Ames, Iowa — T.J. Otzelberger says he is happy to be home. After head coaching stops at UNLV and South Dakota State, Otzelberger was named the new head coach at Iowa State. Otzelberger spent eight years as a Cyclone assistant under three different head coaches.
He takes over a program that finished 2-22 under former coach Steve Prohm
Otzelberger says the rebuild begins with the players on the roster.
Otzelberger believes his time on the staff at Iowa State is an advantage as he begins the rebuilding effort.
Otzelberger says he appreciates the reception he has received.
Athletic Director Jamie Pollard says Otzelberger has signed a five-year contract.
