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The second step for No. 22 Iowa State's mettle-testing first quarter of the regular season is on tap this weekend. Here’s what to expect.

Cyclones returning to Ames with South Dakota on their minds

Bacon underwent surgery one day after the season opener and worked on his mental game while watching his teammates compile a program record-setting 11-win season. Saturday’s matchup with the Wildcats will mark the 357th day since Bacon suffered that crippling injury on special teams duty.

By snoozing smarter and better — per the expert instructions of a sleep specialist brought in by the No. 22 Cyclones in advance of Saturday’s season opener against No. 17 Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland

Wildcats to watch vs. ISU: LB Austin Romaine, RB Dylan Edwards, S VJ Payne & WR Jayce Brown — playmakers on both sides of the ball.

“And I would say that’s what Burkle and Brahmer bring. A maturity. They know how to practice. They know what it takes to be successful. They’re in it. They’re already professional football players. They’ll be that someday, but they’re already that in our football program,” ISU Coach Matt Campbell said.

Patton has grown in both of those areas, for sure — but he’s excitedly talking about constructing something else: Advanced Lego sets

Cyclone football team enters 2025 season experience and deep

Carson Hansen “set the standard” last season for Iowa State’s tailbacks.And that’s not just idle talk. Those are Cyclone head coach Matt Campbell’s words. Here’s what to expect from the Cyclone running backs this season.

Cyclones feel they have a lot more options heading into the 2025 season and here’s why.

Brett Yormark said “I’m excited about our future. This conference today is not the best version of itself, but we will be sooner than later.”

Senior offensive lineman Tyler Miller speaks for the entire team in saying they all know what a strong challenge starting the 2025 season with four games in four weeks presents for the Cyclones, but they know they’re up for it and ready to embrace such adversity.

A creature of habit, he must leave his ‘comfort zone’ for Cyclones’ season-opening football game against Kansas State

Jake Landry, a former North Dakota State offensive coordinator, has a talented room to work with in Ames, including last year’s two top rushers

After an injury-plagued 2024 season, the Iowa State linebackers are poised for healthy returns this season, giving the Cyclones a deep and skilled room that can attack opposing offenses with multiple combinations and maneuvers.