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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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Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week Four Picks for the 2025 Season
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their Week Four Picks for the 2025 football season! Courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: G5 road games, Rocco's season, and ranking ISU's schedule
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens debate whether or not Iowa State should continue to play road games at Group of 5 programs before breaking down Rocco's…
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DAILY CLONE: Defensive Position Group Grades with Chris Williams
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend sits down with Chris Williams to grade every position on the defensive side of the ball along with special teams for…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Big 12 Power Rankings, where are they now, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum take advantage of the bye week to dive into CW's Big 12 Power Rankings before going down a rabbit hole of where ISU transfers…
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DAILY CLONE: Offensive Position Group Grades with Chris Williams
On Tuesday's edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend sits down with Chris Williams to give their offensive position group grades through Iowa State's first four…
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DAILY CLONE: A welcome bye week, injury update and Tre Bell's breakout
On a Monday edition of the Daily Clone, Matt Campbell and Rocco Becht talk about the impact of the bye week and what it can do for the team following a 4-0…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Leaving Arkansas State in the past, good leadership, and a much-needed bye
Jacqueline Cordova, Jirehl Brock, and Jake Remsberg quickly rehash Iowa State's near-miss against Arkansas State before breaking down the Cyclones' 4-0 start…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: 4-0 start, Arkansas State recap, undefeated day for the Big 12
On Williams & Blum Sunday, Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Iowa State's 24-16 win over Arkansas State and put a bow on the "first quarter" of the…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 14 Iowa State hangs on to beat Arkansas State
Chris Williams and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's narrow win over Arkansas State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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CF PREGAME: No. 14 Iowa State hits the road to take on Arkansas State
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview No. 14 Iowa State's road matchup against Arkansas State. What should you watch for in a game like this? Predictions and…
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DAILY CLONE: Extreme Heat, Heacock & Mouser's relationship, Purdy hurt
On a Thursday edition of the Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell and Jon Heacock talk about the challenges of playing in extreme heat. Then Heacock…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week Three Picks Across College Football
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks as Week Three of the 2025 College Football season approaches. Presented by Wild Rose Casino and Resort…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Heacock sees issue, comparing trap games, Ivy League connections, and more
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray look ahead to Iowa State's game at Arkansas State. How does it compare to the Ohio loss from 2023? Heacock on a bad…
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DAILY CLONE: Deep dive on Arkansas State, Pop Pass Evolution, Big Monday
On a Wednesday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into Iowa State's game against Arkansas State, sharing what Matt Campbell had to say…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Looking at the Big 12 slate, the pop pass, and Arkansas State preview
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss this weekend's Big 12 slate before getting into Matt Campbell's comments about different elements of Iowa State's…
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DAILY CLONE: Lack of stops after scores + Eskildsen and Neal breakouts
On a Tuesday edition of the Daily Clone with Jake Brend, hear what area of the defense that Jon Heacock is concerned about and how plans to fix it. Then Brend…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Cyclone State, avoiding the trap, and more
Jacqueline Cordova, Colin Newell, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock relive the Cy-Hawk game and the emotions that come with it before looking ahead for the…
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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Awards, Rocco 5-1 in Rivalry Games, Golesh Cooking
On a 3-0 Monday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend tells you the latest Cyclones to take home Big 12 weekly awards, how Iowa State has turned the tide…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Iowa State becoming the "cool" program, weird week for the Big 12, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the Cyclones' 16-13 victory over Iowa. Is Iowa State becoming the top program in the state? Recapping a weird week for…
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POSTGAME with CW: Immediate analysis on the 2025 Cy-Hawk game
Chris Williams gives his instant reaction to No. 16 Iowa State's victory over Iowa in the 2025 Cy-Hawk game. What this win means and more. Presented by Channel…
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DAILY CLONE: All things Gronowski, DraftKings expert on spread, ISU WBB non-con schedule
On the final Daily Clone of Cy-Hawk week, Jake Brend goes into all things Mark Gronowski. Hear what Matt Campbell and Caleb Bacon had to say about Iowa's…
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CF PREGAME: No. 16 Iowa State hosts Iowa in the 2025 edition of Cy-Hawk
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview No. 16 Iowa State's matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes in the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy. Spots they like for the…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Mouser calls Rocco a pyscho, Campbell looks to end drought, and more
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens discuss Taylor Mouser’s comments about Rocco Becht in the clutch and how Iowa State finds ways to see flaws even in a…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week Two Picks Across College Football
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their picks across college football for Week Two. Sicko picks of the week and more! Presented by Wild Rose Casino &…
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DAILY CLONE: Mouser evaluates himself, preparing for the Iowa defense, Big 12 business news
On a Wednesday edition of the Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Taylor Mouser evaluates the Iowa State offense through two weeks and then evaluates his own…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cy-Hawk weekend approaches, trends, hype, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum take one final look at the 2025 edition of Cy-Hawk ahead of Saturday's matchup. What trends are relevant in the game? Breaking…
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DAILY CLONE: Mouser calls Rocco a 'psychopath', Campbell on troubles at home in CyHawk game
On a Tuesday edition of the Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Taylor Mouser says he would die for Rocco Becht and calls him a psychopath, explaining what makes him…
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DAILY CLONE: TE Domination, Trust in Manske, Married Tamin
On a 2-0 Monday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend shares just how dominant the tight ends were in Iowa State's 55-7 win over South Dakota. Plus, Matt…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Cyclones dominate South Dakota, look-ahead to Cy-Hawk
Jacqueline Cordova takes Jake Remsberg, Colin Newell, and Jirehl Brock through Iowa State's 55-7 win over South Dakota. What can you take away from a game like…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cyclones near perfection vs. USD, sets up showdown with Iowa
Chris Williams & Brent Blum break down all of the heavy hitters from Iowa State’s 55-7 victory over South Dakota. Recapping week one of Big 12 football…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 22 Iowa State rolls South Dakota
Lea Nelson and Chris Williams react to No. 22 Iowa State's thrashing of South Dakota. What did they like from Matt Campbell's program? All the new guys and…
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DAILY CLONE: 2000 team returns, Heacock on SD prep, helmet cart?
On a Thursday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes you through how Jon Heacock and the Iowa State defense are preparing for South Dakota with very…
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CF PREGAME: No. 22 Iowa State takes on South Dakota
Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview No. 22 Iowa State's home opener against South Dakota. What to expect from the Cyclones? How the guys expect Iowa State to…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Back from Ireland, Campbell and the color back, and more
Jake Brend welcomes Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens to the Northwest Bank Studios to share their views on Iowa State from the beat. Recapping the Kansas State game…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: College Football is all the way back! Week one picks and more
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawtnez dive into the Week One slate and make their picks for the weekend. Presented by Wild Rose Casino and Hotels. Learn more about…
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DAILY CLONE: SD QB Aidan Bouman Deep Dive and 15 Cyclones in the NFL
On a Wednesday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into South Dakota quarterback and former Cyclone Aidan Bouman. Hear what Matt Campbell…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: South Dakota Preview, Big 12's Big Weekend, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's matchup with South Dakota before touching on Farmageddon. The Big 12 has the opportunity to prove itself…
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DAILY CLONE: Selfless Cyclones, LBs Fresh, Cooper Position Change
On a Tuesday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from Ames at Iowa State's weekly press conference. Kooper Ebel and Carson Hansen both talk about…
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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Honors, Bacon Back, More Takeaways on 1-0 Monday
On a 1-0 Monday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend tells you who took home Big 12 Week Zero honors. Brend also looks back at Iowa State's win over Kansas…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: 1-0, new guys, Campbell gets 100th
Jacqueline Cordova is back with Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell to relive Iowa State's victory over Kansas State in Ireland. How will the game…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Back from Dublin, complete analysis & guessing the week one point spreads
Chris Williams & Brent Blum are both back from Ireland. The guys analyze Iowa State’s 24-21 season-opening win over Kansas State and touch on South Dakota…
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POSTGAME with CW: Analyzing ISU’s 24-21 win over K-State
Iowa State kicked off the 2025 college football season on Saturday with a 24-21 win over Kansas State in Dublin. Chris Williams broke it all down for you…
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DAILY CLONE: Campbell Speaks, Fans Take Over Dublin
On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes you inside downtown Dublin to show the Cyclone takeover on the Emerald Island. Matt Campbell and Chris…
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DAILY CLONE: Campbell focused on the Clones, not distractions
On Thursday’s Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell talks about what exactly is different about playing in a week zero filled with distractions and how…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week Zero, Football is Back!
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez return as they make their picks ahead of Week Zero! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: How to slow down Avery and Dylan Edwards, Dublin Day One Recap
On Wednesday’s Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into the matchup of the Iowa State defense against the Kansas State offense. Hear what Caleb Bacon and…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Farmageddon Preview
Jake Brend and Brent Blum give one last final preview of Iowa State's road trip to Ireland to take on Kansas State. How do the fellas feel about a Week Zero…
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DAILY CLONE: Farmageddon history, sleeping tactics, special teams preview
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend dives into what Matt Campbell and Rocco Becht had to say about the Farmageddon rivalry. Campbell talks about the plan for…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Victory Day, Team Superlatives, and Big 12 Tiers
Jake Brend and Brent Blum react to one of Matt Campbell's best traditions before diving into team MVPs and potential breakout players for the Cyclones. Tiering…
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DAILY CLONE: Biggest takeaways from fall camp, Campbell on injury reports, Rocco talks QB1 pressure
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend has the report from the final press conference before Iowa State leaves for Dublin. Matt Campbell shares his thoughts on…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Campbell's legacy, continuing prep for Ireland
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss where Matt Campbell's legacy is at ahead of Year 10. Is it dependent on a Big 12 Title? Looking at all the intricacies of the…
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DAILY CLONE: TE Room Deep Dive, Mouser & Heacock plan for K-State
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend has more from Tuesday's press conference with Taylor Mouser and Jon Heacock. Mouser takes a deep dive into the Iowa…
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DAILY CLONE: Mouser evaluates year one, Heacock addresses 2024 defensive struggles
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from press conferences with offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser and defensive coordinator Jon Heacock. Mouser…
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DAILY CLONE: Jeremiah Cooper's versatility, Jamison Patton stepping up, Jontez being Jontez
On Monday's edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from the final position coaches availability of fall camp. Brend recaps all that safeties coach Deon…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Ranking ISU’s position groups
Chris Williams & Brent Blum rank Iowa State’s 2025 football roster by position group. Plus, the guys take a look at point spreads for the entire season that…
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DAILY CLONE: Who starts at center? Sama's improvement, OL gaining confidence and more
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from fall camp after an availability with the offensive line room and running backs room. OL coach Ryan Clanton…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Projecting Iowa State's Depth Chart
Chris Williams and Brent Blum go position-by-position on offense and defense as they project the Cyclones' depth chart ahead of the 2025 season. Presented by…
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DAILY CLONE: When does K-State prep start? Who's the most impressive summer MBB player? Niang on the move and more
On Wednesday's episode of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes you through what Matt Campbell had to say about prepping for Kansas State. T.J. Otzelberger gives…
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DAILY CLONE: Otzelberger compares his team to old teams, Heise focused on mindset, a wrap on summer ball
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from the final day of men's basketball summer availability with an update on Joshua Jefferson's injury status, how…
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DAILY CLONE: Matt Campbell talks extension, reflects on 10th fall camp, recaps scrimmage
On Monday's 'Daily Clone,' Jake Brend reports from Ames as Matt Campbell has his midway point update from fall camp. Campbell talks about his new extension…