Sep 1, 2026 · 47 min
Iowa State starts over under Jimmy Rogers
InCYde Zone: Jimmy Rogers Era BEGINS! Former Iowa State Players Preview the New Cyclones
Former Cyclones players assess how a coaching change, new schemes, and an unsettled roster could shape Iowa State’s season.
- 1Jimmy Rogers must establish team culture quickly while replacing the familiarity of the Matt Campbell era.
- 2New offensive and defensive schemes, a new depth chart, and Jalen Rayner’s mobility define the season’s early uncertainty.
- 3The Cy-Hawk game, conference tests, and beer sales at Jack Trice Stadium could shape the season’s atmosphere and momentum.
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The hosts celebrate beer sales at Jack Trice Stadium and debate whether the change can improve the crowd’s second-half presence and atmosphere.
The brief
Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock return to preview Iowa State’s first season under Jimmy Rogers, approaching the program as former players who are now fans again.
The transition from Matt Campbell brings both relief and uncertainty: Rogers inherits a roster learning new routines, while the hosts look for signs of culture during difficult stretches.
The opener centers on new offensive and defensive schemes, an unsettled depth chart, the running back room, and quarterback Jalen Rayner’s mobility as an early threat.
The schedule offers immediate measuring sticks, including the Cy-Hawk game, Iowa, Arizona, and conference contests that could reveal whether the new staff has stabilized the team.
The hosts also celebrate beer sales at Jack Trice Stadium, hoping the change keeps fans in the stands after halftime and makes the venue louder.
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