Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA STATE Matt Campbell says Iowa State has the hardest schedule in the country. Here's what the analytics say ben.hutchens Aug 28, 2025 Aug 28, 2025 Updated Feb 27, 2026 0 × Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell discusses ISU's 24-21 win against Kansas State in Ireland. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save AMES — Saturday, Matt Campbell’s filter didn’t make it to the interview room. That's rare for Iowa State's head football coach. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmu@==@H:?8 k2 E:E=6lQw@H x@H2 $E2E6 362E z2?D2D $E2E6 E@ @A6? 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Matt Campbell press conference Kansas State | Iowa State football press conference | Aug. 23 Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell discusses ISU's 24-21 win against Kansas State in Ireland.
Why Iowa State coach Matt Campbell moved Jeremiah Cooper from safety to corner Iowa State defensive back Jeremiah Cooper was voted as an all-Big 12 preseason player. Now, he is playing a new position.
How college football teams have done returning from Ireland and why it has Matt Campbell's attention Recently, college football teams have struggled returning home from playing in Ireland. Matt Campbell is focused on making sure Iowa State avo…
Farmageddon won't be played in 2027. Here's what it will take to bring it back Farmageddon is fun. It’s a shame for college football fans that the historic rivalry between Iowa State and Kansas State will be taking a year…
Here's how the Cyclones dominated top-ranked FCS team South Dakota No. 22 ISU (2-0 overall, 1-0 Big 12) defeated South Dakota (0-1) 55-7 on Saturday in Jack Trice Stadium.
3 takeaways from Iowa State's win vs South Dakota: Injury elevates Alex Manske to backup QB An injury is the reason Matt Campbell went with a freshman from Algona at backup quarterback.
