Iowa State linebacker Gerry Vaughn feels the Cyclones will be an improved team next season. The redshirt senior from Atlanta started all 12 games this past season as the Cyclones finished a disappointing 4-8.

Vaughn led ISU last season with 71 tackles and has become a leader of a linebacking group that has several young players.

The Cyclones open the season at home against UNI on September second.