Cyclones gear up for spring showcase

AMES — Iowa State football will hold its annual spring showcase on Saturday, April 25, giving Cyclone supporters their initial glimpse of head coach Jimmy Rogers and a retooled roster. The event, staged at the Cyclones’ Ames practice facility, is expected to draw a capacity crowd eager to evaluate the program’s new direction under Rogers’ leadership.

Athletics officials confirmed that the April 25 date will serve as the lone public workout of the preseason, offering fans and media the first on-field look at the 2025 squad. Rogers, hired after a nationwide search, has overseen a roster overhaul that includes multiple position battles and a revamped coaching staff.

Doors open at 11 a.m. with drills scheduled to begin at noon. Admission is free, and parking lots surrounding the Bergstrom Football Complex will open two hours prior to the start of practice.