Iowa State

Resilient: The Cyclones' name originated from a 1895 football victory over Northwestern, symbolizing strength and perseverance. nypost.com +10 reuters.com +10 cycloneclub.org +10 en.wikipedia.org +2 anonymouseagle.com +2 en.wikipedia.org +2 Historic: Iowa State has won five Big 12 Conference championships, with the most recent in 2019. reuters.com +1 en.wikipedia.org +1 Innovative: The S.T.O.R.M. program focuses on holistic development, preparing football student-athletes for life beyond sports. cyclones.com Inclusive: Jack Trice Stadium, named after the university's first Black athlete, is the only major college football stadium named for a Black person. reuters.com +5 apnews.com +5 flickr.com +5 Celebrated: Cy the Cardinal, introduced in 1954, is a nationally recognized mascot, winning multiple mascot challenges.