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Iowa State announced the death of Bobby Douglas, 83, a transformative wrestling coach who led the Cyclones from 1993–2006, guiding 52 All-Americans, 10 NCAA titles, three runner-ups and 198 dual victories. A trailblazer as the first Black U.S. Olympic wrestler in 1964 and 1968, Douglas also coached at Arizona State and USA Wrestling, mentored Cael Sanderson, and was inducted into ISU’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.
Updated Top 25 men’s basketball rankings as of Feb. 8 place Arizona at No. 1 after a dominant run, with Michigan, Houston, Iowa State, and UConn rounding out the top five. The piece highlights a Duke–North Carolina thriller, Gonzaga’s stumble, and several teams rising or falling based on signature wins and schedule strength, including a note that undefeated Miami (Ohio) won’t be ranked due to a weak strength of schedule.
Iowa State University has canceled the remainder of its gymnastics season due to not having enough student-athletes to compete safely. The 2-8 Cyclones had remaining meets against Western Michigan, Arizona State, Arizona, BYU, and Iowa, plus the Big 12 Championship; NCAA Regionals are also canceled. Fans with tickets will be refunded per ISU Athletics.
ISU Gymnastics announced the Feb. 6 meet against West Virginia has been canceled because there aren’t enough student-athletes to safely field a team. The Cyclones’ next competition is Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. against Western Michigan in Hilton Coliseum during ISU’s Beauty and the Beast event, which also features West Virginia in the wrestling portion.
Arizona extended its grip on the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 with 60 of 61 first‑place votes as undefeated Iowa State rose to No. 2 and UConn moved up to No. 3; Michigan fell to No. 4 and Purdue stayed No. 5. Vanderbilt jumped from 11th to 10th for the program’s first Top 10 appearance since 1993. Virginia climbed to No. 16, while Florida, Clemson, Utah State and Seton Hall entered the rankings at Nos. 19, 22, 23 and 25, respectively, and Iowa, Kansas, SMU and UCF dropped out.
Iowa State University has announced its new special teams coaching staff for the upcoming football season, with Rob Grande returning as coordinator and Ron Pavlik and Jacob Studdard joining as assistants, bringing experience from various college programs.
The article provides a detailed play-by-play account of the college basketball game between West Virginia Mountaineers and Iowa State Cyclones on January 2, 2026, highlighting key moments, scores, and player actions, with Iowa State leading significantly at the end.
Iowa State University announced its new offensive coaching staff for the upcoming football season, led by head coach Jimmy Rogers, including experienced coaches like Tyler Roehl as offensive coordinator and specialists for quarterbacks, tight ends, running backs, wide receivers, and offensive line, all with notable college and NFL backgrounds.
Iowa State football head coach Jimmy Rogers announced the hiring of several new support staff members, including Jon Shaeffer as chief of staff and Ricky Ciccone as general manager, to assist with roster building and logistics for his first season.
Tyler Roehl is returning to Iowa State as offensive coordinator after a season with the Detroit Lions, bringing his successful offensive strategies and leadership back to the Cyclones for the upcoming season.
Ohio State's wrestling team achieved significant victories, including a win over No. 3 Iowa State and a match against Little Rock, showcasing their strength with multiple top-ranked wrestlers and technical falls, and preparing for upcoming dual meets in January 2026.
Ohio State, ranked #2, will face #3 Iowa State at the Journeymen Collegiate Duals in Nashville, featuring five top 10 matchups with NCAA seeding implications, in a highly anticipated showdown between two top wrestling programs.
Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer was hospitalized after a scary injury during a game against Arizona State but was released the same day, with his condition considered precautionary and positive updates expected soon.
Iowa State TE Benjamin Brahmer was hospitalized after a head/neck injury during a game against Arizona State but was later discharged and is expected to recover, with team officials expressing relief and optimism about his condition.
Arizona State upset Iowa State 24-19 in a Big 12 game, led by record-setting quarterback Jeff Sims who rushed for 228 yards and two touchdowns, overcoming penalties and turnovers with strong defense and timely stops, keeping their bowl hopes alive despite being underdogs and missing key players.