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Iowa State Lands Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor for Final Season

He reunites with former Red Wolves coordinator Keith Heckendorf, now Iowa State’s quarterbacks coach.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the commitment on Jan. 4 after Raynor confirmed his decision.
  • The three-year starter has 36 career starts with 9,877 yards of total offense and 67 touchdowns, including 3,361 passing yards in 2025.
  • He leaves Arkansas State ranked third all-time in passing yards at 8,694 with a 20-16 record, leading three straight bowl appearances and winning two.
  • Iowa State is transitioning under new head coach Jimmy Rogers following Matt Campbell’s departure to Penn State in December.
  • Arkansas State has added Vanderbilt transfer Drew Dickey as a potential successor at quarterback.