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2026 QB Jett Thomalla flips commitment to Alabama

1 week ago | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Unfortunately, the fear of many Cyclone football fans came true this morning, as Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports reported that four-star 2026 quarterback Jett Thomalla has flipped his verbal commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Can Iowa State take advantage of a talented 2026 class at tight end?

2 weeks ago | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

Photo by Luke Lu/Diamond Images via Getty Images It’s no secret to the football-loving community that tight ends have seen a surge in popularity over the last decade as guys like Travis Kelce, George Kittle, the now-retired Rob Gronkowski and a number of other players ascended to NFL stardom in a way we haven’t seen previously at the position. Put simply, tight ends are the new hotness.
Down the Pipe & Natty Lite (Ep. 174) - Previewing the 2025 Roster with Jordan Harris

3 weeks ago | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

Football season is almost here, and we’re previewing the roster. This week, Marchie and Levi are joined by a brand new full-time cohost in former Cyclone linebacker Jordan Harris to preview the 2025 Cyclone football team at each position group, including projected starters and what the potential of each group looks like.
Sketchy Iowa DCI investigation into sports gambling at Iowa universities results in NCAA suspensions of former ISU staff members

1 month ago | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What was previously a quiet offseason for the Iowa State football program is no more, as the Associated Press, via ESPN, reported that five former staff members on the 2022 Iowa State football team were found by the 2023 Iowa DCI investigation into sports gambling at the state’s three major public universities to have placed more than 6,200 bets on men’s and women’s basketball games totaling more than $100,000 (roughly $16.13 per wager).
Iowa State Football Spring Transfer Portal Update

2 months ago | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images With basketball in the rearview mirror (and the rosters largely being finalized), we’re officially back to football mode as Matt Campbell’s group is currently in spring practice in Ames for the ninth time. The craziness of the NCAA Transfer Portal and the chaos it’s brought to collegiate athletics needs no introduction, but football has an added element this season as programs are forced to trim rosters down to 105 players by next season.
Ole Miss ends Iowa State’s season in the Round of 32, 91-78,

Mar 23, 2025 | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Tonight’s game against the Ole Miss Rebels was always destined to be a hard-fought one, given Chris Beard’s reputation for putting together tough, defensive-minded teams. After a hot start to the game resulting in a 13-5 lead early in the first half, Ole Miss went on a 23-4 run that saw them quickly take a double-digit lead.
Shorthanded Cyclones fall to BYU, 96-92

Mar 13, 2025 | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

William Purnell-Imagn Images The second matchup of the tournament for Iowa State started off on the wrong foot with Keshon Gilbert not dressing at all, and Tamin Lipsey starting the game on the bench, where he would remain for the rest of the game. Tamin Lipsey shared in a postgame interview that he was clear to play, but it was decided that the team was better off trying to get him and Keshon healthier for the NCAA tournament.
Cyclones take down Cincinnati 76-56, advance to quarterfinals against BYU

Mar 12, 2025 | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

William Purnell-Imagn Images Despite missing Keshon Gilbert for a good portion of this game, the Cyclones took care of a hungry Cincinnati Bearcats squad looking to rack up a couple of quality wins to strengthen their tournament chances. The first half was highlighted by excellent defense from Iowa State, forcing 11 turnovers and holding the opponent to 22 points.
The WRNL 2025 Big 12 Tournament Fan Guide

Mar 10, 2025 | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

William Purnell-Imagn Images BIG 12 MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTMarch 5th - March 15thT-Mobile Center – Kansas City#HiltonSouth #CyclonesEverywhereWelcome Back Cyclone Nation! We are so excited to welcome you back to Kansas City and the home of #HiltonSouth. After two incredible regular season finishes by both the Men and Women’s Team, we can not wait to see what journey awaits them here in Kansas City & in the NCAA Tournament.
Cyclones get revenge against Arizona, 84-67

Mar 1, 2025 | widerightnattylite.com | Levi Stevenson

Reese Strickland-Imagn Images For the first time in almost two months, the Iowa State Cyclones had a completely healthy roster and the same rotations we saw during their nonconference run, and it showed early and often. After Arizona opened up a 4-1 lead, the Cyclones caught fire from deep, gradually opening up a 15-point lead with four minutes remaining in the half, then taking a 13-point lead into the locker room at the break.