New Big 12 Coaches Bring Fresh Energy to Iowa State and Conference
By John Damon | Just The News Iowa
The Big 12 Conference is seeing its largest turnover of head football coaches in seven years, and for Iowa State fans, the change brings a familiar face with championship pedigree. Jimmy Rogers, who led South Dakota State to an FCS national title just 18 months ago, takes over the Cyclones program with a clear mission: win the Big 12 and punch a ticket to the College Football Playoff.
Rogers, a South Dakota State alumnus, is one of four new head coaches in the league this season. He replaces Matt Campbell, who left Ames after 10 seasons for Penn State. The shakeup also includes Collin Klein returning to Kansas State, Morgan Scalley taking over at his