Retaining Obermueller — a 19th-round selection by the Texas Rangers — was “program-changing, season-changing,” Kenny said.

Replacing graduated 1,000-yard receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins will be critical for Iowa State’s offense in 2025.

ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi uses the same data points favored by the committee, including strength of schedule and other season-long indicators, including the NET and team-sheet data similar ...