Iowa State soccer coach Jimmy Rogers has introduced the captains for the 2026 soccer season.
On Aug. 15, the Cyclones revealed its six co-captains to steer a roster that options 82 newcomers within the first 12 months of the Rogers period: quarterback Jaylen Raynor, working again Aiden Flora, offensive lineman Jake Taylor, defensive sort out Max Baloun, defensive finish Isaac Terrell and cornerback David Coffey.
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Raynor is coming into his senior season after three years as a starter at Arkansas State. The twin-threat quarterback instantly took a management function upon arrival, earlier than captains had been formally named. He has a 62.9% profession completion price for 8,694 yards, 52 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. He additionally has 1,183 profession dashing yards and 15 touchdowns on 414 carries.
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Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) passes the ball throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) passes the ball throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State quarterback Zane Flores (6) passes the ball throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State soccer head coach Jimmy Rogers watches the protection heat up throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State director of energy and conditioning Chris Campbell helps to heat up the soccer crew earlier than the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State tight finish Tyler Fortenberry (19) warms up throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State defensive sort out Zaimir Hawk (0) and Iowa State defensive finish Caden Crawford (92) are proven throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State offensive linemen heat up throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) appears for move the ball throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State working again Cameron Pettaway (0) runs with the ball throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State working again Caleb Francois (20) runs with the ball throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State extensive receiver Cody Jackson (2) warms up throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State defensive sort out Jake Jones (94) watches the coach’s instruction throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State director of energy and conditioning Chris Campbell helps to heat up the soccer crew earlier than the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State extensive receiver Ray Coffey (86) warms up throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State defensive finish Isaac Terrell (88) and defensive finish Blake Hawkins (91) are proven throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State tight finish Tyler Fortenberry (19) warms up throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026 in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) and offensive lineman Gabriel Greenlee (71) heat up throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State extensive receiver Jamal Well mannered Jr. (13) catches the ball throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026 in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State extensive receiver Evan Boyd (8) passes the ball throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026=, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State protection warms up throughout the college’s soccer open observe at Johnny Majors observe discipline on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
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Flora continues his ascent on the roster. A former walk-on that broke by means of on particular groups as an All-Massive 12 second-team returner final season, Flora is primed for a bigger function and will likely be one of many prime working backs on offense this 12 months.
Taylor was one of many Cyclones’ prime acquisitions by means of the switch portal and a frontrunner on the offensive line. The Oklahoma switch has appeared in 16 video games for the Sooners, together with 4 begins in 2024, however accidents have hindered his profession. Now wholesome, the 6-foot-6, 310-pound sort out is getting a recent begin at Iowa State after spending 4 years with the Sooners.
As for the captains from the defensive facet of the ball, Coffey is one other holdover that has develop into a cornerstone participant for the new-look Cyclones coming into the 2026 season. Coffey performed in 9 video games final season and made 11 tackles, as accidents took a toll on Iowa State’s protection. This 12 months, he’ll be an integral member of the Cyclones’ secondary as a redshirt sophomore.
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Baloun is a 6-foot-6, 293-pound defensive sort out that additionally served as crew captain for Rogers at Washington State final season. The skilled lineman is coming into his seventh 12 months of school soccer. He beforehand performed at Washington State and spent 5 years at South Dakota State, the place he first bought acquainted with Rogers. Baloun is again in motion after a season-ending ACL harm derailed his 2025 marketing campaign after 4 video games.
As for Terrell, he’s coming off of a profession 12 months at Washington State. He performed in 12 video games and made six begins final season, ending with 28 tackles with team-highs of 12 tackles for loss and 7 sacks. He was named the Pac-12 Convention High Defensive Line Performer and is anticipated to be a key catalyst within the Cyclones’ new four-man entrance.
The Cyclones open the 2026 season towards Southeast Missouri on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Jack Trice Stadium.
Eugene Rapay covers Iowa State athletics for the Des Moines Register. Contact Eugene at erapay@gannett.com. Comply with him on Twitter at @erapay5.
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