Jackson Pence

My thoughts on Matt Campbell to Penn State: I’m not going to lie — the last 36 hours have been gut‑wrenching and saddening to say the least. The man who lifted Iowa State Football to heights we never thought possible is gone in the blink of an eye, and that man is Matt Campbell. It’s impossible to fully capture what Campbell has meant to Iowa State since arriving in Ames in 2015. He is, without question, the greatest coach to ever lead an athletic program at Iowa State University. In 10 years, he became the all‑time winningest coach in school history, took two teams to the Big 12 Title game when no one believed it could be done, delivered a school‑record 11 wins in 2024, and so much more. He and his staff brought in incredible players, coaches, and families who forever changed the fabric of Cyclone football. We got to witness unforgettable moments: the 2017 team that put Iowa State on the national scale, the 2020 squad that shattered expectations, and the 2024 team that will forever be remembered as the best in school history. And through every storm in college athletics, Campbell stayed. He chose Iowa State when he could have left countless times, and for that, #cyclONEnation and I will always be grateful. Yes, it hurts to see him leave for Penn State. But more than anything, I feel appreciation. He owes Iowa State nothing, and we owe him everything. His loyalty, his passion, his belief in this place — they were second to none. I’ll be cheering for him and his staff in Happy Valley, and I hope they reach the mountaintop someday. Thank you @ISUMattCampbell. Thank you for all the countless memories and moments you brought to our lives. I can't wait to see the statue we build for you in Ames, Iowa, someday. But as one chapter closes, another begins. A new era is here in Ames with Jimmy Rogers taking the reins as head coach. The foundation Campbell built is strong, and now it’s Rogers’ time to lead the program forward. The future of Cyclone football is still bright, and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes us all. Thanks for following along to all of our coverage @cyclonefanatic. We will bring it to you all in the coming days. Love you, Cyclone Nation. You guys are what is still great about college sports. Best fanbase in the country, hands down. 📸: Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Donovan Davis developed his guard skills at a young age, in a similar way to Joshua Jefferson. His ability to push the ball in transition and find open teammates should help him translate at the next level.

Good article in NYTimes about institutions building mixed use districts similar to CyTown. CyTown will be worth $500M, to the University, in building valuation within 30 years without any financial contributions by athletics other than use of land. nytimes.com/athletic/72715…

The Cyclones are heading to Tulsa for the National Duals Invitational. A $1.2 million total prize purse up for grabs. 🌪️🚨🌪️

DAILY CLONE: @JakeBrendTV gives an update on Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson after the first day of the NBA Draft Combine. Plus, a scout on 2027 target Jack Kohnen.

Another addition to Iowa State wrestling’s coaching staff. Javier Maldonado heads to Ames after seven seasons helping build Little Rock into a top-15 program with multiple NCAA All Americans and strong recruiting success. RELEASE⤵️ cyclonefanatic.com/2026/05/iowa-s…

Continuing to build 📈 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 Welcome to Cyclone Nation, @ISUJaviM ‼️ 📰 cyclones.com/news/2026/5/11…

Joshua Jefferson in shooting drills at the first day at the NBA Draft Combine: • 11/25 on spot-up shooting (16th) • 16/30 shooting off the dribble (19th) • 15/27 side-mid-side (9th) • 15/25 3-Pt Star Drill (9th) • 5/10 free throws (25th) 📸: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Milan Momcilovic's stats in shooting drills from the first day at the NBA Draft Combine: • 17/25 on spot-up shooting (5th) • 22/30 shooting off the dribble (5th) • 16/28 side-mid-side (6th) • 10/10 free throws (1st) 📸: Christian Petersen/Getty Images Stats via @tmetcalf11

A lot of players measure 1–2 inches shorter than the heights listed on their team rosters. T.J. Otzelberger does it differently. He measures his players the same way the NBA Combine does. So when his guys go through official measurements, they don’t come in shorter than what a roster says.

2026 AWS NBA Draft Combine anthro measurements for Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic: 6’8" barefoot, 218.2 pounds with a 6’9 ¼" wingspan and 8’6 ½" standing reach

2026 AWS NBA Draft Combine anthro measurements for Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson: 6'7 ¾" barefoot, 246.2 pounds with a 6'10 ¾" wingspan and 8'8 ½" standing reach

Jim Harbaugh found his dream tight end

Locked in my Official Visit with Iowa State!!! I can’t wait to be in Ames.. @RickyCiccone @PeteMenage @STHFootball @CoachDavis82 @samspiegs @MikeRoach247 @TomLoy247 @BrandonHuffman @adamgorney

summer camp schedule, let’s work‼️ @CoachSherms @NastyWideOuts @CoachHawk_5 @Coach__Lal

Blessed to receive a scholarship offer from Iowa State University! Huge thank you to @CoachThornton61 and the entire @CycloneFB staff for believing in me. Thank you @mooremt09 and @CityHighFB for pushing me every day. #TheSTANDARD #RollClones

Extremely thankful for the love shown by Cyclone nation!!!! Go clones???!!! @CycloneFB @CoachHeck_ @Coach_Roehl @GarinWalton @ISURogers3 @andy_lucas98 @cyclonefanatic

pay day for @BreeceH 💰👀

Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

Get to know our Cyclone coaching team! Coach Watson and family are excited to be in Cyclone country! Meet Ross Watson, Iowa State's SAM Linebackers/Nickelbacks/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator. cyclones.com/.../roster/coa… Photo credit: Jared Larson

Tamin Lipsey had a 10.22 lane agility time. ABSURD! Last year’s best mark at the NBA Combine was 10.49!