Jimmy Garoppolo will take his first snaps for the Rams when he starts in place of Matthew Stafford in playoff-bound Los Angeles' regular-season finale against Seattle on Sunday. Coach Sean McVay announced the decision Wednesday to rest Stafford, the 16-year veteran starter. The Rams haven't decided which additional starters will rest.

Jamie Pollard, ISU athletic director, detailed the changes in a New Year's letter addressed to Cyclone fans. We are raising the annual Cyclone Club giving levels by 20%, starting with the 2025 drive year.

The Iowa State women's basketball team improved to 10-5 on the season and 1-1 in Big 12 play with a victory over Kansas Wednesday.

Stepping on the court for the first time in 2025, the Iowa State women snapped their two-game losing skid with a 78-64 victory over Kansas on Wednesday. Following back-to-back losses against Connecticut and Oklahoma State,

She had 16 of Iowa State's 19 points that put them out in front of the Jayhawks by six heading into the second quarter. Kansas made some adjustments and contained Crooks, holding her scoreless for the entire second quarter.

Taylor McCabe scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers, Hannah Stuelke had 13 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, and No. 23 Iowa

Kiki Rice and Lauren Betts led five scorers in double digits as No. 1 UCLA stayed unbeaten by keeping No. 24 Michigan at arm's length 86-70 in a Big Ten matchup on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Rice posted 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting and added 10 assists and three steals.

Taylor McCabe scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers, Hannah Stuelke had 13 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, and No. 23 Iowa beat Penn State 80-68 on Wednesday despite Gabby Elliott ‘s 32-point performance.