Jimmy Rogers, the newly appointed head football coach at Iowa State, addressed the media during the Big 12 Media Days event held in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2026. The first-year coach fielded questions regarding his decision to accept the position and the lessons he gathered from the transfer portal process.
Rogers discussed the status of starting quarterback Jaylen Raynor and outlined the defensive scheme the Cyclones will implement under his leadership. He also spoke about the identity he hopes to establish for the team.
The coach addressed the future of the Cy-Hawk series, indicating his position on whether the rivalry should continue. The session included video coverage provided by the Big 12 Conference and Nexstar.
Specific details regarding the outcomes of these discussions or further quotes from the event were not provided in the available report.
