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Iowa State Hires Jimmy Rogers on Six-Year Deal to Replace Matt Campbell

The six-year hire reflects Iowa State's push for continuity with a coach prized for Midwest ties.

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Nov 15, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jimmy Rogers looks on against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
STILLWATER, OK - AUGUST 31: College football head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys talks with head coach Jimmy Rogers of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits before their game at Boone Pickens Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State won 44-20. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Iowa State announced Rogers, 38, as its new head coach Friday night after one season leading Washington State.
  • Rogers went 6-6 with the Cougars and is 33-9 overall as a head coach, including a 15-0 FCS championship season at South Dakota State in 2023.
  • Athletic director Jamie Pollard called Rogers a rising star and highlighted his cultural fit and longstanding interest in the Cyclones' job.
  • Washington State now faces an immediate opening, with defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit set to serve as interim head coach for the Cougars’ bowl game, according to a source.
  • Contract terms beyond six years were not disclosed, and details of any buyout from WSU remain unclear, with the move coming after reports of Matt Campbell heading to Penn State.