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Iowa State football to decline bowl invitation

Iowa State University officials have announced the Cyclone football team will not be participating in a bowl game, following the departure of former head coach Matt Campbell.

Why Iowa State declined bowl invitation, and what it will cost ISU

In the wake of a coaching change and a recent team meeting, Iowa State football has chosen to decline a bowl game invitation for 2025.

Iowa's Biggest Challenge Awaits vs. Iowa State

Not only is this McCollum's biggest test at Iowa, but it's his first taste of the Cy-Hawk rivalry. This game isn't going to be pretty, and Iowa is forced to travel to Iowa State, which makes things even worse. Knowing the Cyclones went to Purdue and beat them by 23 points, it's hard not to look at Iowa as massive underdogs.

Big 12 fines Iowa State, Kansas State $500K each for opting out of bowl games, declaring coaching change is not a viable reason

The Big 12 has fined Iowa State and Kansas State $500,000 each for opting out of bowl games. The conference announced the fines Sunday in a statement declaring that coaching change is not a viable reason for not fulfilling bowl obligations.
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Kirk Ferentz, 26 seasons in as No. 23 Iowa football head coach, still relishing in bowl game opportunity

The Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz said he views the bowl game as a major achievement after the 2025 regular season.

Iowa State Cyclones Football Team Makes Shocking Decision on Bowl Game Participation

The last few days have been a whirlwind for the Iowa State Cyclones football team. After completing the regular season with a victory over the Oklahoma State Co

Why Iowa's Brendan Hausen, Trey Thompson didn't play vs Maryland

IOWA CITY — Iowa basketball player Brendan Hausen did not play in the Hawkeyes' Dec. 6 victory over Maryland in what coach Ben McCollum said was a coach’s decision. Hausen has played limited minutes this season, but this was the first time he didn’t get into the game altogether.
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No. 23 Iowa football to face No. 14 Vanderbilt in bowl game

No. 23 Iowa football (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten) will head to Tampa, Florida for the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium against No. 14 Vanderbilt (10-2, 6-2 SEC) on New Year’s Eve, per On3’s Brett McMurphy. It’s the first time since 2019 the Hawkeyes will play in at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.

No. 1 Purdue vs No. 9 Iowa State recap: Boilers suffer first loss

No. 9 Iowa State left Mackey Arena with a result that tied for largest margin of victory at a No. 1 team, an 81-58 victory. The Boilermakers (7-1) suffer their first setback in what had otherwise been a dominant start to the season with a road win at Alabama and Baha Mar Championship.
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