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‘Anything can happen’: Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers previews Cyclones’ attempt to upset No. 8 BYU

Iowa State’s new head coach Jimmy Rogers, who arrived after Matt Campbell’s departure, highlighted his long‑standing respect for BYU’s Kalani Sitake, recalling a meeting from 2001 when Sitake coached Rogers’ brother at Eastern Arizona. Rogers noted the Cyclones have already exceeded low expectations, posting a 45‑42 win over West Virginia and averaging 46 points in three victories, while their two defeats have come against ranked foes, including a narrow loss to No.

21 Iowa and a close game with No. 15 Utah.

The Cyclones head to Provo for their first out‑of‑state trip of the season to face No. 8 BYU, a matchup Rogers described as the toughest test yet.

He warned that the late 8:15 p.m. kickoff, the four‑thousand‑foot elevation gain, and the travel from the Central time zone could pose challenges for his largely new roster, which features 83 newcomers after 55 players transferred out.

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