Randy Peterson is a retired Iowa State columnist at The Des Moines Register. With over 52 years of experience in sports journalism, he has covered a wide range of topics including team and individual sports, competitive sports, and the business of sports. Peterson's work has been featured in notable publications such as the Ames Tribune, The Oklahoman, and Yahoo Sports.
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Randy Peterson covers sports, particularly focusing on Iowa State's college football and basketball. He provides event coverage, announcements, and expert commentary. If you have insights into upcoming games or events involving Iowa State University's football or basketball teams, offering pre- or post-game analysis might interest him.
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By: Randy Peterson
Aug. 4, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) and the Cyclones take part in practice at the Johnny Majors Practice Fields. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic) You’ve heard the line about a football coach being defined by the results of his fourth-down decisions, right? Nor have I, but if that ever […]
By: Randy Peterson
Dec. 7, 2025 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard speaks during the introductory press conference for new Cyclones football head coach Jimmy Rogers at the Stark Performance Center. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic) Envision John Walters hustling from Iowa State’s press box to the 50-yard line during a football halftime at Jack […]
By: Randy Peterson
You’re likely an Iowa State fan, if you’ve read this far. You’ve devoured every word that’s been written since Jimmy Rogers became the head football coach. You’re now starting to see projected starting lineups. You’ve seen so many depth chart projections that your eyes water. You’re researching starters you don’t know. You’re hoping linebacker Carson […]
By: Randy Peterson
August 2019 — Ames, Iowa: A Victory Day participant runs with the football as Iowa State players, including quarterback Brock Purdy (15), cheer her on during the Cyclones’ annual Victory Day at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic) Amid all the Iowa State football changes, thankfully not everything vanished into oblivion that’s also […]
By: Randy Peterson
August 2019 — Ames, Iowa: A Victory Day participant runs with the football as Iowa State players, including quarterback Brock Purdy (15), cheer her on duri
By: Randy Peterson
Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletics. I’ll reflect back to the last time a head football coach moved from Washington State to Ames when Iowa State opens the season Sept. 5 at home against Southeast Missouri. Yeah, I’ll think, for at least a moment, about recently passed Jim Walden. Walden came to Ames from Pullman, […]
Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletics. I’ll reflect back to the last time a head football coach moved from Washington State to Ames when Iowa State opens
By: Randy Peterson
Aug. 8, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State football players line up during an open practice at the Johnny Majors Practice Complex. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic) Southeast Missouri. Iowa. Bowling Green. Win. Loss. Win. Utah. West Virginia. BYU. Loss. Win. Loss. Arizona. Oklahoma State. Baylor. Loss. Loss. Loss. Cincinnati. UCF. Kansas State. Win. Loss. […]
By: Randy Peterson
Sept. 5, 2026 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers walks off the field with Cyclone players following a 38-10 win over Southeast Missouri at Jack Trice Stadium in his Iowa State coaching debut. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic) Are you sure Saturday was Jimmy Rogers’ first game as Iowa State’s football coach? […]
By: Randy Peterson
Sept. 28, 2002: Iowa State coach Dan McCarney celebrates with quarterback Seneca Wallace during the second quarter against Nebraska. Dan Mccarney And Senec
