Rogers Era Starts with a Dominant Cyclones Win Over SEMO

Iowa State opened the Jimmy Rogers era with a 38-10 win over Southeast Missouri State, anchored by a swarming defense that forced three turnovers and logged six sacks while limiting SEMO’s ground game to 1.2 yards per carry. Offense showed flashes under quarterback Jaylen Raynor (184 passing yards, two passing TDs and two rushing TDs) but looked imperfect, particularly with run blocking and progression reads. It’s a strong defensive start with plenty of offensive wrinkles to refine before next week’s Cy-Hawk showdown with Iowa.