Cyclones Close But Can't Close Out | Iowa State Cyclones Basketball News

Iowa State fell narrowly in the Cy-Hawk showdown, losing 16-13, but the defense and kicker Kyle Konrardy delivered standout performances. Despite a sluggish offense—especially in the fourth quarter, where they managed just one first down—Jaylen Raynor and the running backs need to step up if the Cyclones hope to compete against top-tier teams. With nine Big 12 games remaining, including a home tilt against Bowling Green, there’s still plenty of room for growth—and maybe even a surprise run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/peterson-iowa-states-defense-looks-ready-its-offense-isnt-there-yet/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e33e3d09cb08dbf8 Report issues to [email protected].