What Iowa State's Jimmy Rogers said about facing No.
Iowa State · UtahAll things considered, anything less than a last-place finish would be a win for the Cyclones. Matt Campbell took the program to new heights before exiting to Penn State during the offseason.
Now Jimmy Rogers takes on the task of a total rebuild. The former Washington State coach didn't have much to work with either.
Campbell took a ton of talent to State College, leading just over 20 scholarship players on the roster. This will be a multi-year process, but Rogers is willing to make it happen.
The Utes' Big 12 opener comes on the road this season with the perfect setup for a trap game at Jack Trice Stadium. Morgan Scalley knows his team can't overlook the Cyclones in this matchup.
KEY POINTS
- What Iowa State's Jimmy Rogers said about facing No. 15 Utah in Big 12 opener.
- Rogers prepares his Cyclones for a physical Big 12 battle against Utah’s high-octane offensive schemes and dual-quarterback formations.
- Iowa State came into the 2026 football season being projected as the worst team in the Big 12.
- The 15th-ranked Utah Utes roll into Iowa State this Saturday.