them at season's end.
Then everything hit the fan in Ames.
ISU's ten-year leader and virtual savior of the program, Matt Campbell, accepted the Penn State head coaching job on December 5. The Cyclones, in the immediate aftermath of losing their head coach, voted to decline their bowl invitation citing player injuries and the obvious disruption of the program. The program walked into the offseason with no head coach, no bowl game and a roster that was about to completely turn over.
#hawk #back #wins
The 2025 Cyclones went 8-4 overall, 5-4 in the Big 12. By most measures it was a successful year. Iowa State opened the season with a marquee international game victory, defeating #17 Kansas State 24-21 in Dublin to win Farmageddon. They proceeded to make it back-to-back wins in the Cy-Hawk with a 16-13 win over the Hawkeyes in Ames. That's enough for most ISU fans to call it a successful year.
But the Cyclones hit a major drought, dropping four straight games in the middle of the year, including in their only other game against a ranked opponent vs #11 BYU at home. They finished the regular season with road wins over TU and Oklahoma State with a bowl opportunity awaiting them at season's end.
Then everything hit the fan in Ames.
ISU's ten-year leader and virtual savior of the program, Matt Campbell, accepted the Penn State head coaching job on December 5. The Cyclones, in the immediate aftermath of losing their head coach, voted to decline their bowl invitation citing player injuries and the obvious disruption of the program. The program walked into the offseason with no head coach, no bowl game and a roster that was about to completely turn over.
#hawk #back #wins
3 months ago
The college football season is less than a month away, so with everyone's football fever rising, many people use this time to make lists of players, coaches, and teams. A lot of those lists have been favorable to Penn State, like the US LBM Coaches Poll and On3 Sports' AP Poll projection.
One of the latest rankings released by Bruce Feldman of The Athletic highlighted the Nittany Lions once again. Feldman ranked the 101-best athletes in college football heading into 2026 and his list included three Penn State players. This is a significant distinction in itself, but having a wide receiver on the list might be the most notable aspect.
Feldman has been putting out this list every year since 2005 and Penn State has never had a wideout make it. Well, Brett Eskildsen comes over from Iowa State and looks to make an immediate impact on the receiver room after coming in at No. 35 on this list. After playing sparingly in 2024, he improved tremendously and had 526 yards and five touchdowns last year with the Cyclones.
We don't get many twitchy athletes come through Happy Valley at Eskildsen's position, so this will be a welcome sight. He has a chance to become a fan favorite if he can build off his successful 2025 season.
Tony Rojas is primed for a big season and everyone knows it. The coaching staff has been talking him up all summer and he has been labeled as one of the few players in college football who has a real chance to break out this season.
#college
One of the latest rankings released by Bruce Feldman of The Athletic highlighted the Nittany Lions once again. Feldman ranked the 101-best athletes in college football heading into 2026 and his list included three Penn State players. This is a significant distinction in itself, but having a wide receiver on the list might be the most notable aspect.
Feldman has been putting out this list every year since 2005 and Penn State has never had a wideout make it. Well, Brett Eskildsen comes over from Iowa State and looks to make an immediate impact on the receiver room after coming in at No. 35 on this list. After playing sparingly in 2024, he improved tremendously and had 526 yards and five touchdowns last year with the Cyclones.
We don't get many twitchy athletes come through Happy Valley at Eskildsen's position, so this will be a welcome sight. He has a chance to become a fan favorite if he can build off his successful 2025 season.
Tony Rojas is primed for a big season and everyone knows it. The coaching staff has been talking him up all summer and he has been labeled as one of the few players in college football who has a real chance to break out this season.
#college
3 months ago
Soulja Boy is still open to boxing Kai Cenat, but he wants the world to know that there's no serious beef.
If you recall, a few days ago, Soulja Boy posted some hostile threats aimed at the popular streamer, challenging him to settle their differences in the boxing ring.
"I challenge yo short pu**y ****** to a boxing match weak ****** n***a KaiCenat," he wrote at the time, before following up by the streamer a "clone."
In a new airport interview with TMZ Sports, Soulja Boy clarified that he's not actually ****** at Cenat.
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#sports
If you recall, a few days ago, Soulja Boy posted some hostile threats aimed at the popular streamer, challenging him to settle their differences in the boxing ring.
"I challenge yo short pu**y ****** to a boxing match weak ****** n***a KaiCenat," he wrote at the time, before following up by the streamer a "clone."
In a new airport interview with TMZ Sports, Soulja Boy clarified that he's not actually ****** at Cenat.
COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.
#sports
3 months ago
Usher shuts down rumors that he used a body double for a recent performance.
Fans began speculating that the "Yeah!" singer has been cloned following the release of footage of his Aug. 7 tour stop in New Jersey.
"AI ain't that advanced," Usher wrote on Instagram.
Reports of Usher's replication have been greatly exaggerated.
The "Yeah!" singer is the latest to be accused of using a clone to take his place for a public appearance, following his Aug. 7 tour stop at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The absurd rumor emerged after videos circulated of Usher's performance, with social media claimers claiming the singer looked a little different than usual. This soon snowballed into suggestions that a lookalike or "clone" had performed in his place.
#singer #tour #stop #clone
Fans began speculating that the "Yeah!" singer has been cloned following the release of footage of his Aug. 7 tour stop in New Jersey.
"AI ain't that advanced," Usher wrote on Instagram.
Reports of Usher's replication have been greatly exaggerated.
The "Yeah!" singer is the latest to be accused of using a clone to take his place for a public appearance, following his Aug. 7 tour stop at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The absurd rumor emerged after videos circulated of Usher's performance, with social media claimers claiming the singer looked a little different than usual. This soon snowballed into suggestions that a lookalike or "clone" had performed in his place.
#singer #tour #stop #clone
3 months ago
Next up in the opponent preview series is the Penn State Nittany Lions. The team that Rutgers (and several other teams around the region) love to hate the most, and the team that handed the Scarlet Knights a truly bitter and heartbreaking defeat 40-36 in Piscataway a season ago. Similar to Rutgers, Penn State is going through a bit of a transition as they settle into the Matt Campbell era after letting go of longtime head coach James Franklin midseason following some surprising losses.
However, an easier Big Ten schedule might mean that the Nittany Lions gain their confidence by the time the Knights head into the Lions' den in late November. This could be Rutgers' hardest road game of the season, as the Knights will previously face Boston College, Maryland, Northwestern, and Wisconsin away from SHI Stadium. Rutgers will have had their chances at several Big Ten wins by this point, but how will the Nittany Lions look in their first year under Campbell?
The Nittany Lions will have a whole new look in 2026, with the offense featuring several former Iowa State Cyclones, including quarterback Rocco Becht, running back Carson Hansen, and wide receivers Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen.
The running back room will have a solid one-two punch, with Hansen rushing for 950 yards with the Cyclones while Ohio State transfer James Peoples will look to be his explosive counterpart with the ability to support the passing game from the backfield.
Penn State has often struggled lately at wide receiver, but Sowell and Eskildsen combined for over 1,000 receiving yards from Becht last year. In addition, sophomore Koby Howard flashed last season despite limited action and will likely start in the slot for the Lions.
#lions #rutgers #penn
However, an easier Big Ten schedule might mean that the Nittany Lions gain their confidence by the time the Knights head into the Lions' den in late November. This could be Rutgers' hardest road game of the season, as the Knights will previously face Boston College, Maryland, Northwestern, and Wisconsin away from SHI Stadium. Rutgers will have had their chances at several Big Ten wins by this point, but how will the Nittany Lions look in their first year under Campbell?
The Nittany Lions will have a whole new look in 2026, with the offense featuring several former Iowa State Cyclones, including quarterback Rocco Becht, running back Carson Hansen, and wide receivers Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen.
The running back room will have a solid one-two punch, with Hansen rushing for 950 yards with the Cyclones while Ohio State transfer James Peoples will look to be his explosive counterpart with the ability to support the passing game from the backfield.
Penn State has often struggled lately at wide receiver, but Sowell and Eskildsen combined for over 1,000 receiving yards from Becht last year. In addition, sophomore Koby Howard flashed last season despite limited action and will likely start in the slot for the Lions.
#lions #rutgers #penn
3 months ago
Penn State has lacked consistent production at wide receiver for the last five seasons.
So it's no surprise that preseason magazines rank the Nittany Lions in the middle of the pack or worse in the Big Ten, even with a massive turnover at that position.
Forgive the new receivers if they feel slighted.
"I like being the underdog because that means you didn't see me coming," senior Chase Sowell said. "A lot of underdogs overcome a lot of stuff. Indiana did last year. You better look out for us."
Sowell and fellow Iowa State transfer Brett Eskildsen combined for 62 receptions, 1,026 yards and seven touchdowns last season with the Cyclones. They're likely to be the starters in an offense that will often use two tight ends.
#penn #nittany #lions #iowa
So it's no surprise that preseason magazines rank the Nittany Lions in the middle of the pack or worse in the Big Ten, even with a massive turnover at that position.
Forgive the new receivers if they feel slighted.
"I like being the underdog because that means you didn't see me coming," senior Chase Sowell said. "A lot of underdogs overcome a lot of stuff. Indiana did last year. You better look out for us."
Sowell and fellow Iowa State transfer Brett Eskildsen combined for 62 receptions, 1,026 yards and seven touchdowns last season with the Cyclones. They're likely to be the starters in an offense that will often use two tight ends.
#penn #nittany #lions #iowa
3 months ago
The Blue Jackets now have an ECHL affiliation, announcing Aug. 6 that a two-year agreement with the Wheeling Nailers will start with the upcoming season.
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Adding the Nailers gives the Jackets a second developmental team, and being in Wheeling, West Virginia, it's a relatively short driving distance from Columbus and Cleveland, where the AHL's Monsters reside.
"Wheeling has a long tradition of both player development and organizational success, and its proximity to both Cleveland and Columbus will be advantageous on the hockey side, while providing a great opportunity to promote our organization and the game throughout the region," Blue Jackets **** istant general manager/Cleveland Monsters GM Chris Clark said in a statement.
The Nailers, who were the Pittsburgh Penguins' ECHL affiliate from 1998-2026, will compete in the ECHL's Western Conference Central Division with the Bloomington Bison, Cincinnati Cyclones, Fort Wayne Komets, Indy Fuel, Kalamazoo Wings and Toledo Walleye.
#jackets #echl #hockey
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Adding the Nailers gives the Jackets a second developmental team, and being in Wheeling, West Virginia, it's a relatively short driving distance from Columbus and Cleveland, where the AHL's Monsters reside.
"Wheeling has a long tradition of both player development and organizational success, and its proximity to both Cleveland and Columbus will be advantageous on the hockey side, while providing a great opportunity to promote our organization and the game throughout the region," Blue Jackets **** istant general manager/Cleveland Monsters GM Chris Clark said in a statement.
The Nailers, who were the Pittsburgh Penguins' ECHL affiliate from 1998-2026, will compete in the ECHL's Western Conference Central Division with the Bloomington Bison, Cincinnati Cyclones, Fort Wayne Komets, Indy Fuel, Kalamazoo Wings and Toledo Walleye.
#jackets #echl #hockey
3 months ago
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger is leaning into a bigger, more physical frontcourt strategy as the Cyclones conclude their eight-week summer program. The focal point of this shift features sophomore Dom Pleta and Blake Buchanan playing alongside one another, a combination that Otzelberger believes mirrors the "formidable size" seen in top-tier programs like Houston and Arizona.
Pleta, who returned to his native Germany this summer to train with professional players, says he is entering his second season at his physical "peak". While he is technically a sophomore, his experience in the German pro leagues has put him ahead of a typical second-year player's developmental curve.
Blake Buchanan (23) and Dominykas Pleta (21) of the Iowa State Cyclones shake hands in the second half against the Creighton Bluejays during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Nov. 25, 2025 in Las Vegas.
"We just got more physicality… more like bigger bodies on the court," Pleta said of the pairing with Buchanan. "It's a lot of new opportunities that open up that we just have to use."
Otzelberger emphasized that the two big men possess complementary skill sets. Buchanan offers defensive versatility that allows him to guard perimeter players, while Pleta is noted by Otzelberger for his "terrific hands," interior scoring, and decision-making in the short roll. The coaching staff has specifically challenged Pleta to improve his competitive endurance, providing him with a specialized stamina plan to help him play longer stretches without the foul trouble that hampered him as a freshman.
#otzelberger #buchanan
Pleta, who returned to his native Germany this summer to train with professional players, says he is entering his second season at his physical "peak". While he is technically a sophomore, his experience in the German pro leagues has put him ahead of a typical second-year player's developmental curve.
Blake Buchanan (23) and Dominykas Pleta (21) of the Iowa State Cyclones shake hands in the second half against the Creighton Bluejays during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Nov. 25, 2025 in Las Vegas.
"We just got more physicality… more like bigger bodies on the court," Pleta said of the pairing with Buchanan. "It's a lot of new opportunities that open up that we just have to use."
Otzelberger emphasized that the two big men possess complementary skill sets. Buchanan offers defensive versatility that allows him to guard perimeter players, while Pleta is noted by Otzelberger for his "terrific hands," interior scoring, and decision-making in the short roll. The coaching staff has specifically challenged Pleta to improve his competitive endurance, providing him with a specialized stamina plan to help him play longer stretches without the foul trouble that hampered him as a freshman.
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3 months ago
There are once again a lot of familiar quarterbacks in new places ahead of the 2026 college football season. Here are the most notable quarterbacks who changed schools during the offseason.
Arnold was Auburn's primary quarterback in 2025, but threw for just six touchdowns across 215 passing attempts in 10 games and transferred after Hugh Freeze's departure. The former highly touted Oklahoma recruit now heads west to play for former Florida coach Dan Mullen and hopes that his third school in four seasons will facilitate a breakout season.
With James Madison coach Bob Chesney now at UCLA, Barnett left for a power conference school too after leading the Dukes to the College Football Playoff in 2025. In two seasons as JMU's starter, Barnett threw for over 5,400 yards and 49 TDs to just 13 interceptions. He also rushed for 589 yards and 15 TDs in 2025.
The three-year starter at Iowa State will play his final season of college football in the Big Ten after following coach Matt Campbell to State College. Becht's stats dropped in 2025 as Iowa State won three fewer games than it did in 2024, but he tossed 64 career TDs and threw for 9,274 yards over 42 games with the Cyclones.
Boley was Kentucky's main quarterback in 2025 as the Mark Stoops era came to an ignominious end. Boley threw for 15 TDs and 12 interceptions in 2025 and now heads to Tempe as the favorite to start for coach Kenny Dillingham.
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Arnold was Auburn's primary quarterback in 2025, but threw for just six touchdowns across 215 passing attempts in 10 games and transferred after Hugh Freeze's departure. The former highly touted Oklahoma recruit now heads west to play for former Florida coach Dan Mullen and hopes that his third school in four seasons will facilitate a breakout season.
With James Madison coach Bob Chesney now at UCLA, Barnett left for a power conference school too after leading the Dukes to the College Football Playoff in 2025. In two seasons as JMU's starter, Barnett threw for over 5,400 yards and 49 TDs to just 13 interceptions. He also rushed for 589 yards and 15 TDs in 2025.
The three-year starter at Iowa State will play his final season of college football in the Big Ten after following coach Matt Campbell to State College. Becht's stats dropped in 2025 as Iowa State won three fewer games than it did in 2024, but he tossed 64 career TDs and threw for 9,274 yards over 42 games with the Cyclones.
Boley was Kentucky's main quarterback in 2025 as the Mark Stoops era came to an ignominious end. Boley threw for 15 TDs and 12 interceptions in 2025 and now heads to Tempe as the favorite to start for coach Kenny Dillingham.
#college #coach #Football #season
