Iowa State hires ex-Kansas coach Mangino as offensive coordinator

Mangino replaces Iowa State offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham. The Cyclones had a dismal season on offense, ranking second-to-last in the Big 12 in

Pete Thamel | Jan 6, 2014

Iowa State hires ex-Kansas coach Mangino as offensive coordinator /

Mark Mangino will return to the Big 12 for the first time since coaching Kansas for eight seasons. — Mark Mangino will return to the Big 12 for the first time since coaching Kansas for eight seasons :: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Mangino replaces Iowa State offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham. The Cyclones had a dismal season on offense, ranking second-to-last in the Big 12 in scoring offense and third-to-last in total offense. Iowa State finished the year 3-9 with a 2-7 conference record, its worst season since a 2-10 2008 campaign.

Published Jan 6, 2014

PETE THAMEL

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times.