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Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-27 · via Sports Illustrated

Iowa State's Aiden Flora Set for Expanded Role in Backfield

Aiden Flora, who primarily contributed on special teams last season, is expected to become Iowa State's starting running back in 2026. The Cyclones plan to lean on a strong ground game, making Flora a likely breakout candidate. Iowa State opens against Southeast Missouri State before facing Iowa in Week 2.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Why Aiden Flora Can Be Breakout Star for Iowa State Football.” Browse more stories.