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Remembering our interview with Johnny Majors, 9 years later
Editor’s Note: This feature is being republished to honor the memory of Iowa State head coach (1968-1972) Johnny Majors, who died on June 3, 2020 at the age of 85. It has been exactly nine years since we published a wide-ranging phone interview conducted in May 2017, just after coach Majors celebrated his 82nd birthday. […]
13 entries qualify for Eugene
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The road to Eugene is never easy, but for the Iowa State track and field program, the NCAA West Prelims served as a definitive statement of Cyclone power. Over four grueling days of competition, the Cyclones battled through rain delays, lightning threats and the highest level of collegiate competition to secure 13 […]
BREAKING: Momcilovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft
Milan Momcilovic is staying in college basketball, according to Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel who spoke to his agents. He will not be returning to Ames. For Iowa State fans the news is bittersweet. The best shooter in program history is still playing college basketball somewhere next season, just not in Cardinal and Gold. What […]
Troy Davis inducted into Hamilton Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour
HAMILTON, Ontario — On Oct. 9, versus the Edmonton Elks, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and their Alumni Association (HTCAA) will formally induct running back Troy Davis into the Wall of Honour at Hamilton Stadium. Davis, whose name will be permanently displayed on the stadium’s west façade, is being celebrated for a career that spanned from 2001 […]
Ted talk: an interview with Ted Jornov
Interview recorded Sept. 21, 2023 CONWAY, S.C. — Ted Jornov, a letter winner from 1971-1973, hit ‘em hard ev’ry yard for the Iowa State Cyclones 50 years ago (last fall) tallying a total of 417 tackles. These days, the former linebacker lives about 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach in Conway, South Carolina. “I retired 19 […]
Cyclonitas place ninth at NCAA Championships
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Cyclonitas finished just one stroke short of qualifying for the match play portion of the tournament, where the top eight programs compete for the national championship. Senior Pammy Chookaew finished her career tied for 23rd at Omni La Costa, which stands as the third-highest NCAA individual finish in the history of […]
Remembering the fallen Cyclones of World War II
Throughout its history, Iowa State University has been home to countless students who went on to serve their country in times of war. Among them were athletes who balanced the demands of college sports with a deep sense of duty, ultimately leaving the comforts of Ames to take up arms in defense of freedom. This […]
Ford, Potvin and Prado to transfer
The program prepares for a significant roster shift following the 2026 season as a standout trio of sophomores – Karlee Ford, Sami Potvin and Victoria Prado – have all opted to transfer. These three athletes, leave behind a combined legacy of historic athletic milestones and elite academic performance. Karlee Ford departs as one of the […]
William Penn transfers Fowler and Ogunsanya join Iowa State women’s wrestling
The recently established women’s wrestling program at Iowa State has made a major impact on the collegiate scene by securing commitments from two world-class athletes, effectively building its roster with championship-level talent from the outset. Following the program’s official unveiling in April, the Cyclones have successfully recruited Piper Fowler and Christianah Ogunsanya, both of whom […]
Joseph defends open 400 title, Cyclone teams place top five
Tucson, Ariz. — Iowa State’s track and field teams delivered a strong collective performance at the 2026 Big 12 outdoor conference championships, with both the men and women finishing in the top five. The women’s team placed fourth with 72 points, their best outdoor showing since 2023, while the men secured fifth with 82.5 points, […]
Cyclonitas to attend second straight NCAA Championships
SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. — The No. 18 Iowa State Women’s Golf team has once again etched their name into the media guides by securing a spot in the NCAA National Championships for the second year in a row and the third time in the team’s history. Entering the NCAA Louisville Regional as the third seed, the […]
Taylor Gardner transfers to Iowa State
Taylor Gardner, a goalkeeper who spent the last two seasons at Grand Canyon University, committed to Iowa State’s soccer program, she announced on Monday. The 5-foot-9 Gardner appeared in three matches in 2025. She tallied five saves on 13 shots faced and conceded a goal. A native of St. Louis, Gardner attended Whitfield High School […]
Hall signs 3 year extension deal with Jets
Former Iowa State running back Breece Hall and the New York Jets finalized a three-year contract extension worth $43.5 million on Friday, a deal that can escalate to $45.75 million through incentives. This agreement, which includes $29 million in total guarantees, establishes Hall as the fourth highest-paid running back in the league with an average […]
Quartet of Cyclone softball players earn all-Big 12 honors
IRVING, Texas — The 2026 season was a landmark year for Iowa State softball, as the program tied a school record with four individual All-Big 12 honors. The team’s historic performance was bolstered by a record-breaking .975 fielding percentage, the best mark in school history, which led the conference. These individual accolades reflect a balance […]
2027 4-star SF Donovan Davis commits to Iowa State
Donovan Davis, a 6-foot-8 small forward in the 2027 class out of Freedom High School (Kaukauna, Wis.), committed to the Cyclones on Wednesday at Freedom High School’s Field House. He also streamed his decision, dubbed the “2026 decision” – akin to LeBron’s Decision in 2010 – by associate principal and activities director James Finster, live […]
Drake Ayala joins Metcalf’s staff as assistant coach
Head coach Brent Metcalf announced Wednesday that Drake Ayala, a three-time All-American and two-time NCAA finalist, has been appointed – pending a background check – as an assistant coach for the Iowa State men’s wrestling team. Ayala, who wrestled for the University of Iowa between 2021 and 2026, will occupy one of the two vacant […]
Former William Penn coach Jake Kadel hired as women’s wrestling assistant coach
Iowa State head coach Alli St. John has initiated her staff building by naming Jake Kadel as the first assistant coach for the women’s wrestling program on Monday. Kadel joins the Cyclones after a highly successful three-year tenure as the head coach at William Penn, where he led the Statesmen to three straight top-five finishes […]
Moments from Sunday’s 12-4 loss to No. 22 UCF
Moments from Sunday’s 12-4 loss to No. 22 UCF
Carleton meets with Portland media
PORTLAND, Ore. — Bridget Carleton has officially arrived in the Rose City, stepping into a role that feels like the ultimate culmination of a journey that began as a dominant collegiate star and evolved through years of professional grit. Although she arrived later than her teammates due to finishing her season in Prague, Carleton remained […]
Check out moments from Iowa State’s 8-2 loss to No. 22 UCF
Check out moments from Iowa State’s 8-2 loss to No. 22 UCF
Cyclones playing international basketball
Several Iowa State alumni are delivering high-impact performances in professional basketball leagues worldwide. With Spain’s FC Barcelona Will Clyburn recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes in an 80-72 win over KK Crvena zvezda on April 21. He is currently averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per […]
NIACC standout Reggi Spotts transfers to Iowa State WBB
On April 24, Reggi Spotts officially committed to the Iowa State women’s basketball team. A standout 5-foot-8 guard from North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Spotts is coming off an exceptional season where she earned NJCAA Division II first-team All-American honors. Her leadership helped propel the NIACC team to a stellar 28-4 record and a […]
GALLERY: Iowa State at the 2026 Drake Relays
DES MOINES, IOWA - APRIL 25: The crowd at the iconic Blue Oval during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Ginnie Coleman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BREAKING: Latoja Schaben steps away from Iowa State
Iowa State assistant women’s basketball coach Latoja Schaben is stepping away from the program after 28 seasons, marking the end of her career on the Cyclones’ sidelines. Schaben, who has been a fixture alongside head coach Bill Fennelly since her arrival, is leaving to pursue a new opportunity. Throughout her tenure in Ames, Schaben helped […]
Perkins to attend Jaguars mini-camp
After a record-setting collegiate career at Iowa State, Tyler Perkins is moving toward the professional ranks having accepted an invitation to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie minicamp. The specialist is slated to arrive in Florida on May 6 for the program per Mark Hazelwood of the Norwalk (Ohio) Reflector, which runs from May 8-11 and provides […]
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