HARRIS GONE. As we broke down yesterday, middle linebacker Jordan Harris has elected to transfer from Iowa State under the graduate transfer rules.
ANOTHER VIEW. Bobby LaGesse of The Ames Tribune has his own breakdown of Harris' departure and it sure sounds like he didn't live up to the staff's expectations. There's more scuttlebutt behind pay walls at a few other boards, so check that out if you have a membership.
NO HYPE TRAIN HERE. Lindy's and the Sporting News both picked Iowa State to finish 9th in the conference in 2016.