Iowa State Cyclones defy the odds by keeping their football roster surprisingly intact after Matt Campbell’s departure to a bigger program. Can new head coach Jimmie Rogers capitalize on this rare stability and keep the Cyclones competitive in the Big 12? Nick Marovets breaks down why key players like Rocco Becht may stick around, how Iowa State’s swift coaching hires are impacting recruiting, and why the team culture Matt Campbell built could be the Cyclones’ X-factor.Key insights include Jamie Pollard’s frank comments about NIL, Rev Share, and the financial challenges facing Iowa State in college football’s evolving money game.
