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Cincinnati Bearcats Have Been the Kryptonite of Iowa State Cyclones This College Year
- Cincinnati defeated Iowa State, halting the Cyclones’ momentum during the 2025-26 season.
- Iowa State football lost 38-30 after an early 17-0 deficit, contributing to their downturn.
- Women’s basketball opened the season 14-0 before suffering a setback in a key matchup.
- Men’s basketball started 16-0 but then faced a historic skid, dropping out of the top ranks.
- Cincinnati’s early-season upsets extendedISU’s decline with losses to unranked opponents.
- Basketball losses at Fifth Third Arena and later in the season contributed to ranking drops.
- ISU’s season shows a common thread: Cincinnati has been a recurring obstacle across sports.
- Coaches and analysts credit Cincinnati’s performance as the key factor in ISU’s downturn.
- The article notes exclusive attribution to Kenneth Teape as the author discussing Cincinnati’s impact.
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