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Cyclone Fanatic
Premium Iowa State coverage without the filter. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real conversations from the voices at Cyclone Fanatic — the largest Iowa State community on the internet. If it matters to Cyclone Nation, we’re talking about it.
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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State at Baylor
Can Iowa State carry the momentum into November?Jake Brend lays out his three keys to victory for Iowa State as they head into Waco. Learn more about your ad…
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CF PREGAME: Can the Cyclones Steal a Road Win in Waco?
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's road game against Baylor, debating whether the Cyclones are in a letdown spot after their wild win over…
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DAILY CLONE: Iowa State is Still Finding Their Identity
T.J. Otzelberger made it clear that Iowa State doesn't know their full identity yet. How will they find it and what will it be? Jake Brend lays it out in the…
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What Went Wrong Against Memphis and Southern Miss Preview | Let Him Cook
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's loss to Memphis in the season opener for the Cyclones. The guys talk about what they saw and what needs to…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Can Iowa State Build on Its Wild Win Over Oklahoma State?
Jake Brend, Jackson Pence, and Rob Gray break down Iowa State's thrilling win over Oklahoma State, the emergence of Aiden Flora, and the Cyclones' upcoming…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Crossover Season is Officially Here
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State basketball's loss to Memphis and the early concerns facing the Cyclones. Then they look ahead to Iowa State…
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: What We Learned From Iowa State Wrestling's Season Opener
Iowa State wrestling opens the season with a 29-12 victory over Bucknell, and the Brent Metcalf era is officially underway! Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser…
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DAILY CLONE: MBB Concern Level? Rogers Focused on Baylor, Not Future
Following a season opening loss, what's Jake Brend's concern level?Plus, despite the huge win over Oklahoma State, Jimmy Rogers is already moved onto…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 18 Iowa State Falls in Season-Opener to Memphis
Chris Williams reacts to No. 18 Iowa State's loss to Memphis, courtesy of AgriGold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Memphis Preview & Aiden Flora is Special
Iowa State starts the basketball season tonight with a game against Memphis in Sioux Falls. Jake Brend previews the matchup and puts a bow on the Cyclones' win…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Cyclones Storm the Field! Breaking Down Iowa State's Walk-Off Win
Iowa State football pulls off a thrilling walk-off win over No. 24 Oklahoma State! Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock break down an…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cyclones stun OSU; Yormark out in Big 12, hoops tip-off
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze Iowa State’s stunning 51-point outburst over Oklahoma State on Halloween night. The guys discuss Brett Yormark’s decision…
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CF POSTGAME: Cyclones Win At The Buzzer To Stun No. 24 Oklahoma State
Aiden Wyatt and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State's win over No. 24 Oklahoma State, courtesy of AgriGold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Iowa State Basketball Preview: Nate Schmidt on Tamin Lipsey, Killyan Toure, & More
Iowa State basketball is ready to tip off a new season, and assistant coach Nate Schmidt joins Chris Williams on Cyclone Fanatic to break down the Cyclones’…
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State Faces a Massive Test Against Oklahoma State’s Explosive Offense
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State’s Halloween-night matchup with No. 24 Oklahoma State. The guys break down how the Cyclones can slow down Drew…
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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State vs Oklahoma State
Ahead of Saturday's game, Jake Brend provides his three keys to Iowa State vs Oklahoma State on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Full Oklahoma State Preview with Ben Hutchens
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence are joined by former Iowa State beat reporter and current Oklahoma State reporter Ben Hutchens to break down Saturday’s…
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How does Iowa State turn the season around? | The Night Cap
Dylan, Matthias, and Levi talk about meat while ignoring the Arizona game, but then dive straight into this weekend's game against Oklahoma State. Learn more…
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DAILY CLONE: Does Wazzu vs North Texas in 2025 Mean Anything?
Jimmy Rogers and Eric Morris faced off last year and it was ugly. North Texas beat Washington State 59-10.How much weight does that result hold, if any? Even…
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: Iowa State Wrestling’s New Era! Roster Questions, Fan Experience and More
Iowa State wrestling is back, and the Brent Metcalf era officially begins this weekend! Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser return for a new season of Reaction…
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Williams & Blum: What will it take for Iowa State to hang with Oklahoma State?
Jake Brend and Brent Blum break down Iowa State's matchup with Oklahoma State. What can the Cyclone offense do to bounce back? How can the defense slow down…
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Let Him Cook: Iowa State Basketball’s Ceiling, Big 12 Picks and Season Predictions
Tamin Lipsey is back at Iowa State, and college basketball season is finally here! Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson return for Season 4 of Let Him Cook on Cyclone…
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DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers is Sticking with Jaylen Raynor
Jaylen Raynor is starting at quarterback on Saturday against Oklahoma State. Jimmy Rogers explains the decision and Jake Brend shares his perspective on the…
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DAILY CLONE: Does Jimmy Rogers Deserve a Mulligan?
As Iowa State's losses continue to mount, how much grace does Jimmy Rogers get in year one? Jake Brend shares his opinion on the Daily Clone. Presented by…
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Williams & Blum: What's the fix for Cyclone Football? Plus, Northwestern Takeaways
Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Jake Brend breakdown Iowa State's blowout loss to Arizona. What potential solutions are out for there Iowa State? What do the…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Where Do the Real Problems Lie for Iowa State? Reacting to Arizona Blowout
Iowa State football gets blown out at Arizona, and the former Cyclones on InCYde Zone break down what went wrong and what needs to change. Jacqueline Cordova…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls flat against No. 25 Arizona
The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's blowout loss to No. 25 Arizona, courtesy of AgriGold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State vs. No. 25 Arizona Preview, Can the Cyclones Bounce Back?
Jake Brend and Jackson Pence preview Iowa State's road matchup with No. 25 Arizona, breaking down the Cyclones' offensive struggles, the Wildcats' dangerous…
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DAILY CLONE: Brend's Three Keys to Iowa State at Arizona
Get prepped for Iowa State @ Arizona with Jake Brend's three keys to the game on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Arizona Preview, Exhibition Overreactions, Benko Impressions
Rob Gray, Jackson Pence and Jake Brend preview Iowa State’s road game against Arizona. What do the Cyclones need to do to pull off the upset? Then the fellas…
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Mid-season report cards, remaining schedule predictions and Arizona Preview | The Night Cap
Dylan, Levi, and Matthias go position by position and give out their midseason grades for each. They also review the remaining schedule and what may happen for…
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DAILY CLONE: What's the Disconnect on Raynor Opinions?
Jaylen Raynor's play at quarterback is one of the constant talking points around Iowa State football. Jimmy Rogers said the media worries about his play more…
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Arizona Preview | DOWN THE PIPE
Levi, Marchie, and Jordan preview Iowa State's matchup this weekend against Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: How Jared Benko can help Jimmy Rogers win
With new AD Jared Benko taking over, Jimmy Rogers shares how Benko can help Rogers win going forward.While he does that, he also sounds off on the current…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Iowa State at Arizona Preview, Benko Era Begins & Basketball Takeaways
Iowa State heads to Arizona looking to bounce back, the Jared Benko era begins in Ames, and Cyclone basketball gets its first preseason test. Chris Williams…
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DAILY CLONE: The Future of Iowa State Athletics is NOW
Jared Benko is aware of the challenges that face Iowa State and other Big 12 schools in the future, but he chooses to see those as an opportunity.Aligning with…
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Williams & Brend Recap Jared Benko's Introduction
Chris Willams and Jake Brend recap Jared Benko's introductory press conference.What were their biggest impressions? How does his leadership fit Iowa State?…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams and Blum: Big 12’s time is now and a new era at Iowa State
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze what BYU’s massive win over Notre Dame means for the Big 12 Conference. The Jared Benko era begins in Ames on Monday. Who…
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DAILY CLONE: Can Iowa State Go 10 Deep?
Jake Brend lays out why he thinks Iowa State can go 10 deep in the 2026-27 season on the Daily Clone. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: How deep can MBB be? + WBB Impressions, Midseason Football Eval
Rob Gray, Jackson Pence, and Jake Brend break down what they learned from both men’s and women’s basketball media days. How deep of a rotation can T.J…
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DAILY CLONE: WBB Media Day Takeaways
Following the final media day of Bill Fennelly's career in Ames, he shares why he wants this last season to be about the players.What do we know about…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Iowa State Basketball Preview, Tamin Lipsey & Big 12 Football Picks
Iowa State basketball season is almost here! Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend get ready for the Cyclones’ upcoming season, break down key storylines…
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DAILY CLONE: Fennelly's Legacy, What will be ISU MBB's Offensive Identity?
As Bill Fennelly begins his 32nd and final year as Iowa State's head coach, Jake Brend shares how important his legacy is.Plus, what will T.J. Otzelberger's…
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DAILY CLONE: Media Day Takeaways with Jake Brend
Jake Brend shares his biggest takeaways from men's basketball media days. Regardless of Tamin Lipsey's status, how vital can he be? What will the offense look…
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2026 Men's Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
Basketball season is back! Iowa State kicks off the 2026-27 season with media day. CF's Jake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with returners Tamin Lipsey, Blake…
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T.J. Otzelberger Media Day Press Conference
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger starts his sixth year at the helm with a media day press conference to discuss Tamin Lipsey's return to Cyclone…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Iowa State’s BYU Loss Exposes Major Problems, Can a Bye Fix It?
Iowa State football has plenty to fix after its loss to BYU. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock break down what went wrong for the Cyclones…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Assessing the Cyclones heading into the bye week
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze Iowa State’s Friday night loss to BYU from a big-picture standpoint. The Big 12 is stronger this year than it has been in…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to No. 8 BYU
The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 8 BYU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF Pregame: Iowa State Can SHOCK BYU?
Can Iowa State pull off the upset at No. 8 BYU? Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview the Cyclones’ massive Friday night road test in Provo and explain why…
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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State @ BYU
What does Iowa State have to do to pull off a win in Provo?Jake Brend lays out his keys to the game for Iowa State at BYU. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn…
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Flora Running Wild, BYU Preview and More | The Night Cap
The guys talk about the WVU game, look quickly at BYU, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Haliburton Homecoming at Hilton
Tyrese Haliburton is making his long-awaited to return to the NBA court following his achilles injury suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals. He's excited to play…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: An opportunity against BYU, the NBA at Hilton
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence dive deep into Iowa State’s game against BYU. What parts of the matchup give the Cyclones a chance to make a statement?…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Can Iowa State Beat No. 8 BYU? The Path to a Cyclone Upset
Can Iowa State beat No. 8 BYU in Provo? Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the Cyclones’ path to an upset, the injuries facing BYU, Bear Bachmeier’s…
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DAILY CLONE: How can Iowa State slow down Bear Bachmeier?
After 53 missed tackles against Utah and West Virginia, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbit diagnose where the problems are coming from.Jake Brend explains the…
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DAILY CLONE: What did Brend Learn This Weekend?
There was a lot learned about Iowa State and the Big 12 on Saturday, Jake Brend gives his five biggest takeaways from the weekend. Presented by Fareway Meat &…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Aiden Flora Is a STAR! Can the Cyclones Shock BYU?
Aiden Flora has officially arrived. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell break down Iowa State’s wild 45-42 win over West Virginia…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Offensive outburst for the Cyclones on homecoming; date with BYU is next
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 45-42 win over West Virginia. The Cyclones snapped out of their recent offensive funk to blow up the…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State beats West Virginia
Levi Stevenson and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over West Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices