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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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Des Moines Register broke the news in Des Moines, United States on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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