Iowa State announced the hire of Jimmy Rogers as its next head coach Friday evening to replace Matt Campbell, who is reportedly heading to Penn State.
Rogers, 38, just concluded his first season at Washington State, leading the Cougars to a 6-6 record and the program’s second consecutive bowl appearance.
“Jimmy Rogers is a rising star in college athletics who has very strong ties to the Midwest both as a player and as a coach,” Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard said in a school news release. “He has been on my short-list ever since the first time I met him. He immediately impressed me with his interest in Iowa State University and told me during our first visit several years ago that he wanted to be the next head coach at Iowa State.
“Since our initial meeting, I have stayed in close contact with him and have been very impressed with his work ethic and understanding of what it takes to be successful at Iowa State. He is a proven winner who has demonstrated throughout his career that he will fit our culture.”
Rogers previously spent the 2023-24 seasons as head coach at FCS South Dakota State, his alma mater where he received an internal promotion from defensive coordinator. In his first season as a head coach, he led the Jackrabbits to their second consecutive FCS championship.
Rogers has a 33-9 record over three seasons as a head coach.
“My family and I are excited to be joining the Iowa State University community and the Cyclone football program,” Rogers said in a school news release. “Iowa State has been one of the nation’s top programs for the last decade and we look forward to building upon its upward trajectory. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity that Jamie Pollard has given me to lead the Cyclones.
“From the administration, to the alumni and current student-athletes, this University has everything needed to compete at the highest level in college football. I am honored to be given this opportunity and responsibility and cannot wait to get started!”
Rogers agreed to a six-year team, the school announced. Annual salary terms were not disclosed.
He has big shoes to fill, replacing Campbell, who hasn’t officially been announced yet as Penn State’s next coach.
Campbell leaves Iowa State after 10 seasons, having led the Cyclones to a 72-55 record — a .567 win percentage that is the best by a coach in modern program history — and eight bowls after Iowa State made eight total bowls in the 37 years before his arrival.
–Field Level Media
