{"id":30775,"date":"2025-12-30T20:47:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T00:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/iowa-state-football-hits-rock-bottom-after-40-starters-enter-transfer-portal-what-jimmy-rogers-announced-about-the-rebuild-shocks-cyclones-fans\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T20:47:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T00:47:18","slug":"30879-iowa-state-football-hits-rock-bottom-as-40-players-enter-transfer-portal-jimmy-r","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/30879-iowa-state-football-hits-rock-bottom-as-40-players-enter-transfer-portal-jimmy-r\/","title":{"rendered":"Iowa State football hits rock bottom after 40+ starters enter transfer portal, what Jimmy Rogers announced about the rebuild shocks Cyclones fans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Iowa State football<\/b> faces an unprecedented crisis as more than 40 players have entered the transfer portal following the departure of coach Matt Campbell<\/b>. New head coach Jimmy Rogers<\/b> announced his support staff hires on December 30, beginning a massive rebuild. The Cyclones<\/b> lost 16 starters<\/b>, including star quarterback Rocco Becht<\/b>, in what insiders call the worst roster exodus in program history.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Over 41 players<\/b> have entered the transfer portal<\/b> since Matt Campbell’s departure<\/b> to Penn State<\/b> on December 5, 2025<\/li>\n
  • 16 confirmed starters<\/b> leaving includes quarterback Rocco Becht<\/b>, running back Carson Hansen<\/b>, and cornerbacks Jontez Williams<\/b> and Jeremiah Cooper<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Iowa and Oklahoma State<\/b> have lost a combined 85 players<\/b> in just 30 days<\/b>, the highest totals in college football<\/li>\n
  • Jimmy Rogers<\/b> named Jon Shaeffer<\/b> as Chief of Staff<\/b>, bringing his experienced team from Washington State<\/b> to begin the rebuild<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    The Magnitude of Iowa State’s Portal Crisis<\/h2>\n

    Iowa State football<\/b> has never experienced a roster exodus of this scale. With over 40 players<\/b> departing for the transfer portal<\/b>, the Cyclones<\/b> roster is fundamentally dismantled after the Campbell era<\/b>. Key contributors like starting quarterback Rocco Becht<\/b> and running back Carson Hansen<\/b> announced their departures within days of the coaching change.<\/p>\n

    The departures reveal a program in turmoil. Losing 16 starters<\/b> from an 8-4 squad<\/b> creates an unprecedented challenge for any new coaching staff. Iowa State<\/b> and Oklahoma State<\/b> combined for 85 departures<\/b> in 30 days<\/b>, setting a concerning precedent for Big 12<\/b> football that catches the nation’s attention.<\/p>\n

    The transfer portal<\/b> window showed no mercy to the Cyclones<\/b>. Even players who finished the 2025 season<\/b> with eight wins<\/b> opted out, signaling deeper concerns about the program’s direction and culture moving forward.<\/p>\n

    Key Departures That Define the Exodus<\/h2>\n

    The list of Iowa State<\/b> departures reads like a who’s who of the offensive roster. Starting quarterback Rocco Becht<\/b> led the way, followed closely by Brett Eskildsen<\/b> at wide receiver and Carson Hansen<\/b> at running back. These weren’t complementary players\u2014they represented the foundation of the Cyclones<\/b> offense.<\/p>\n

    On the defensive side, corner Jontez Williams<\/b> and Jeremiah Cooper<\/b> headlined the secondary<\/b> departures. Williams<\/b> was identified as a top-tier transfer portal cornerback<\/b> prospect, while Cooper<\/b> represented elite defensive production. Losing both corners simultaneously crippled Iowa State’s<\/b> secondary depth<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Wide receiver Chase Sowell<\/b> became the 41st player<\/b> to enter the portal on December 30, illustrating the continuous nature of the exodus. Each departure announcement added another layer of concern for the Cyclones<\/b> fanbase already reeling from Matt Campbell’s<\/b> abrupt exit to Penn State<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Jimmy Rogers Announces Staff Hires to Begin Rebuilding Efforts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/td>\nStaff Member<\/td>\nBackground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Chief of Staff<\/td>\nJon Shaeffer<\/b><\/td>\n13 years with Jimmy Rogers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Head Coach<\/td>\nJimmy Rogers<\/b><\/td>\nFrom Washington State<\/b>, led South Dakota State<\/b> to FCS National Championship<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Support Staff<\/td>\nAdditional hires announced<\/td>\nVeteran assistants from Washington State<\/b> program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Debut Season<\/td>\nFall 2026<\/td>\nOpener vs Southeast Missouri State<\/b> on September 5, 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Jimmy Rogers<\/b> made staff announcements on December 30, 2025<\/b>, signaling a commitment to building confidence within the program. Naming Jon Shaeffer<\/b> as Chief of Staff<\/b> brought continuity from their time together at Washington State<\/b>, where Shaeffer<\/b> had worked alongside Rogers<\/b> for 13 consecutive years<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    The hiring strategy points to \u201cfamiliarity and trust,\u201d according to Rogers<\/b> in press conferences. Bringing experienced assistants from Washington State<\/b> to Ames<\/b> shows Rogers<\/b> intends to establish a strong culture immediately. Iowa State<\/b> needs leaders who understand Rogers’s<\/b> philosophy and can help stabilize a fractured roster.<\/p>\n

    Recruiting and Portal Additions as Lifelines for the Cyclones<\/h2>\n

    Jimmy Rogers<\/b> is aggressively recruiting to fill Iowa State’s<\/b> depleted roster. The Cyclones<\/b> have flipped several recruits from Washington State<\/b>, including Savion Barthelemy<\/b>, who recently committed to Iowa State<\/b> rather than stay with the Cougars<\/b>. The strategy of leveraging relationships built at Washington State<\/b> offers a lifeline during the crisis.<\/p>\n

    When the transfer portal<\/b> window reopens on January 2, 2026<\/b>, Rogers<\/b> and his staff will target experienced portal prospects to quickly rebuild missing positions. The quarterback position<\/b> sits vacant with Rocco Becht<\/b>‘s departure, demanding immediate attention. Finding experienced transfer portal<\/b> options at QB<\/b> becomes essential for competitive viability in 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Iowa State<\/b> also hopes to retain key players who haven’t departed yet. Players like tight end Keaton Roskop<\/b>, wide receiver Dominic Overby<\/b>, and quarterback Connor Moberly<\/b> committed to staying with the Cyclones<\/b>. These commitments provide a foundation, though the roster remains critically thin heading into Rogers’s<\/b> debut season.<\/p>\n

    What’s Next for Iowa State Football After the Exodus?<\/h2>\n

    The 2026 season<\/b> opener against Southeast Missouri State<\/b> on September 5<\/b> gives Jimmy Rogers<\/b> less than nine months to assemble a competitive roster. The challenge is monumental\u2014rebuilding almost entirely while competing in the Big 12<\/b>. Rogers<\/b> arrives with legitimate credentials from winning at South Dakota State<\/b> and making a bowl game at Washington State<\/b>, but Iowa State<\/b> demands immediate results.<\/p>\n

    The program faces questions about competitive timeline. Can Rogers<\/b> field a bowl-eligible team in year one, or will Iowa State<\/b> fans endure a rebuilding season following the worst exodus in school history? The answers will emerge during spring practices<\/b> and training camp<\/b> as Rogers<\/b> and his staff attempt to build team chemistry with mostly new faces at critical positions.<\/p>\n

    \n“At his hiring press conference, Rogers announced that his chief of staff would be Jon Shaeffer, who has worked the last 13 years alongside Iowa State’s new head coach.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Iowa State Athletics<\/b>, Official Statement<\/p>\n

    The Cyclones<\/b> turned to Rogers<\/b> because athletic director Jamie Pollard<\/b> believed in his ability to rebuild programs from foundations up. From South Dakota State<\/b>‘s national championship<\/b> to Washington State<\/b>‘s immediate bowl bid, Rogers<\/b> has proven he can turn around struggling programs relatively quickly. However, the Iowa State<\/b> situation presents unique urgency and magnitude.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • Sports Illustrated<\/b> – Iowa State transfer portal analysis and departures tracking<\/li>\n
    • Des Moines Register<\/b> – Staff hiring announcement and rebuilding coverage<\/li>\n
    • Cyclone Fanatic<\/b> – Official program transfer portal tracker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":30774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jimmy Rogers\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/mHO1WiUmJLUHiF2KA168AtmwxD9.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/144367\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Matt Campbell\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/rs4ycwRMna5JIFP0FFVW9OpMHNZ.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3806221\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Rocco Becht\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Carson Hansen\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jontez Williams\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jeremiah Cooper\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Brett 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