RUMOR: Iowa State Players Using Portal As LEVERAGE Resulting In RETURN A Possibility, Jimmy Rogers

Iowa State faces a historic offseason shake-up as over 40 Cyclones enter the transfer portal, but could Jimmie Rodgers persuade key talent like Kyle Conradi, Bramer, Burkle, and Rocco to return? Nick Marovets explores whether portal announcements are now more about leverage than an actual exit and questions if Iowa State football’s roster could rebound faster than anyone expects. On the hardwood, the Cyclones men’s and women’s basketball teams each enter conference play undefeated, eyeing deep postseason runs. With NBA-caliber recruits like James Nnaji (Baylor) and Abdullah Ahmed (BYU) reshaping the Big 12 landscape, Nick Marovets examines how T.J. Otzelberger’s international strategy keeps Iowa State competitive. Hear bold predictions on both squads’ conference records and what it’ll take for the men and women to earn Elite Eight or Final Four berths. Can these Cyclone teams convert early momentum into championship seasons?