For 52 years, I strung sportsy words together for the DesMoinesRegister. Now, I pretty much hang out alongside a large lake in NW Iowa. #ouch
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“Recruiting starts at home” means something different in college football these days.
Iowa State started 15 players with eligibility remaining against Oklahoma State. Keeping stars like Jaylen Raynor, Aiden Flora, Jamal Polite and others could help shape what comes next.
@RandyPete on the Cyclones’ future:
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PETERSON: Was Saturday a preview of Iowa State’s future? - Cyclone Fanatic cyclonefanatic.com/2026/11/p…
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Randy Peterson retweeted
Iowa State threw the whole bowl of candy at No. 25 Oklahoma State.
A walk-off field goal. An onside kick. Aiden Flora breaking loose. And a week after being benched, Jaylen Raynor responded with 309 yards and three touchdowns.
@RandyPete on how the Cyclones let it rip on Halloween night.
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Randy Peterson retweeted
Brett Yormark was the Big 12’s right fit at the right time.
@RandyPete on Yormark’s Big 12 legacy and what the conference should look for next.
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Randy Peterson retweeted
Big 12 should hire American commish Tim Pernetti, who was a finalist when Brett Yormark was hired. “Brett didn’t back down from (Greg) Sankey & those guys. We need someone that has the gravitas like Tim to deal w/those guys,” a Big 12 AD told @On3
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PETERSON: We correctly gave Brett Yormark the benefit of the doubt - Cyclone Fanatic cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/p…
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PETERSON: a common thread among some late-season coaching hires - Cyclone Fanatic cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/p…
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PETERSON: What the next round of the transfer portal means for Iowa State - Cyclone Fanatic cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/p…
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PETERSON: free agent season cannot get here soon enough for some football teams. Iowa State may be one of them. - Cyclone Fanatic cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/p…
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Randy Peterson retweeted
College free agency can’t get here soon enough for some teams.
Iowa State might be one of them.
@RandyPete on what Saturday exposed and where Iowa State goes from here.
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There is no excuse or reason to lose a game like this. We have to be better. @TexasTechFB
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PETERSON: Is Iowa State’s massive athletics dept. shakeup finished? - Cyclone Fanatic cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/p…
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