Iowa State Cyclones
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Matchup
Big 128-4 (2025)#54 Recruiting2% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    85
    Jaylen RaynorSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    73
    Zane FloresRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    62
    Connor MoberlyRS SO
RB
  1. 0
    77
    Cameron PettawayRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 21
    62
    Aiden FloraRS SO
  3. 3
    62
    Arnold Barnes IIISR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 8
    70
    Evan BoydRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    70
    Carter PabstSO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 82
    55
    Trevor FortenberryRS JR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 2
    83
    Cody JacksonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 17
    64
    Jordyn BaileyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 80
    55
    Malcolm WatkinsFR
WR-H
  1. 11
    75
    Dominic OverbyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 9
    75
    Omari HayesRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 19
    81
    Tyler FortenberryRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 88
    60
    Christian GreenlawRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 85
    60
    Keaton RoskopRS SO
LT
  1. 79
    85
    Jake TaylorRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    61
    Austin BarrettRS JR/TR
  3. 71
    55
    Gabriel GreenleeRS SR
LG
  1. 77
    74
    Caden MaasRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    74
    DeAndre CarterRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 63
    74
    Braden SmithRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    74
    Gavin BrosciousRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 56
    74
    Colin AmickRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 54
    68
    Cade MyerRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 55
    59
    Trevor BindelRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 65
    74
    Garret RutledgeRS SO
    Starter
  2. 51
    74
    Maasai KingRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 70
    62
    Gavin ProudfootRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #41 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 9.9 → 9.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 47th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #54 national

16%

Returning production: 2%

4%

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

Portal

37 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 Aug 17, 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 August 17, 2026. Zane Flores is listed second.

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

The full Iowa State Cyclones two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Jaylen Raynor · QBCameron Pettaway · 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 August 17, 2026. Zane Flores is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Iowa State?
Cameron Pettaway is the projected starter at running back for Iowa State, with Aiden Flora 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 Christian Greenlaw 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 August 17, 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).