The Iowa State Cyclones are entering one of the biggest stretches of the 2026 season, and the season hasn’t even started yet. Going into the upcoming season, Iowa State has relatively low expectations. Wide ReceiverOct 4, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Dominic Overby (11) makes a catch against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Nippert Stadium. There is Dominic Overby, a returnee to Iowa State, Carter Pabst, who transferred in from the Washington State Cougars and Evan Boyd, who is coming in from the Michigan State Spartans. Defensive LineJul 8, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Iowa State defensive end Isaac Terrell speaks with reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star.