Matt Campbell’s high-profile departure to Penn State didn’t leave Iowa State searching for long. The Cyclones are turning to a former national champion who guided South Dakota to the FCS National Championship game in 2023. As analyst Pete Thamel confirms that Washington State’s coach made his way to Iowa State.

“Sources: Jimmy Rogers is set to become the next coach at Iowa State.” ESPN’s Pete Thamel said on X. “He’s the first-year head coach at Washington State and won a national title at South Dakota State in 2023 as the head coach there.”

Iowa State’s insider Cyclone Larry made it clear that Matt Campbell didn’t want to leave the team unless he made sure the program was in good hands. That’s why he waited until Rogers came in. Jimmy Rogers has agreed to a six-year contract with Iowa St

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