Aug 12, 2026 · 11 min
Jimmy Rogers’ comments hint at Iowa State’s 2026 two-deep
DAILY CLONE: Did Jimmy Rogers just give us a 2-Deep?
The episode turns Rogers’ position-battle remarks into an early read on Iowa State’s projected contributors and roster hierarchy.
- 1Jalen Rayner emerges as the projected starting quarterback in Iowa State’s early offensive depth-chart discussion.
- 2The preview identifies offensive players expected to make plays, including Aidan Flora and special-teams contributor Cam Pedaway.
- 3Defensive attention shifts to Washington State transfers Max Balloon and Bryson Lamb alongside returning interior player Amir Hawk.
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Jake Brend connects Jimmy Rogers’ comments to a possible Iowa State two-deep for 2026, beginning with Jalen Rayner at quarterback.
The brief
Jimmy Rogers’ extended comments on Iowa State’s position battles provide the raw material for an early 2026 depth-chart projection, from quarterback through safety.
Jake Brend starts with the offense, where Jalen Rayner is discussed as the preferred quarterback and Aidan Flora emerges as a player who should see more passing-game involvement.
The offensive preview also touches on Cam Pedaway’s role in special teams and the kicking game, widening the picture beyond the headline positions.
The discussion then moves inside on defense, focusing on Washington State transfers Max Balloon and Bryson Lamb alongside returning player Amir Hawk.
The episode’s central tension is whether Rogers was simply describing roster competition or inadvertently sketching Iowa State’s 2026 two-deep.
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