What Ben Hutchens Learned From Iowa State at Big 12 Media Days
Rogers said 84 new players have joined the roster and called Raynor the answer at quarterback after a last-place Big 12 preseason prediction.
- On Wednesday, Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers confirmed Arkansas State transfer Jaylen Raynor as the starting quarterback during the Monster Energy Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas.
- In a USA Today poll, Iowa State was picked to finish last among 16 Big 12 teams, a ranking Rogers plans to use as motivation for the roster.
- Rogers praised Raynor's leadership, noting the quarterback learned the names of 84 new players within one week, a capability the coach called "extremely impactful" for team chemistry.
- Expressing confidence in his roster, Rogers stated, "I'm very confident in the players that we've been able to bring in," emphasizing the team's competitive potential this fall.
- The Iowa State Cyclones are now returning to Ames to begin intensive training, positioning the team to challenge the preseason expectations ahead of the 2026 season.
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What Ben Hutchens learned from Iowa State at Big 12 media days
Quarterback Jaylen Raynor, corner David Coffey, running back Aiden Flora, kicker Kyle Konrardy and defensive end Isaac Terrell represented the Cyclones Wednesday.
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