Jim Walden's Legacy in College Football | Des Moines News

Jim Walden, the legendary Iowa State coach who led the Cyclones through a rebuilding era with jaw-dropping upsets and NFL-caliber talent, passed away at 88. His 1987–94 tenure delivered historic wins — including the first-ever victory over 16 Oklahoma in 1990 and a stunning upset of 7 Nebraska in 1992 — while developing five All-Americans and two NFL All-Pros. Before Ames, he transformed Washington State into a bowl contender and earned Pac-10 Coach of the Year twice. A former quarterback at Wyoming and CFL player, Walden’s legacy lives on through the programs he rebuilt and the players he inspired. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4fa0ad2f1872bd7a