Iowa State University Athletics is grappling with multiple crises that could reshape its future. Just as the cross-country team is reaching the pinnacle of performance, Iowa State Head Coach Jeremy Sudbury confirmed that multiple men’s cross country athletes have been suspended from the team for the season. To add to the woes, now, massive budget cuts have struck where it hurts the most. The department faces a staggering $147 million deficit projected through 2031, with an average annual shortfall of nearly $25 million, according to a financial report submitted ahead of the Iowa Board of Regents’ July 30 meeting.

Amid this turmoil, a coach has stepped forward, revealing that the financial strain is already taking a visible toll on the team’s performance on the field. Taking to his X han

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