Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsSaturday, June 20, 2026

Iowa State, why did you delete this beautiful tweet after you whooped Texas Tech?

Don’t invite Iowa State to your Homecoming, btw.

Iowa State v Texas Tech
Iowa State v Texas Tech
Photo by John Weast/Getty Images

It’s been a while since Iowa State football got to really talk some trash. After a blowout win, they took to Twitter to good and properly dunk on Texas Tech:

After all, it’s been a tough few years ... okay, fine, decades, for the Cyclones. Iowa State hasn’t won at least eight games, or finished in the AP Poll, since the 2000 season. They’ve been a perennial doormat in the Big 12 conference, making them a popular Homecoming opponent for other conference teams.

But this Iowa State squad isn’t your typical Iowa State squad. And now the tables have turned.

First, the Cyclones beat Oklahoma. Then, Saturday, they clobbered Texas Tech in Lubbock on the Red Raiders’ Homecoming, 31-13, thanks to a defense that forced three turnovers, and an efficient offense that converted 50 percent of its third downs.

Iowa State then deleted the tweet, but they shouldn’t have, because that is a truly excellent burn. If we can’t be petty about college football victories on Twitter, then what is even the point of the website at all?

This may not be their last chance to take a few swipes at conference rivals this season, by the way. Iowa State is now 5-2, and has a massive win over Oklahoma already, and should crack the AP Top 25 next week for the first time since 2005.

If they knock off another Big 12 team, here’s hoping they leave the tweets up for the world to see. Talk your talk, Iowa State.

College Football
The NCAA can appeal Brendan Sorsby’s shocking reinstatement, but Texas law isn’t on their sideThe NCAA can appeal Brendan Sorsby’s shocking reinstatement, but Texas law isn’t on their side
College Football

A big can of worms has been opened in college sports

By Mark Schofield
College Football
Here’s your first look at ‘College Football 27’ and ‘Madden 27’Here’s your first look at ‘College Football 27’ and ‘Madden 27’
College Football

Mascot game! Tush push!

By James Dator
NFL
Brendan Sorsby’s gambling allegations could end his college football career. Is NFL Supplemental Draft next?Brendan Sorsby’s gambling allegations could end his college football career. Is NFL Supplemental Draft next?
NFL

Brendan Sorsby calls out NCAA hypocrisy as his football future is uncertain

By Mark Schofield
College Football
NAACP urges black athletes to reject recruiting in racially gerrymandered statesNAACP urges black athletes to reject recruiting in racially gerrymandered states
College Football

The NAACP is asking athletes to take up the fight for voting rights.

By James Dator
College Football
Oregon coach asks recruits about their favorite ice cream, and it actually makes senseOregon coach asks recruits about their favorite ice cream, and it actually makes sense
College Football

Oregon coaches have a strange question for potential recruits.

By Mark Schofield
NFL
Why Jeremiyah Love brings top-5 value to NFL Draft as a RBWhy Jeremiyah Love brings top-5 value to NFL Draft as a RB
NFL

The Notre Dame star is the rare running back worth a top-10 or even top-5 pick.

By Mark Schofield