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FEARLESS: Iowa State’s Jimmy Rogers GUARANTEES Big 12 Success—Cyclones’ Wild Offseason Makeover

Can Jimmy Rogers rescue Iowa State football from the brink after Matt Campbell’s shocking departure to Penn State and the exodus of 23 key players? Unfazed by daunting odds, Rogers has assembled nearly a full roster, making aggressive use of the transfer portal and high school recruiting to fill 103 of 105 roster spots in record time. His approach isn’t just about replacing lost talent—it's about changing the Cyclones' fortunes. Rogers, armed with a 33-9 career record as a head coach and a history of success at both Washington State and South Dakota, believes his team will defy projections that have Iowa State finishing last in the newly expanded 16-team Big 12. He issues a powerful promise: “I can promise you we won’t finish 16th.” Jake Hatch breaks down the high-stakes overhaul in Ames, drawing parallels to Neal Brown’s pivotal moment at West Virginia, where bold words turned into an unexpected nine-win season. The episode explores whether Rogers can pull off a similar surprise, engineering bowl eligibility and revitalizing Iowa State in the process. Key discussion points include the impact of roster stability, the challenges of program-building in the current NIL and transfer environment, and how the Big 12’s landscape allows for rapid ascents—and tumbles. Are programs like Texas Tech poised to become Big 12 bluebloods? How do BYU’s lofty ambitions and Utah’s aspirations fit into the new power dynamics of the conference? The conversation also highlights the unpredictability that makes the Big 12 a must-watch league. Jake Hatch examines Arizona State’s meteoric climb from last to first, questioning whether Iowa State could be the next team to shock the college football world. The discussion touches on the dog-eat-dog nature of the league, the importance of a flagship program, and the wide-open race for conference supremacy in a post-Texas/Oklahoma landscape. With so many teams on relatively equal financial footing, which school might rise above the rest—and will Rogers’ optimism fuel a new Big 12 contender or fizzle under heightened expectations? Tune in for expert analysis on a potential Iowa State rebound, the shifting fortunes across the Big 12, and the relentless drama of college football’s most unpredictable conference.    / @lockedoncollegefootball   Locked On College Football Podcast https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter:   / smclaughlincfb   Follow the show on Twitter:   / lockedon_cfb   #CollegeFootball