Iowa State Cyclones
2025 Season Results

Iowa State Cyclones — 2025 Season Review

In 2025, the Iowa State Cyclones posted a 8-4 record under head coach Matt Campbell, competing as a member of the Big 12. The team scored 329 total points and allowed 242 throughout 12 games, averaging 27.4 points scored and 20.2 points allowed per outing.

Notable victories on the season included a 55-7 victory at home against South Dakota Coyotes, a 39-14 victory at home against Arizona Wildcats, and a 38-14 victory at home against Kansas Jayhawks. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

On the other side of the ledger, the Iowa State Cyclones absorbed a narrow 19-24 defeat to Arizona State Sun Devils and a narrow 17-24 defeat to Colorado Buffaloes. These results, while disappointing, provided valuable experience for a program focused on continued improvement.

Conference play saw the Iowa State Cyclones finish 5-4 within the Big 12 in 2025, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The Iowa State Cyclones coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

Despite finishing with 8 wins, the Iowa State Cyclones did not participate in a bowl game during the 2025 postseason. The offseason provided an opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate personnel and prepare for the upcoming campaign.

At home, the Iowa State Cyclones went 4-2, while posting a 3-2 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 188 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 141 in the latter portion. Defensively, the unit allowed 20.2 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Iowa State Cyclones posted a 8-4 record in 2025, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 12 games, the team outperformed opponents with a scoring margin of +7.2 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.