Iowa State Cyclones Depth Chart

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Matchup
Big 121-1 (2026)#54 Recruiting2% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    82
    Jaylen RaynorSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    72
    Zane FloresRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    59
    Connor MoberlyRS SO
RB
  1. 21
    65
    Aiden FloraRS SO
    Starter
  2. 0
    65
    Cameron PettawayRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 8
    67
    Evan BoydRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    67
    Carter PabstSO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 2
    80
    Cody JacksonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    66
    Dominic OverbyRS SO
  3. 13
    52
    Jamal Polite Jr.FR
WR-F
  1. 9
    80
    Omari HayesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 89
    58
    Ty ClaiborneRS SR
TE
  1. 19
    78
    Tyler FortenberryRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 37
    58
    Vince BenettiRS JR
  3. 88
    51
    Christian GreenlawRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 79
    82
    Jake TaylorRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    58
    Gabriel GreenleeRS SR
LG
  1. 77
    71
    Caden MaasRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 65
    65
    Garret RutledgeRS SO
C
  1. 63
    71
    Braden SmithRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    58
    Kingston FotualiiFR
RG
  1. 55
    68
    Trevor BindelRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    58
    Austin BarrettRS JR/TR
  3. 78
    58
    DeAndre CarterRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 51
    77
    Maasai KingRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 56
    65
    Colin AmickRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Iowa State Cyclones plays Bowling Green at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJimmy Rogers1st season
Offensive CoordinatorTyler Roehl
Defensive CoordinatorJesse Bobbit

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Bowling Green · Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Jaylen Raynor — starting quarterback for Iowa StateHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Iowa State
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #50 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 3.1

    85%

    Roster talent: 51st percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #54 national

    6%

    Returning production: 2%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    33 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: I. Terrell (DE, 91, from Washington State)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach Iowa StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Iowa State?

    Iowa State Cyclones starting lineup

    Jaylen Raynor is the projected starting quarterback for Iowa State as of September 16, 2026. Zane Flores is listed second.

    Iowa State also projects Aiden Flora at running back, Evan Boyd at wide receiver and Tyler Fortenberry at tight end.

    The full Iowa State Cyclones two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Jaylen Raynor · QBAiden Flora · RBEvan Boyd · WR-XTyler Fortenberry · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Iowa State's starting quarterback?
    Jaylen Raynor is the projected starting quarterback for Iowa State as of September 16, 2026. Zane Flores is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Iowa State?
    Aiden Flora is the projected starter at running back for Iowa State, with Cameron Pettaway listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Iowa State?
    Evan Boyd is the projected starter at wide receiver for Iowa State, with Carter Pabst listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Iowa State?
    Tyler Fortenberry is the projected starter at tight end for Iowa State, with Vince Benetti listed second.
    When was the Iowa State Cyclones depth chart last updated?
    The Iowa State Cyclones depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Iowa State's record last season?
    Iowa State Cyclones finished 8-4 (5-4 in Big 12 play).
    When does Iowa State Cyclones play next?
    Iowa State Cyclones plays Bowling Green at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

    Full Iowa State roster

    Every player on the Iowa State Cyclones depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Evan Boyd, Carter Pabst

    WR: Cody Jackson, Dominic Overby, Jamal Polite Jr.

    WR: Omari Hayes, Ty Claiborne

    LT: Jake Taylor, Gabriel Greenlee

    LG: Caden Maas, Garret Rutledge

    C: Braden Smith, Kingston Fotualii

    RG: Trevor Bindel, Austin Barrett, DeAndre Carter

    RT: Maasai King, Colin Amick

    TE: Tyler Fortenberry, Vince Benetti, Christian Greenlaw, Keaton Roskop

    QB: Jaylen Raynor, Zane Flores, Connor Moberly

    RB: Aiden Flora, Cameron Pettaway

    Defense

    DE: Isaac Terrell, Jack Janikowski, Blake Hawkins

    NT: Zaimir Hawk, Max Baloun, Donovan Fitzmaurice

    DT: Bryson Lamb, Jace Gilbert

    DE: Caden Crawford, Malaki Ta'ase, Trey Verdon

    WLB: Carson Willich, Beau Goodwin, Montreze Smith Jr.

    MLB: Sullivan Schlimgen, Tristan Exline, Landon Kalsbeck

    SLB: Willie Breland III, Malcolm Jones

    CB: David Coffey, Beni Ngoyi

    SS: Drew Surges, Micah Harper

    FS: Brody Miller, Duhron Goodman, Eddie Lemos

    CB: Seth Johnson, Jaheim Singletary, Keyon Washington

    Special Teams

    PT: Jonah DuPont, Ethan Gurney

    PK: Kyle Konrardy, Adlai Lounsbury

    KO: Kyle Konrardy, Adlai Lounsbury

    LS: Caleb Schmidt, Gavin Schieler

    H: Jonah DuPont, Ethan Gurney

    PR: Aiden Flora, Omari Hayes

    KR: Cameron Pettaway, Aiden Flora