Summary
Iowa State University decided not to take part in a bowl game following the departure of their head coach, Matt Campbell, to Penn State. As a result, the Big 12 Conference fined Iowa State $500,000 for not fulfilling its bowl game obligations. Jimmy Rogers, previously at Washington State, will be the new head coach for Iowa State.
Key Facts
- Iowa State University finished its football season with an 8-4 record.
- Head coach Matt Campbell left Iowa State for an eight-year job at Penn State.
- Iowa State chose not to accept a bowl game invitation after Campbell's departure.
- The Big 12 Conference fined Iowa State $500,000 for opting out of a bowl game.
- Jimmy Rogers, former Washington State coach, will take over as Iowa State's head coach.
- Rogers previously led South Dakota State to a Division I championship before coaching at Washington State.
