Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA STATE Linebacker Carson Willich talks decision to stay at Iowa State, why he's glad he stayed ben.hutchens Apr 3, 2026 Apr 3, 2026 Updated Jul 3, 2026 0 × An interview with redshirt senior Iowa State linebacker Carson WIllich. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save AMES — Senior Carson Willich is one of 17 Cyclones who stayed at Iowa State after coach Matt Campbell left for Penn State. He is happy he did. kAm(:==:49[ C65D9:CE D6?:@C =:?6324<6C[ A=2J65 :? 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Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net. 0 Comments ben.hutchens Author email Follow ben.hutchens Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Why linebacker Carson Willich stayed at Iowa State | April 1 An interview with redshirt senior Iowa State linebacker Carson WIllich. Freshman Freya Jensen changes mind on transfer portal, returning to Iowa State Iowa State freshman Freya Jensen is reversing her intention to enter the transfer portal, On3's Talia Goodman reports. What Iowa State's Audi Crooks said in transfer portal announcement Audi Crooks had a chance to be Iowa State's all-time leading scorer. 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Why linebacker Carson Willich stayed at Iowa State | April 1 An interview with redshirt senior Iowa State linebacker Carson WIllich.
Freshman Freya Jensen changes mind on transfer portal, returning to Iowa State Iowa State freshman Freya Jensen is reversing her intention to enter the transfer portal, On3's Talia Goodman reports.Â
What Iowa State's Audi Crooks said in transfer portal announcement Audi Crooks had a chance to be Iowa State's all-time leading scorer. She'll play her senior season elsewhere.
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard addresses women's basketball transfers, Bill Fennelly's future Jamie Pollard is breaking his silence on the transfers out of ISU's women's basketball team and coach Bill Fennelly's future.Â
Christian Castillo, 2025 state wrestling champ, transferring from Iowa State Iowa State 125-pound wrestler Christian Castillo is entering the transfer portal, Cyclone Fanatic first reported Friday.
What Matt Campbell comments should upset Iowa State fans? A Matt Campbell interview has caught the eye of some Cyclone fans and the ire of others.
