Iowa State’s preseason All-Big Twelve drought hits hard—no Cyclones on the list for the first time since 2015, signaling a major shift in conference power. With talent flooding in from Arizona, West Virginia, and BYU, and seasoned vets alongside rising sophomores, the Big Twelve’s landscape is more competitive than ever. Coaches and media hype sets the stage—but only the season’s first snaps will tell if Iowa State can rise to the challenge and rewrite the narrative.

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The Big 12 has completely transformed in a decade—expanding from 10 to 16 teams, reshaping coaching turnover, and rewriting the rules of college football. Every head coach from 2016’s Big 12 is gone, victims of firings, retirements, and lucrative new opportunities. With the transfer portal, NIL, and skyrocketing salaries, the game is unrecognizable. Enter Jimmy Rogers, Iowa State’s rookie coach, facing the same intense scrutiny as Matt Campbell did—now in a bigger, faster, more chaotic conference. The pressure’s on, the media’s watching, and the era of rapid change is here to stay.

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The Big 12 just shattered its own NBA draft record—two players taken in the top two picks and nine total in the first round, a feat not seen since 2010. With Kansas’ Tyran Stokes projected as the No. 1 overall pick in 2027, the talent pipeline is stronger than ever. Media Days in Frisco are coming up, offering a front-row seat to the league’s pulse and Commissioner Brett Yormark’s insights. And as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, take a moment to enjoy the holiday safely—and appreciate the freedoms we cherish.

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