Iowa State rebuild under Jimmy Rogers

The Cyclones are navigating more than 50 departures after Matt Campbell's move to Penn State, with a new offense, a new Big 12 quarterback and an almost entirely rebuilt offensive line. Returning pillars Carson Willich, Abu Sama, Jhamir Howe and Trey Surges offer continuity, but Rogers' reliance on lower-level transfers leaves roster readiness and a roughly six-to-seven-win bowl benchmark as the central preseason questions.