ANALYSIS: The Top 10 MOST IMPORTANT Players To Iowa State's Success In 2026 Football Ranked

Iowa State Cyclones’ season hinges on a revamped roster and new coaching direction. Can quarterback Jalen Rayner and running back Cam Petaway deliver the explosive plays needed to break past last year’s six-win ceiling? [Nick Marovets] ranks the top 10 most important Cyclones for the upcoming season, spotlighting game-changers like Isaac Terrell on defense and leg-powered kicker Kyle Conrarty. Key storylines include the integration of powerhouse transfers DeAndre Carter, Gavin Brocius, and Jake Taylor to the offensive line, Cody Jackson’s rise at wide receiver, and the vital role of special teams with Aiden Flora’s dynamic return skills. The episode also examines the culture impact of players like Kaden Crawford and how Jimmy Rogers’ new coaching staff aims to reshape the Cyclones’ identity in Big 12 football. Who will emerge as a breakout star, and is a bowl run in reach for Iowa State?   Image Credit: Zach Boyden-Holmes - Imagn Images   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.