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Sports Weekly Podcast Episode 101: Two Cyclones stay together in NFL Draft

1 week ago | iowastatedaily.com | Brett Twelmeyer

May 7, 2025 In our final episode of the school year, we go over what Cyclones were selected in the NFL Draft, who signed as undrafted free agents and we sign off for the summer. Tags: Your donation will support the student journalists of the Iowa State Daily.
Twelmeyer: I took the scenic route to Ames

1 week ago | iowastatedaily.com | Brett Twelmeyer

Four years ago, I had no clue where I would be today. Now, I know that’s a basic generality, but it’s true. Like a lot of people around that time in their lives, the one thing I did know was that I didn’t truly know what I wanted to do after high school. I always knew I would end up at Iowa State. It just felt like my destiny, but I knew I needed to wait. My parents met at Iowa State in 19-something. They were ushers at Hilton Coliseum and CY Stephens.
‘It’s the best thing’: Inside Rocco Becht’s youth football camp in Ankeny

1 week ago | iowastatedaily.com | Brett Twelmeyer

ANKENY, Iowa — The world of NIL has had a big spotlight in the world of college athletics recently for many reasons. One opportunity it provides athletes is the chance to do good in their communities and give back. Iowa State redshirt junior quarterback Rocco Becht is no exception to this, as he hosted his second youth football camp at Ankeny High School Saturday. “Last year I had a camp in Perry, but this is different,” Becht said.
Hinterland Music Festival to celebrate tenth year

1 week ago | iowastatedaily.com | Sarah Currier

May 2, 2025 When people think of music festivals, they probably don’t imagine an event surrounded by cornfields in a town with a population of 600. But since 2015, a small town about 30 minutes outside of Des Moines has been the home of the Hinterland Music Festival. The event normally brings in around 25,000 people a day to the town of Saint Charles, a number that is greater than the population of its home county as a whole.
Rocco Becht to host youth football camp in Ankeny

2 weeks ago | iowastatedaily.com | Brett Twelmeyer

AMES — Giving back and being a part of the central Iowa community isn’t uncommon for Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht. The redshirt junior hosted a youth camp in Perry last year and donated Xbox One Series X systems to Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames a couple of weeks ago. Now, Becht is bringing his youth football camp back, this time in Ankeny. The camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Ankeny High School for children ages six to 16.
Higgins, Noel stick together, Porter to Raiders on day two of NFL Draft

2 weeks ago | iowastatedaily.com | Brett Twelmeyer

Three Cyclones were drafted on the second night of the NFL Draft. Wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel heard their names called, as did cornerback Darien Porter. Jayden HigginsHiggins was the first Cyclone off the board. After no former Iowa State players were taken on night one, it didn’t take long for Higgins to get drafted on night two. In the second pick of the night, Higgins was taken by the Houston Texans at 34th overall.
Sports Weekly Podcast: The 100th Episode Extravaganza

2 weeks ago | iowastatedaily.com | Brett Twelmeyer

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2025 Cyclones NFL Draft predictions

3 weeks ago | iowastatedaily.com | Brett Twelmeyer |Pavle Markovic |Cayden Storm

Editor’s note: Only including players who were invited and participated in the NFL Combine, while also assuming there are no trades during draft night. Jayden HigginsSports Editor Brett Twelmeyer: Round 2, Pick 38 to the New England PatriotsAs much as it pains me to put Higgins on the Patriots, I think this pairing fits well. Higgins is a tall, physical receiver who can get vertical and make some tough catches. I believe that is a trait New England wants.
Calling all cheese lovers: Roni’s Mac Bar to host grand opening

3 weeks ago | iowastatedaily.com | Sarah Currier

Roni’s Mac Bar, a restaurant best known for its customizable mac and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, is opening in Ames. The restaurant was founded by a husband and wife team in Waco, Texas, and its Ames location will be at 2702 Lincoln Way in the storefront that used to house Big Acai Bowl. “My wife and I had a lot of experience with restaurants beforehand, and then we opened up our own dessert shop,” CEO Frank Senese said. “So we started that… and there was an open [unit] beside us.
Cyclones gain offensive lineman, lose linebacker as transfer portal continues

3 weeks ago | iowastatedaily.com | Brett Twelmeyer

Iowa State announced one player’s commitment and another’s departure this week. The Cyclones added former Indiana offensive lineman Austin Barrett on Saturday, and linebacker Jack Sadowsky V entered his name in the portal Monday. Austin BarrettAustin Barrett, who stands 6-feet-6-inches and 308 pounds, played in five games last season as a freshman in Indiana’s run to the College Football Playoff. His brother, Dylan Barrett, is also an Iowa State offensive lineman.