Iowa State Cyclones face a pivotal turning point as mass player exits make national headlines, prompting reactions from Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis. Will government intervention reshape NCAA football’s chaotic transfer portal era? The Cyclones’ depleted roster, with only one returning starter, sparks debate about the sustainability of college football programs—especially those without big budgets or strong retention strategies.Nick Marovets scrutinizes Athletic Director Jamie Pollard’s rapid hire of Jimmy Rogers, questioning whether an internal promotion could have held the roster together. The discussion highlights high-profile departures like Rocco Becht and Carson Hansen, the financial realities driving transfers, and the
