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

DAILY CLONE: @ChrisMWilliams reacts to the latest update Jamie Pollard provided on CyTown before diving into why it will still work, what happens after Pollard retires, and more. Presented by Whiskey River.

The downfall of this once great account has been hard to watch

A great day to be a @Cardinals fan 💥⚾️ @msmallmon

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B12: @JacksonLPence fills in with @DerekDuke25 to kick off the 2026 Big 12 football preview series with Oklahoma State, Colorado, and West Virginia. Reflecting on Jamie Pollard's legacy at Iowa State before wrapping up with Iowa trivia and an MLB draft. Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax! ow.ly/msm050ZnlKi

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Frank Huston earned his 1,900th win Saturday in the regional semifinal. When I congratulated him, the first thing he said was "I want one more." Happy regional final day, #BulldogNation. See you tonight on bulldogsnetwork.tv!

A couple guys who know a thing or two about hitting homers.

Good morning everyone - especially to HR Derby Champ Jordan Walker!

HOME RUN DERBY CHAMPION!

JORDAN WALKER!!!!!

Opening Round games for the Players Era 16 ‼️ 🗓️ Nov 24-28 🏟️ Michelob ULTRA Arena and T-Mobile Arena 📍 Las Vegas, NV

Players Era 8 and 16 tip times

@LeviRStev @brentblum

@JacksonLPence @brentblum You were 7?!?!? That was my freshman year of college…

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@brentblum I'm still heartbroken 16 years later. 7-year-old me was devastated.

@JacksonLPence Jackson!

Happy Birthday to my guy @JakeBrendTV. Hope you have a great one brother!

Lars Nootbaar recently shared some heartfelt words about the season that Jordan Walker is having and the chance to compete in the Home Run Derby & All Star Game. “I’m super excited. All of the success he’s had this year has been really, really cool... I just think the opportunity of going to the All Star Game for him, to be able to show the baseball world who Jordan Walker is. He’s going to hit some mammoth homers which will be nice for the nation to recognize his talents." "But, really can’t overstate how happy I am of that guy and what he’s gone through. When he got that nod, he was getting emotional and we were all as a clubhouse and as a team getting emotional, because we know what he’s been through. He’s a guy that’s pretty dang easy to root for. So, I’m pretty excited for him.”

No one does Bridges like ISU‼️🚨🌪️