Big 12 · 2026

Iowa State

2025 record 8–4 5–4 conference
Postseason Bowl eligible; opted out after Campbell exit
Head coach Jimmy Rogers Year 1; Matt Campbell → Penn State
Scheme Multiple / Multiple
Conference
D+

Rogers Y1 + roster overhaul + Portal #16 + market floor (tied +10000; O4.5) outweigh the 8–4 leftover branding

Portal
D

Portal #16 with 48 low-average commits (volume without points)

Depth
C−

The depth chart has names; cohesion after a staff/roster reset is the risk

Market odds

To Win Big 12
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 4.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #14 75 commits · 216.73 pts
Portal #16 48 commits· avg 84.94

Roster notes

Leading story

Full Rogers rebuild after Campbell → Penn State

QB

Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State) is listed QB1

Offense

RB Cameron Pettaway; WR Evan Boyd / Cody Jackson / Dominic Overby; TE Tyler Fortenberry; OL Jake Taylor / Caden Maas / Braden Smith / Colin Amick / Garret Rutledge

Defense

Portal-heavy: Isaac Terrell / Zaimir Hawk / Bryson Lamb / Caden Crawford; Montreze Smith Jr. / Sullivan Schlimgen / Carson Willich; Jaheim Singletary / Drew Surges / Micah Harper / Keyon Washington / David Coffey

Key offense

  1. 01
    Jaylen Raynor QB
    Portal
    • Arkansas State → ISU
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 333/501, 3,361 yds, 19 TD, 11 INT
    • 423 rush yds / 7 TD
  2. 02
    Cody Jackson WR
    Portal
    • Tarleton → ISU. Listed WR-Z
    • 2025 (regular season)
  3. 03
    Jake Taylor OT
    Portal
    • Oklahoma → ISU. Listed LT1
    • the highest-leverage trench add on the depth chart

Key defense

  1. 01
    Carson Willich SLB
    Returning
    • Listed SLB1
  2. 02
    Drew Surges SS
    Returning
    • Listed SS1 on the depth chart — 2025 production still light
  3. 03
    Isaac Terrell DE
    Portal
    • Listed LDE1 on the depth chart — 2025 production still light