Instant Iowa State: Cyclones beat SEMO in Week 1

The Jimmy Rogers era at Iowa State is officially underway, and the Cyclones are 1-0 after a 38-10 win over SEMO! Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns give their immediate reaction from Ames, with Chris Williams joining the show to break down Iowa State's first game of the 2026 season. The guys dive into: • Bobby Terrell's dominant defensive debut and three-sack performance • Iowa State's new defensive scheme and the pressure created by John Heacock • Beni Ngoyi's incredible one-handed catch • Aiden Flora's big day, including his touchdown run and punt return • Jalen Rayner's four-touchdown performance • The new-look Iowa State offensive line • What the Cyclones showed in the running game • The discipline and situational coaching under Jimmy Rogers • What the win means heading into next week's Cy-Hawk matchup against Iowa Iowa State got the start it needed. Now comes the real test in Iowa City. Subscribe to Iowa Everywhere for more Iowa State football coverage throughout the 2026 season.