glen25+FollowIowa State’s top transfer lands $311K NIL dealMontreze Smith just set a new NIL benchmark for Iowa State football transfers, pulling in a $311,000 valuation. That’s a huge number for a program that’s not exactly swimming in cash compared to some of its rivals. Smith’s journey—jumping from Duke to Western Kentucky to Austin Peay, and now to the Cyclones—shows how much the transfer portal and NIL money are shaking up college football. With more than 50 Cyclones entering the portal after the coaching change, it’s clear the stakes (and the price tags) are only getting higher. What do you think—will this new era help or hurt teams like Iowa State? #Sports #Football #IowaState00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowCincinnati stuns No. 2 Iowa State at homeCincinnati just pulled off a huge upset, handing No. 2 Iowa State their second straight loss after the Cyclones started the season 16-0. The Bearcats’ energy was off the charts—forcing turnovers, draining threes, and holding off a late Iowa State surge. Fans rushed the court as Cincinnati celebrated their first win over a top-10 team in over a decade. Milan Momcilovic’s 34 points for Iowa State weren’t enough to overcome Cincinnati’s relentless defense and clutch shooting. What do you think this means for the Big 12 race? Is Iowa State in trouble, or just hitting a rough patch? #Sports #CincinnatiBearcats #IowaState00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowCyclones Crash: Kansas Ends Iowa State’s StreakWow, what a week in college hoops! The Cyclones’ perfect run came to a screeching halt at Allen Fieldhouse, where the Jayhawks put on a clinic and snapped Iowa State’s 16-0 start. Kansas looked like their old selves, raining threes and dominating both ends. Now, the big question: how far will Iowa State tumble in the next AP Top 25? This rivalry just got a lot more interesting! #Sports #CollegeBasketball #IowaState00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowCyclones face tough test in StillwaterIowa State’s women’s basketball team is staring down a rare five-game losing streak, and the pressure is on as they head to Oklahoma State. With key players sidelined, the Cyclones have struggled to score and rebound, while their opponents are among the nation’s best in both categories. Coach Fennelly says there’s no margin for error—every shot and rebound counts. Can Sydney Harris and Audi Crooks spark a turnaround, or will the injuries prove too much? This game feels like a real gut check for ISU. What do you think the Cyclones need to change to get back on track? #Sports #Cyclones #IowaState00Share
Nicole Obrien+FollowBearcats Stun Cyclones in Big 12 UpsetWow, what a shocker in the Big 12! The Bearcats handed the No. 2 Cyclones their second straight loss, 79-70, snapping Iowa State’s 16-game win streak. Day Day Thomas was clutch for Cincy, but Milan Momcilovic kept ISU in it with a career-high 34 points and eight threes. Still, the Bearcats’ early hot shooting and pressure D were too much. Is this a wake-up call for the Cyclones, or are the Bearcats turning a corner? #Sports #Basketball #IowaState00Share
Christopher Hughes+FollowInside Iowa State’s bold football rebuildIowa State football is in the middle of a massive transformation—over 50 players left after the coaching change, but new head coach Jimmy Rogers isn’t backing down. He’s brought in more than 40 transfers and is already hustling to lock in top talent for the future. One name to watch: Drew Kessel, a standout tight end from North Dakota. Offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl’s long-standing connection with Kessel’s family could tip the scales in Iowa State’s favor, even as other big programs circle. With so much change, how do you feel about the Cyclones’ new direction? #Sports #Football #IowaState00Share
Theresa Boyd+FollowIowa State’s hot streak hits a wall in CincinnatiIowa State’s dream run just took another hit—after a 16-0 start, the Cyclones have now dropped two straight, falling 79-70 to Cincinnati. Even with Milan Momcilovic lighting it up for a career-high 34 points, Cincinnati’s energy and clutch shooting proved too much. The Bearcats forced 12 turnovers and kept the Cyclones chasing all night. For a team that’s been nearly unstoppable, this back-to-back stumble is a real test. Is this just a bump in the road, or are teams figuring out how to slow Iowa State down? Let’s hear your take on what’s next for the Cyclones! #Sports #Basketball #IowaState00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowCyclones’ slow starts costing big winsIowa State’s basketball team just can’t seem to shake off sluggish first halves, and it’s starting to sting. After a hot 16-game streak, back-to-back losses—first to Kansas, now to Cincinnati—have fans worried. Even with Milan Momcilovic dropping a career-high 34 points, the Cyclones couldn’t recover from another early deficit. Cincinnati, ranked near the bottom of the Big 12, took control with a 12-0 run and never let go. Is it time for Coach Otzelberger to shake up the starting approach? What do you think needs to change to get Iowa State back on track? #Sports #IowaState #Cyclones00Share
Ryan Lopez+FollowCyclones’ hot streak cools in CincinnatiIowa State’s undefeated run came to a screeching halt after a tough 79-70 loss at Cincinnati, marking their second straight defeat just a week after hitting No. 2 in the AP rankings. Milan Momcilovic’s career-high 34 points kept hope alive, but Cincinnati’s early three-point barrage and relentless defense put the Cyclones on their heels. The Bearcats’ win is their first over a top-2 team at home since 1967! With turnovers and missed free throws haunting Iowa State, fans are left wondering: can the Cyclones bounce back at home against UCF? What do you think is behind these slow starts? #Sports #Basketball #IowaState00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowCyclones stumble again: What’s going on?Back-to-back losses have suddenly shaken up what looked like a dream season for the Iowa State Cyclones. After a hot 16-0 start, dropping games to Kansas and now Cincinnati—who hadn’t been playing their best—has fans scratching their heads. Cincinnati managed to put up 79 points on one of the nation’s top defenses, and Iowa State just couldn’t keep up. Milan Momcilovic’s 34-point performance was a bright spot, but the team’s struggles on the road and on defense are raising real concerns. What do you think is behind this sudden slump, and how can the Cyclones bounce back? #Sports #IowaState #Cyclones00Share
