Iowa State Cyclones
| Iowa State Cyclones | |
|---|---|
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| First season | 2014 |
| Head coach | Minnow 9th season, 44–72 (.379) |
| Stadium | Jack Trice Stadium (Capacity: 56,800) |
| Year built | 1975 |
| Field surface | Grass |
| Location | Ames, IA |
| League | NCAA |
| Division | North |
| All-time record | 46–77–0 (.374) |
| Bowl record | 2–1–0 (.667) |
| Colors | Cardinal and Gold |
| Fight song | ISU Fights |
| Mascot | Cy the Cardinal |
| Rivals | Iowa Kansas State |
Contents
History
Minnowsotan years (2014-present)
2014 Season
The 2014 season was the first in which the Iowa State Cyclones played. The Cyclones finished with a record of 2-10 overall and had 2 coaches throughout the 2014 season. The Cyclones had one player get drafted this season Jamie Keeton WR
2015 Season
The 2015 season brought hopes of improvement among Cyclone fans. After the first season the goal was to improve in everything the cyclones brought to the Big 12. Some of these goals were met, the Cyclones finished with a final record of 4-8 overall and won their rivalry game against Kansas State, bringing home bragging rights to the Farmageddon game. Everything seemed hopeful for Cyclone fans as head coach Minnowsotan recruited 2 future stars in the Iowa State's legacy. Clifford Wilcox and Arturo Pacheco.
2016 Season
2017 Season
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2018 Season
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2019 Season
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2020 Season
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2021 Season
To be added.
2022 Season
The Cyclones under head coach Minnowsotan in his 9th season, came off a record of 3-9 and never winning a game outside of conference play. The Cyclones finished the season with a record of 2-10 with their two wins coming from rivalry games against Iowa and Kansas State
2023 Season
The Cyclones under head coach Minnowsotan in his 10th season was expected to finish middle of the pack from the 2022 Season. The Cyclones came into the season firing on all cylinders winning key OOC games and flipping the Big 12 on its head with a win against then ranked #1 Oklahoma. The Cyclones unfortunately feel short of getting their first Big 12 title with key losses against TCU and West Virginia, but still finished the year with an 8-5 record and winning the Liberty Bowl against Alabama.
2024 Season
All-time record vs. Big 12 opponents
This is the Iowa State Cyclones' football record against current Big 12 Conference opponents through the 2023 season.
| School | Total Games | W | L | T | Pct. | PF | PA | First Year | Last Year | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 154 | 149 | 2016 | 2023 | W1 |
| Kansas | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .200 | 160 | 291 | 2014 | 2023 | W1 |
| Kansas State | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | 230 | 188 | 2014 | 2023 | W3 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .200 | 168 | 289 | 2014 | 2023 | W1 |
| Oklahoma State | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .200 | 74 | 123 | 2017 | 2023 | L4 |
| TCU | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .000 | 137 | 249 | 2015 | 2023 | L9 |
| Texas | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | 103 | 203 | 2014 | 2023 | W1 |
| Texas Tech | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | .100 | 95 | 218 | 2015 | 2023 | L5 |
| West Virginia | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | 192 | 262 | 2014 | 2023 | L2 |
| 9 Opponents | 78 | 22 | 56 | 0 | .282 | 1313 | 1972 | 9 Seasons |
Season-by-Season Records
| Year | Coach(es) | Conference | Overall Record | Conference Record | Bowl | Final CP Ranking | ||||
| Wins | Losses | Wins | Losses | |||||||
| Iowa State Cyclones | ||||||||||
| Vacant | 2014 | Big 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | - | - | ||
| Minnowsotan | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | - | - | ||||
| 2015 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 6 | - | - | ||||
| 2016 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 6 | - | - | ||||
| 2017 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | - | - | ||||
| 2018 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | Lost Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama (14-41) | #12 | ||||
| 2019 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | Won Liberty Bowl vs. Georgia State (38-28) | - | ||||
| 2020 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9 | - | - | ||||
| 2021 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 6 | - | - | ||||
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 8 | - | - | ||||
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | Won Liberty Bowl vs. Alabama (28-20) | - | ||||
| Total Games: 123 | 46 | 77 | 22 | 56 | ||||||
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| National Champions | Conference Champions | Bowl game berth |
Bowl games
The Cyclones have appeared in 3 bowl games, posting a record of 2-1.
| Season | Bowl | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sugar Bowl | Alabama | L, 14–41 |
| 2019 | Liberty Bowl | Georgia State | W, 38-28 |
| 2023 | Liberty Bowl | Alabama | W, 28-20 |
| Total | 3 Bowl Games | 2-1 | - |
History and Awards
Head Coaches
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Pct | Cnf. Record | Pct | Cnf. Titles | Bowls | Nat. Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnowsotan | 2014–Present | 9th Season | 44-72 | .379 | 22-54 | .289 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Individual Award Winners
Players
All-Americans
None
All-Big 12 Players
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