Losing a long-time head coach and several key players to the transfer portal has left the Iowa State Cyclones with a mountain to climb. Despite last season’s promising start, the team isn’t making ESPN’s early Top 25 for 2026. With a new coach, Jimmy Rogers, and a roster rebuilt through the portal but limited by NIL funding, the Cyclones are entering a real proving year. Can this new-look squad defy expectations and reclaim their spot among college football’s elite? It’s going to take grit, chemistry, and some breakout performances. What’s your outlook for the Cyclones this season? #Sports #Football #IowaState