Zane Flores News, Rumors, Updates - Iowa State Cyclones

Strengths and Weaknesses of Iowa State Backup QB Zane Flores It seems pretty obvious that Arkansas State Red Wolves transfer Jaylen Raynor is going to be the QB1 for the Iowa State Cyclones in 2026. Bu...

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Headed to Ames Flores will transfer to Iowa State, per On3.com.

Impact Flores saw his first collegiate action in 2025 with the Cowboys, and largely struggled throughout the season. He tossed for 1,490 yards, three touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 60 percent of his passes. He'll have three seasons of eligibility remaining with the Cyclones.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to transfer portal Flores will enter the transfer portal, per Max Olson of The Athletic.

Impact Flores took most of the quarterback reps in Stillwater this fall after starter Hauss Hejny suffered a season-ending injury. Flores largely struggled in 2025, tossing for 1,490 yards, three touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 59.8 percent of his passes. He also ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Flores will have three years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tough day against Cyclones Flores completed 19 of 30 passes for 166 yards and one interception during Saturday's 20-13 loss against Iowa State. He also had seven rushes for -15 yards.

Impact Flores had another tough outing as it was a windy day in Oklahoma. The redshirt freshman ends the season with 1,454 yards and three touchdowns with seven interceptions. He also rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns in a brutal year for the Cowboys. They will have a new head coach next season, and it will be interesting to see if Flores has a shot at winning the starting job with a new staff.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becht throws for 1 touchdown, Sama runs for another, and Iowa State turns back Oklahoma State 20-13

Rocco Becht passed for a touchdown, Abu Sama ran for a score and Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 20-13 in the final regular-season game for both teams

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Fades in second half at UCF Flores completed 13 of 28 passes for 124 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 17-14 loss to UCF. He also had five rushes for one yard with one touchdown.

Impact Flores helped lead Oklahoma State to a 14-0 lead at halftime, however, faded fast in the second half as UCF completed the comeback win. It was Flores' second rushing score of the season and his first since scoring against Tulsa in Week 4. Oklahoma State will finish their regular season against Iowa State next week.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UCF keeps bowl hopes alive with 17-point rally over Oklahoma State

UCF kept its slim bowl hopes alive with a 17-point rally to erase a 14-point deficit against Oklahoma State, sending the Cowboys to their 10th straight loss

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Four turnovers in loss Flores was 24-for-36 passing for 233 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 14-6 loss against Kansas State. He also had five rushes for 25 yards and two lost fumbles.

Impact Flores committed four turnovers in the slugfest with the Wildcats. Oklahoma State has struggled all season to find successful play at the quarterback position. They'll go up against a bad UCF defense next week.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State forces 5 turnovers to edge Oklahoma State 14-6

Kansas State secured a 14-6 victory over Oklahoma State by forcing five turnovers

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides boost to passing game Flores was 22-for-28 passing for 235 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-21 loss against Kansas. He also had five rushes for negative eight yards.

Impact Flores returned from a shoulder injury and provided a noticeable boost to the passing game. He was able to throw his first two touchdowns of the season and he's the likely starter as they go up against Kansas State next week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas uses second-half surge to pull away from Oklahoma State, 38-21

Jalon Daniels leads Kansas to a 38-21 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting quarterback for Week 10 Flores will be Oklahoma State's starting quarterback Saturday at Kansas, Brett McMurphy of On3 reports.

Impact Flores is replacing Sam Jackson and looking to log his first stats since Week 6. In between Weeks 0 and 7, he logged 77 completed passes for 690 yards. The quarterback also recorded a rushing touchdown. However, Flores is without a passing touchdown, an unfortunate fact he will look to rectify Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in warmups Flores (shoulder) is going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Tyler Waldrep of Tulsa World reports.

Impact Flores appears he'll be available if needed, as he backs up Sam Jackson with Hauss Hejny (foot) dealing with an injury. Flores has had a rough go this season, completing just 55 percent of his passes while throwing no touchdowns and three interceptions.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in warmups Flores (shoulder) is going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Tyler Waldrep of Tulsa World reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Flores (shoulder) is a game-time call for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact It remains to be seen if Flores will be able to suit up Saturday against the Bearcats, but even if he does, it'd be in a limited, backup capacity. Sam Jackson will get the nod under center for this contest, and if Flores can't go, then Noah Walters or Banks Bowen would compete for the backup role.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Flores (shoulder) is a game-time call for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting QB vs. Cincinnati Flores (shoulder) will not be the Cowboys' starting quarterback for their upcoming game Saturday against Cincinnati, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Regardless of whether or not Flores is available against Cincinnati, his statistical upside for Week 8 does come with a likely limitation. Sam Jackson, despite his Week 7 struggles, remains the Cowboys' preferred QB1 going into their upcoming game. The Big 12's updated availability report can determine whether or not Flores can come off the bench Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Flores (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Cincinnati, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Flores, who missed last Saturday's contest due to a shoulder injury, is now questionable for the Week 8 tilt with Cincinnati. He will likely start if he's available, but it's still too early to tell if he will be healthy enough to go. If he can't, Sam Jackson will be set for another start with Hauss Hejny (foot) also out.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Conner Weigman passes for 2 touchdowns and runs for another as Houston beats Oklahoma State 39-17

Conner Weigman passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, and Houston overcame an early trick play to defeat Oklahoma State 39-17 on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Out as expected Flores (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus Houston.

Impact Considering Flores was listed as doubtful heading into Saturday, this news is not much of a surprise. With Hauss Hejny (foot) also out, it looks like Sam Jackson will start at quarterback for the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 7 Flores (shoulder) is doubtful for the Week 7 matchup against Houston on Saturday.

Impact Flores might appear to be trending as out, but the official tag is doubtful. If the signal-caller is out, that would leave Sam Jackson V and Banks Bowen as the two options under center for the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears out for Week 7 Flores (shoulder) doesn't appear slated to participate in Oklahoma State's preparation for Week 7 against Houston, per McClain Baxley of 247Sports.com.

Impact This would likely rule Flores out for the clash with the Cougars. Oklahoma State interim head coach Doug Meacham said he's "probably not" going to participate this week, which would leave Sam Jackson V and Banks Bowen as the two options under center for the Cowboys, who have been forced to go deep into their quarterback room.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

OSU QB job a 'wait-and-see situation' after Zane Flores' injury in loss to Arizona Oklahoma State was already down big when redshirt freshman quarterback Zane Flores walked off the field and to the locker room.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • STWNEWSPRESS.COM

Zane Flores injury update: Oklahoma State football QB exits vs Arizona Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores briefly was taken to the sideline injury tent, but didn’t stay long before he exited and walked to th...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Sent to locker room vs. Wildcats Flores (shoulder) was sent to the locker room during the Cowboys' beatdown at the hands of Arizona, per The Oklahoman.

Impact Flores' injury is reportedly a right shoulder ailment. The quarterback struggled against the Wildcats, completing 9-of-20 passes for 47 yards and an interception. He was replaced by Sam Jackson, and Flores' status is in question for the Cowboys moving forward.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Becht throws for 1 touchdown, Sama runs for another, and Iowa State turns back Oklahoma State 20-13

UCF keeps bowl hopes alive with 17-point rally over Oklahoma State

Kansas State forces 5 turnovers to edge Oklahoma State 14-6

Kansas uses second-half surge to pull away from Oklahoma State, 38-21

Conner Weigman passes for 2 touchdowns and runs for another as Houston beats Oklahoma State 39-17