AMES, Iowa — On Monday morning, Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads and offensive coordinator Mark Mangino talked about the direction of the Cyclones.
By the time the conversation ended, Mangino was on his way out of Ames.
Rhoads made the surprise announcement that Mangino, the former Kansas head coach, has left the program just seven games into his second season with Iowa State.
Rhoads wouldn’t say whether Mangino quit or was fired. Rhoads also declined to discuss the specifics of his final talk with Mangino.
Passing game coordinator Todd Sturdy will take over for Mangino, starting with Saturday’s game against Texas (3-4, 2-2 Big 12).