Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 1 game
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| Wk | Opp | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 2 | L 13-16@ No. 21 Iowa | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | Season-high 6 yds |
Evan Boyd is a wide receiver at Iowa State who has played in 1 of Iowa State's 8 games this season, most recently Sep 12.
Iowa State is 4-4.
What’s being said
6 stories in the last 60 days, from 4 outlets.
This Iowa State Football Player Has To Step up in Evan Boyd’s Absence
Sports Illustrated +1 Sep 16
Played for three head coaches across three seasons and three programs. On tape: 6 receiving yards and 1 reception against Iowa, Week 2, 2026.
6 receiving yards · 1 catches · 0 receiving TD
Style of play
Style of play
Play style
Moves the chains on third down.
Similar players
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
In the news in the last 60 days
from 4 outlets
This Iowa State Football Player Has To Step up in Evan Boyd’s Absence
Sports Illustrated +1 Sep 16 · 2 outlets
All 2 articles
In the news this season
from 4 outlets
This Iowa State Football Player Has To Step up in Evan Boyd’s Absence
Sports Illustrated +1 Sep 16 · 2 outlets
All 2 articles
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4W 51-49 vs Oklahoma StateNo stories
- Oct 22 to Oct 28L 3-39 at ArizonaNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14L 10-24 at BYUNo stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 45-42 vs West VirginiaNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30L 17-31 vs UtahNo stories
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 55-7 vs Bowling Green1 story
- Sep 10 to Sep 16L 13-16 at Iowa5 storiesThis Iowa State Football Player Has To Step up in Evan Boyd’s Absence Sports Illustrated +1
- Sep 3 to Sep 9W 38-10 vs Southeast Missouri StateNo stories
- Aug 6 to Aug 12No game1 storyAnalyzing Strengths and Weaknesses of Iowa State WR Evan Boyd Sports Illustrated +1
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
What was said at each stop
Stories we tracked, by school.
Iowa State7 stories2026 to now
Most about: profile and feature, starting job and depth chart.
- Sports Illustrated +1Analyzing Strengths and Weaknesses of Iowa State WR Evan BoydAug 6
All 2 articles
- Sports Illustrated +1This Iowa State Football Player Has To Step up in Evan Boyd’s AbsenceSep 16
All 2 articles
The Des Moines RegisterEvan Boyd injury update, Iowa State football WR exits Cy-Hawk gameSep 12- Sports IllustratedJimmy Rogers Shares Brutal Evan Boyd Injury UpdateSep 15
- The Des Moines RegisterIowa State wide receiver Evan Boyd to miss remainder of seasonSep 15
Michigan State2025not tracked
Central Michigan2023 to 2024not trackedStories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Named in
Where to follow
Career stats
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| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Iowa State | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | Michigan State | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2024 | Central Michigan | 21 | 302 | 14.4 | 2 | 47 |
| Career | 25 | 362 | 14.5 | 2 | 47 |
Game log
Signature game
Week 2 · 2026
L 13-16
at Iowa
Teams and coaches
2024Central Michigan4-8HC: Jim McElwain · Run-leaning
2025Michigan State4-8HC: Jonathan Smith · Balanced
2026Iowa State4-4HC: Jimmy Rogers · Run-leaning
Our ratings
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Splits
Per-game splits
Through 1 game: 1.0 REC/g, 6.0 YDS/g, 6.0 YPR, 0.0 TD/g — splits start at 3 games.
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
Pass share
41.5%
207 pass / 292 run
Plays / game
62.4
8 games
Team sack rate
5.9%
238 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
Player standing · 2026
1 catch in 1 game
Fewer catches a game than most FBS receivers who play every week.
Roster2-deepStarterRecognizedEliteApex
Starter
The No. 2,112 recruit in the country is starting at receiver in the Big 12 as a redshirt junior.
Four seasons, three schools
2026 is in progress.
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 4 · 1 game
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalMichigan State to Iowa State
- 2025 Michigan State SmithYear 3 · 2 games
- Jan 2025 Entered the transfer portalCentral Michigan to Michigan State
- 2024 Central Michigan McElwainYear 2 · 8 games
- 2023 Central Michigan McElwainYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- High school East LansingEast Lansing, MI · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 2,112 in the 2023 class. Signed with Central Michigan.Also from East Lansing: Jace Clarizio (Michigan State) and Javon Thomas (Eastern Michigan).
Moves
- Transferred from Central Michigan to Michigan State, Jan 6, 2025.
- Transferred from Michigan State to Iowa State, Jan 9, 2026.
2023
- Signed with Central MichiganThree-star, out of East Lansing
2025
- Transferred to Michigan Statefrom Central Michigan
2026
- Transferred to Iowa Statefrom Michigan State
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coaches2023–2024
Central Michigan
Played for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Jim McElwain, Jonathan Smith and Jimmy Rogers.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Iowa State
2023–24Central Michigan
2025Michigan State
2026Iowa State