Sunday, September 27th, 2026

 Yesterday I took Nolan over to Jack Trice Stadium, where we watched the Cyclones fall to #15 Utah, 31-17.  

The game did not start out well at all for Iowa State, as Wayshawn Parker ran 54 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage.  After trailing 24-3 at halftime, the Cyclones did show some life in the second half, as they did get within 24-17 and had possession of the ball.  Unfortunately, the Cyclones could not make enough plays when it counted. 

Before the game we hung out in the RV lots during a rainy tailgate.  Dan cooked up some burgers with pretzel buns, which were yummy. I enjoyed some Paulaner Oktoberfest bier with it. 

Today's game was the 16th football game that I have taken Nolan to.  The previous game was last year against Kansas.  As for myself, this is the first time that I have attended a game between the Cyclones and Utes. 

Saturday, September 5th, 2026

 Today was the first ISU football game of the season, and it marked the start of the Jimmy Rogers era at Iowa State.  

I took Maxwell with me to the game, where we watched the Cyclones defeat Southeast Missouri, 38-10.  It will take a while to get used to all of the new players on the team, as most of the players from last year transferred with the coaching change. Anyways, ISU quarterback Jaylen Raynor threw for two touchdowns and ran for another two scores. The play of the game came from Beni Ngoyi, who made an amazing one-handed interception.  Today's game was the 11th Cyclone football game that Maxwell has attended.  It is also the second time that we have seen the Cyclones play against SEMO (2022).

Before the game our whole family went over to the RV lots for a big tailgate party.  Dan cooked breakfast tacos for everyone.  The weather today was fairly hot and humid, which did make sitting through the game somewhat uncomfortable. 

Go Cyclones!