Rob Gray

Few of Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock’s players heeded his 2023 call — “We’re going to need every guy in here — more than junior defensive end Joey Petersen.

Jeremiah Cooper’s early pick in the season opener against UNI set the tone for an Iowa State defense that’s plucked 16 opponents’ passes from the air, which is tied for the eighth-most nationally. A timely interception or two against prolific Tiger quarterback Seth Henigan could set the stage for ISU’s fourth eight-win season under head coach Matt Campbell and sixth bowl triumph in program history.

Robert Jones is the epitome of what Cyclone basketball is all about and a leader on and off the court

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell knows it won’t be easy to beat the nation’s seventh-best scoring offense in its home stadium for the second time during his eight-plus season tenure.

Curtis Jones and Robert Jones - no relation - combine for 34 points as Cyclones close pre-Christmas slate wtih 80-48 win over Eastern Illinois at Hilton Coliseum

Iowa State improved to 7-4 with a win over UNI in its final non-conference game. Freshmen led the way and Emily Ryan played a key role.

Iowa State football’s recruiting Class of 2024 includes 22 high school players who have the “fit, feel and family” Coach Matt Campbell likes.

But freshman women’s basketball star already is making 67 percent of her shots

Iowa State shot nearly 60 percent from the field. The Cyclones also forced 17 turnovers in the first half alone. So the outcome in what predictably turned into a runaway 96-58 win over outmanned Florida A&M Sunday at Hilton Coliseum was never remotely in doubt.

Iowa State’s first-team All-Big 12 point guard Emily Ryan returned to a standing ovation Sunday after she missed the first nine games because of a “health-related issue.”

Myles Purchase — who leads Iowa State in passes defended — may be the most experienced cornerback on the field for his team against Memphis in the Liberty Bowl.

Freshman QB has led Cyclone football back to a bowl game and is getting extra practice time as he continues to grow in his role

Cyclones don’t have one big scorer, but have many scorers in lopsided win Sunday

He hits 6 of 8 3-pointers as Iowa State rolls at Hilton Coliseum

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield and Matt Campbell have mutual respect and Silverfield once worked on Campbell’s staff at Toledo