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DAILY CLONE: Iowa State vs West Virginia FULL Preview, 3 Keys to the Game, Big 12 Week 5 Preview
Jake Brend previews Iowa State's massive Saturday showdown against West Virginia with his three keys to the game, a final score prediction and his week five…
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CF PREGAME: HUGE Game for the Cyclones against West Virginia
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State vs. West Virginia, breaking down the Big 12 implications, Aiden Flora, the defensive bounce-back, and the…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Huge QB Test, Hutchens Returns & Tamin Lipsey Is BACK?!
The Beat Reporters are back with a special reunion as Ben Hutchens returns to join Jake Brend and Rob Gray for a deep dive into Iowa State football, West…
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The Night Cap: Utah Fallout, WVU Preview and More
Dylan, Levi, and Matthias recap the Utah game and quickly look ahead to West Virginia this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Jamie Pollard Update
Jamie Pollard announced on the 'Cyclones Coaches Corner' show that this is his last week in the office as athletics director. Jake Brend shares what that means…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Is West Virginia a Good Matchup for Iowa State?
Iowa State vs. West Virginia is here, and Chris Williams and Jake Brend break down the biggest matchup of the weekend for the Cyclones. The guys dive deep into…
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DAILY CLONE: Can Iowa State slow down West Virginia's ELITE rushing attack?
As Iowa State prepares to face one of the nation's best rushing attacks, what can they do to stop it?For Jimmy Rogers, it comes down to tackling. Jake Brend…
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Tamin Lipsey is BACK?! Plus, do expectations change after Saturday's game? DAILY CLONE
Tamin Lipsey is back on Iowa State's official roster. What does it mean for Iowa State basketball?Plus, Jake Brend shares where his football expectations are…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: What is Iowa State's Identity?
What did Iowa State’s loss to No. 15 Utah REALLY tell us about the Cyclones? Jacqueline Cordova, former Iowa State offensive lineman Jake Remsburg, and former…
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Williams & Blum: What to take from Iowa State’s uneven performance against Utah
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze a game that was the tale of two halves, in Iowa State’s 31-17 loss to Utah on Saturday in Jack Trice Stadium. How do the…
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CF POSTGAME: Cyclones Come Up Short Against No. 15 Utah
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 15 Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State Opens Big 12 Play Against No. 15 Utah
Jake Brend and Chris Williams take one last look at Iowa State-Utah ahead of Saturday's matchup at Jack Trice Stadium. Can the Cyclones play spoiler? The guys…
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DAILY CLONE: Utah Game PREDICTION & Tamin Lipsey Status
An update on the Tamin Lipsey situation and a Utah game prediction with Jake Brend. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Tamin Lipsey CAN Come Back?! Iowa State vs. Utah Preview
Tamin Lipsey is eligible (for now). The Beat Reporters break down the latest on Lipsey’s NCAA eligibility case and what his potential return could mean for…
Cyclone FanaticTHE NIGHT CAP: Utah Preview, Tamin Lipsey Injunction
Matthias and Levi quickly recap the Bowling Green game and then move on to talk some Utah football, Jaylen Raynor, and Tamin Lipsey. Learn more about your ad…
Cyclone FanaticDAILY CLONE: What's the chess match between Morgan Scalley and Jimmy Rogers?
While Utah plays their first road game of the season, what does Iowa State have to do to move the ball on the Utes' aggressive and impressive defense? Jake…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Blueprint to Iowa State Upsetting Utah
Iowa State vs. Utah is the biggest test of the season, and the Cyclones may have the perfect conditions for a massive upset. Chris Williams and Brent Blum…
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DAILY CLONE: Preparing for two Utah quarterbacks at once
Utah runs a lot of unique personnel groupings, including playing QB Devon Dampier and QB Byrd Ficklin together.As Iowa State prepares for a unique offense…
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DAILY CLONE: It's Jaylen Raynor's Moment against Utah
QB1 Jaylen Raynor is a hot topic as Iowa State heads into Big 12 play, Jake Brend lays out why it's Raynor's time to shine against Utah. Presented by Fareway…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Wrapping up Non-Con Play, Prepping for the Big 12
Jake Remsburg, Colin Newell, and Jirehl Brock are joined by Jake Brend to recap Iowa State’s 55-7 win over Bowling Green. What do the guys see out of Jaylen…
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Williams & Blum: Surging Cyclones set for showdown with Utah
Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze what we learned about Jimmy Rogers’ team in a rout of Bowling Green. Will the Utah game next Saturday be a sellout?…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State Blows Out Bowling Green
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's blowout victory against Bowling Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Basketball Schedule Reaction
Jake Brend reacts to Iowa State's Big 12 basketball schedule release. Presnted by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad…
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State Hosts Bowling Green to Close Non-Con
Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview Iowa State's matchup with Bowling Green in their final non-conference game. What should we see from the Cyclones this…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Changing Iowa State’s Expectations? Jimmy Rogers, Tamin Lipsey & More
Iowa State’s defense has exceeded expectations through two games, and The Beat Reporters break down what the Cyclones could become under Jimmy Rogers. Jake…
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CyHawk Sorrows | BG Preview | Tamin Back to Iowa State?? | THE NIGHT CAP
Levi, Matthias, and Dylan talk about the week in football, as well as the potential of Tamin Lipsey coming back to Iowa State for one more season. Learn more…
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DAILY CLONE: Where does Iowa State's roster spending stack up against the Big 12?
The Athletic compiled a list of the estimated roster budget for every P4 team.Jake Brend looks at where Iowa State stacks up against their Big 12 peers and…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Who Will Be Iowa State's Playmaker?
Chris Williams and Brent Blum preview Iowa State's matchup against Bowling Green. Is it a good or bad spot for the Cyclones? The guys discuss who could be the…
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DAILY CLONE: What's Tamin Lipsey's status? Emphasis of hitting big plays
Could Tamin Lipsey play for Iowa State in 2026-27? Jake Brend shares what we know.Plus, as Iowa State football continues to try and establish the run, Jimmy…
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DAILY CLONE: Reevaluating Iowa State's 2026 Record
Jake Brend promised before the season that he would redo his season prediction after he saw how Iowa State's offensive and defensive lines stacked up against…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Is Iowa State Better Than We Thought? Cy-Hawk Reaction
Iowa State lost the Cy-Hawk game 16-13 to Iowa, but the Cyclones showed plenty of reasons for optimism in their first major test under Jimmy Rogers. Jacqueline…
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Williams & Blum: Cy-Hawk heartbreak, and reasons for optimism
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 16-13 loss to Iowa and explain why the Cyclones still look poised to win plenty of games in Jimmy Rogers’…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to No. 21 Iowa
Chris Williams and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's loss to No. 21 Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State heads to Kinnick to take on No. 21 Iowa
Chris Williams and Jake Brend give their thoughts ahead of Iowa State's road matchup against No. 21 Iowa in Iowa City. Can Iowa State pull off the upset?…
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DAILY CLONE: What are the four potential outcomes in Saturday's Cy-Hawk game?
In Jimmy Rogers' first Cy-Hawk game, there are four outcomes: Iowa wins in a blowout, Iowa wins comfortably, Iowa wins a close game OR Iowa State pulls off the…
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The Night Cap | Undefeated Jimmy Rogers, Cyhawk Preview
The boys run through last week's game against SEMO and talk about all things leading up to the Cy-Hawk game. Matthias may dress up like a Disney princess if…
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DAILY CLONE: How to Overcome the Atmosphere at Kinnick Stadium
As Iowa State enters eastern Iowa as a big underdog, they'll need to win the turnover battle and stay ahead of the sticks. That's easier said than done…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cy-Hawk Preview, Keys To Victory against Iowa
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State's biggest game of the young season: Iowa State vs. Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. The guys discuss Jimmy Rogers'…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: The Biggest Keys to the Cy-Hawk Showdown
It's Cy-Hawk Week, and The Beat Reporters are breaking down everything surrounding Iowa State vs. Iowa! Jake Brend, Jackson Pence and Rob Gray look back at…
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DAILY CLONE: Is Iowa State ready for the Iowa OL?
While many people inside the Iowa State football program prepare for their first Cy-Hawk game, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbit know what they're walking into…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Can Iowa State REALLY Beat Iowa?
Cy-Hawk Week is here, and InCYde Zone is breaking down everything you need to know before Iowa State travels to Kinnick Stadium! Jacqueline Cordova, Jirehl…
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DAILY CLONE: Position Group Report Cards
Fresh off of a 38-10 win over SEMO, Jake Brend gives his report card for all of Iowa State's position groups. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the…
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Williams & Blum: Impressions on Jimmy Roger’s’ debut at Iowa State
Chris Williams and Brent Blum breakdown all of the angles from Iowa State season opening 38 to 10 win over SEMO. How do the guys grade Jaylen Raynor and the…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State dominates SEMO
Chris Williams and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State notching their first win of the season. What can you take away from a Week 1 blowout? CW dives into all of…
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State Kicks Off 2026 Campaign Against SEMO
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's matchup against SEMO. What can the Cyclones learn from Week One? Let the Jimmy Rogers era begin! Learn more…
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DAILY CLONE: Game-by-Game Win/Loss Predictions for the 2026 Cyclones
On the final Daily Clone of the offseason, Jake Brend goes game-by-game to predict the 2026 season for Iowa State football. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the…
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Brent Metcalf & Alli St. John sit-down with Jacqueline Cordova | Cyclone Wrestling Special
Iowa State wrestling head coaches Brent Metcalf and Alli St. John sit-down with wrestling expert Jacqueline Cordova to recap their first summers on the job…
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The Beat Reporters: SEMO week is HERE, Players to Watch, CyTown Recap
The Beat Reporters kick off game week with a deep dive of SEMO. What do Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Jackson Pence want to see out of the Cyclones on Saturday? Who…
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The Night Cap: SEMO Preview, Cy-Town and Athletic Director Update
Matthias, Levi, and Dylan talk SEMO, the depth chart, Cytown, the athletic director update, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: One Last Offseason Show LIVE From Wyffels Hybrids in Ames!
Chris Williams and Brent Blum take one last preseason look at the Cyclones ahead of Iowa State's opening kickoff on Saturday LIVE from Wyffels Hybrids in Ames…
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DAILY CLONE: What is Jimmy Rogers like on the sidelines in-game?
As we prepare to see the Cyclones in-action for the first time on Saturday, what will Jimmy Rogers look like on the sideline? Which coaches will be in the…
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DAILY CLONE: Other than a win, what do you want to see Saturday?
60,000+ at Jack Trice Stadium all have the same goal: beating SEMO.Other than winning the game, what do Jimmy Rogers & Tyler Roehl want to see? Jake Brend…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Jimmy Rogers Era BEGINS! Former Iowa State Players Preview the New Cyclones
Iowa State football is entering a completely new era, and InCYde Zone is ready for the ride. Jacqueline Cordova, former Cyclones Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl…
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1-on-1 with Chris Babb: Reflecting on 13 year pro career, looking back on Hoiberg days and MORE
Former Iowa State basketball player Chris Babb joins Cyclone Fanatic following his retirement from pro basketball to reflect on his 13 year career across 13…
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DAILY CLONE: 8 Takeaways from Iowa State's FIRST Depth Chart
Iowa State releases the first depth chart of the Jimmy Rogers. Jake Brend shares eight takeaways from the first look at the two-deep. Presented by Fareway Meat…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cyclone football is back
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to TCU’s ugly loss to North Carolina in Ireland on Saturday. It isn’t a good look for the Big 12, but could be a positive…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Big 12 win/loss total predictions from Vegas
Chris Williams & Jake Brend are on location at Circa Sports in Las Vegas to celebrate the start of the 2026 football season. The guys take win/loss totals from…
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DAILY CLONE: Legacies live on, Big 12's statement on pros
Iowa State football continues the legacy of Nick Bassett and Curtis Bray with Cody Jackson and Jack Janikowski. Plus, Jake Brend explains what the Big 12's…
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DAILY CLONE: How is Georges Niang already entering year 11 in the NBA?
As Georges Niang signs a contract with the Golden State Warriors for his 11th NBA season and Chris Babb retires, Jake Brend wonders where the time has gone…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: The Pence Era, Tuesday Presser Takeaways, How to fill the Toure Absence
Jake Brend and Rob Gray are joined by Jackson Pence to kick off the ‘Pence Era.’ The guys break down quarterback coach Keith Heckendorf’s Tuesday press…