Iowa State Football rocked by secret gambling scandal: Who’s truly at risk?
You ever wonder what happens when an offseason gambling binge spirals into a full-blown NCAA investigation? Well, Iowa State football just found out the hard way. Five current or former support staffers placed over 6,200 bets totaling north of $100,000 on everything from pro hoops to Cyclones’ college games — and now, the fallout is anything but pretty. No criminal charges, sure, but those involved are in for a one-year show-cause penalty, and Iowa State might soon be wrestling with fines and unwanted headlines. This bombshell drops just as Matt Campbell’s Cyclones were riding high off their best season ever and an eight-year contract extension. Seems like the momentum has hit a serious speed bump, raising bigger questions about gambling’s shadow over college football—especially when the line between passion for the game and illicit betting gets so blurred. Can the NCAA clamp down hard enough to stem this tide, or is this just the tip of the iceberg? Buckle up. LEARN MORE.The NCAA has investigated and disciplined five current or former support staff members of Iowa State football, per the Associated Press’ Eric Olson. The individuals in question, who acknowledged the rules violation, are said to have placed more than 6,200 combined online bets for more than $100,000. The wagers were made between 2021 and 2023 and center around professional and college games, including men’s and women’s basketball contests featuring the Cyclones.
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