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Drew Surges, left, and Carson Willich, right, provide blocking while a camper runs through the contact.

Cyclones in the Community: Iowa State gridders spend afternoon with Boys & Girls Club

by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter
Published June 17, 2026
DES MOINES – Carver Elementary School’s gymnasium was transformed into a field of mentorship and athletic development as Iowa State football players spent Monday afternoon leading drills and building relationships at the Boys & Girls Club. The clinic offered kids the chance to practice drills and skills while interacting with the athletes. Zaimir Hawk, a redshirt junior defensive lineman, said the club shaped his childhood, so he felt compelled to return as a mentor.
Tyler Miller (66) following a 2022 game against West Virginia.

Cyclones earn NFL looks, opportunities

by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter
Published April 29, 2026
The 2026 NFL entry process highlighted the depth of Iowa State’s talent, with several key players moving on to professional opportunities. Leading the class were high-round draft picks Tyler Onyedim – who transferred to Texas A&M for his final collegiate season – (66th overall to the Denver Broncos) and Domonique Orange (82nd overall to the Minnesota Vikings).
Ankeny native and Dowling Catholic alumnus Carson Brown (10) paves the way for fellow central Iowan Abu Sama III (24).

Photos: Cyclones fall to Cougars

by Jared Larson and Anna Graf
Published October 29, 2025
Despite a good first half, the Iowa State Cyclones couldn't keep pace, losing to the BYU Cougars 41-27 for their homecoming game. It is the team's third straight loss and first home loss of the season.
Rylan Barnes (41) of Iowa State Cyclones smiles in between plays against the South Dakota Coyotes during the second half.

FB: Konrardy, Becht set school records in Cyclone blowout over South Dakota

by Jared Larson, Staff Reporter
Published September 2, 2025
“Eff it, let’s kick it,” Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell told placekicker Kyle Konrardy prior to his school record 63-yard field goal with five seconds remaining in the first half of Saturday’s game. The redshirt sophomore from Dubuque is one of eight Football Bowl Subdivision players ever to connect on a field goal from exactly 63 yards away.
Jayden Higgins was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round, 34th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.

9 former Cyclones enter NFL ranks

by Jared Larson, Reporter
Published May 8, 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft was a historic one for Iowa State football, with four Cyclones selected in the first four rounds — marking the program’s most successful early-round draft class ever. Leading...