Best CycloneFanatic Podcasts (2026)

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CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State handles Oklahoma State 20:15

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1h ago20:15

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Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 3 Iowa State's victory over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Friday Portal Update, Tamin Chasing Monte, Oklahoma State Preview 10:02

2h ago10:02

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On Friday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend provides a transfer portal update as Jimmy Rogers and his staff hit 37 commits on Friday afternoon. Brend also finds the parallel between Tamin Lipsey and his childhood idol Monte Morris. Plus, T.J. Otzelberger previews Oklahoma State and talks about the 1986 team coming back to Hilton Coliseum. Presented by Cycl…

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The Beat Reporters: Baylor recap, trouble for WBB, transfer portal evaluations 53:13

1h ago53:13

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Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens recap Iowa State’s gritty win over Baylor, highlighting the full-circle growth of Tamin Lipsey. Then the three express their concern for Bill Fennelly’s squad and the tough road ahead before evaluating Jimmy Rogers’ 2026 transfer portal class. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choi…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State beats Baylor in rock fight 24:27

1h ago24:27

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Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to No. 3 Iowa State's road win against Baylor, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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CF POSTGAME: No. 11 Iowa State stunned at Cincinnati 15:58

2h ago15:58

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Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to No. 11 Iowa State's loss to Cincinnati, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Interview with Braden Awls and a Wednesday portal update 13:13

1h ago13:13

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend is joined by Toledo transfer safety Braden Awls to discuss his commitment to Iowa State, following Ross Watson, his expectations and more. Plus, Brend gives a Wednesday portal update. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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Williams & Blum: Portal madness, Big 12 hoops, and more 1:03:42

4h ago1:03:42

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to all the portal action before diving into Cyclone hoops and more around the Big 12. Getting into the issues of college sports. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Tuesday portal update, building inside out, Baylor MBB preview 10:52

44m ago10:52

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend gives a portal update on everything that happened before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Chris Williams shares his thoughts on Jimmy Rogers' strategy of building his team from the inside out. T.J. Otzelberger previews No. 3 Iowa State's matchup with the Baylor Bears.Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. L…

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Let Him Cook: Iowa State's Win over WVU and Looking at Opening Weekend in Big 12 1:01:48

1h ago1:01:48

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s win over West Virginia and look ahead to their game against Baylor. The boys also took a look around the Big 12 in the opening weekend of conference play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Meet Monday's portal commits, new special teams staff, Batemon finding confidence 9:31

7h ago9:31

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps the crazy Monday afternoon in the transfer portal, Jimmy Rogers has his special teams staff and Jamarion Batemon's confidence is rising at the right time. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Williams & Blum: The QB room is set, putting Milan's season into perspective 1:00:34

1d ago1:00:34

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's now complete quarterback room for the 2026 football season. There are a ton of moving parts in the portal, and we attempt to connect them for you as much as possible. Iowa State basketball travels to Baylor on Wednesday night for its second true road test of the season. All this and more, presented b…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State takes care of West Virginia in Big 12 opener 14:43

7d ago14:43

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Chris Williams reacts to No. 3 Iowa State beating West Virginia in its Big 12 opener, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 reputation takes hit, Rogers finalizes offensive staff, WVU preview 11:56

4d ago11:56

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On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains the damage Texas Tech's Orange Bowl loss did for the future of the Big 12, Jimmy Rogers finalizes his offensive staff and Brend previews Iowa State's Big 12 opener against West Virginia. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Beat Reporters: Audi's path to NPOY, latest from the portal, and hoops draft 47:42

5d ago47:42

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray dive into the latest portal news and all the superlatives for Iowa State departures. What has to happen for Audi Crooks to win NPOY? Drafting the best Big 12 basketball teams and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State throttles Houston 15:27

7d ago15:27

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Lea Nelson and Jake Brend react to No. 10 Iowa State's 80-62 victory against Houston, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Williams & Blum: Portal news, Otz's student-athletes, and conference hoops 44:53

7d ago44:53

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss all the portal action for Iowa State and what to expect from the Cyclones as we head into 2026. Otzelberger makes a statement about his student-athletes. Looking ahead to conference hoops and more courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DAILY CLONE: 10 New Year's Resolutions for Iowa State in 2026 11:34

6d ago11:34

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On the final Daily Clone of 2025, Jake Brend shares 10 New Year's Resolutions for Iowa State Athletics in 2026. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: ISU MBB sets GPA record, future Cyclones face off, Jimmy Rogers finalizes support staff 8:11

6d ago8:11

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger starts his postgame press conference with a five minute statement about his team's performance in the classroom and what their GPA record means to the program, future Cyclones square off in a big time high school game and Jimmy Rogers finalizes his support staff. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest…

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Let Him Cook: Look Ahead to the Big 12 Season, Tiers Lists, and Big 12 POTY Rankings 1:03:27

7d ago1:03:27

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s 89-61 win over Houston Christian. The boys also talk about their Big 12 tier rankings and Big 12 POTY candidates going into conference play. All of that and more on Let Him Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Transfer Portal Update, Primetime Purdy, Otz on Depth, Scott Drew Drama 15:19

10d ago15:19

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend updates the current state of the transfer portal and how Iowa State's roster could look in a month. Plus, Brend breaks down Brock Purdy's performance on Sunday Night Football, shares what T.J. Otzelberger said about his team's depth and discusses why Baylor's Scott Drew's is in the national spotlight. Presented b…

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Williams & Blum: The roster rebuild starts now 1:02:55

8d ago1:02:55

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Chris Williams is joined by Jake Brend and Jackson Pence today to discuss Iowa State football's rebuild after the transfer exodus after the last week. Our guys dig into a massive haul of freshmen who will be entering the program. What will the quarterback situation look like for Jimmy Rogers in year one? Plus, the Big 12 has gotten significantly we…

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InCYde Zone: Recapping everything that has happened with Cyclone Football 56:05

11d ago56:05

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Jacqueline Cordova takes Jirehl Brock, Colin Newell, and Jake Remsburg through all the ups and downs of the last month of Cyclone Football. Where to now? Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Jon Heacock Retires, Discussing his Legacy with Tyson Veidt 10:59

13d ago10:59

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend shares the news of Jon Heacock retiring after 43 years of coaching. Brend speaks with former linebackers coach and current Cincinnati defensive coordinator Tyson Veidt about Heacock's legacy, the invention of the 3-3-5 defense and more. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about y…

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DAILY CLONE: Moberly staying home, Milan's key to success, Kenzie Hare's moment 7:58

14d ago7:58

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On Monday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, quarterback Connor Moberly announces that he's staying in Ames, Tyler Roehl is officially named offensive coordinator, Milan Momcilovic shares the key to his rise to the best three-point shooter in America and Kenzie Hare gets her moment. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Lea…

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Williams & Blum: The transition sucks, but better times are ahead 1:02:13

15d ago1:02:13

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State football's current situations with players exiting the program following Matt Campbell's departure to Penn State. The pair look ahead to better times ahead, and explain why Rocco Becht moving on might not be the worst thing for both parties. In our Big 12 segment, Williams & Blum discuss the importance…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State defeats Kansas at the buzzer 12:34

15d ago12:34

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Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's last-second victory over Kansas, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Rocco Becht hits the portal: Cyclone therapy with CW 11:03

17d ago11:03

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Rocco Becht has announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal for the 2026 season. Cyclone Fanatic publisher Chris Williams has immediate reaction here in a "therapy" session for fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: New WR coach, ISU managing target on their back, KU WBB preview 8:11

17d ago8:11

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On Friday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Jimmy Rogers reportedly has his new wide receivers coach, T.J. Otzelberger and Tamin Lipsey talk about what they learned about playing the 2024-25 season with a target on their back and Bill Fennelly previews his team's Big 12 opener against Kansas. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank S…

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The Beat Reporters: Key player retentions for Rogers, path to AP No. 1, and Cyclone wish list 59:58

18d ago59:58

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray dive into who some key players are that Iowa State Football should try to keep out of the portal. Who is the top priority? Discussing a potential path to ISU Hoops being No. 1. Going through wish lists and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DAILY CLONE: Why the cinderella story still matters, a rant with Jake Brend 16:43

19d ago16:43

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, Jake Brend addresses Fox analysts Joel Klatt's comments about wanting to get rid of the cinderella story. Brend rants why everyone deserves a seat at the table and why that's good for college athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Williams & Blum: Jimmy Rogers' staff, ISU MBB expectations, Big 12 basketball odds 59:54

20d ago59:54

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Chris Williams and Jake Brend talk more about Jimmy Rogers staff as it fills out, what realistic expectations fans should have for Iowa State men's basketball and bounce around the Big 12 as league play draws near. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DAILY CLONE: ISU has new DC, Momcilovic finds consistency 5:43

20d ago5:43

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jesse Bobbit announces he will be Iowa State's new defensive coordinator, 247Sports reports that Chris Campbell will be joining ISU's strength staff and Jake Brend breaks down how Milan Momcilovic has found a new level of consistency. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choice…

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DAILY CLONE: Blake Buchanan's non-stop impact and Addy Brown gets her flowers 6:29

21d ago6:29

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down the non-stop impact that Blake Buchanan adds to Iowa State and what makes Addy Brown the most underrated player in America. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Let Him Cook: CyHawk Recap and Sleepy win over EIU 1:01:27

22d ago1:01:27

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s comeback CyHawk victory. They also discussed the unsung hero of the team and a loaded slate of college basketball this past weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Williams & Blum: Cyclone State and Big 12 Title Aspirations for MBB & WBB 1:11:04

25d ago1:11:04

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Jake Brend and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s sweep over Iowa in basketball, dive into what it will take to win a Big 12 Regular Season Title for both teams, guess the CFP point spreads, and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Killyan Island, Cyclone State, Jimmy F'ing Rogers and Rocco's Surgery 7:39

24d ago7:39

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On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down Killyan Toure's lockdown performance against preseason All-American Bennett Stirtz and what Georges Niang had to say about the frenchman. Plus, Jimmy Rogers wins over the fans and Brend has a Rocco Becht injury update. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwestern Bank Studios…

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The Beat Reporters: Cyclone State secured, Jimmy Says, and craziest week in history 1:02:49

25d ago1:02:49

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to the most eventful week in Iowa State history. Basketball sweeps Iowa, Jimmy Rogers makes his first impression on the fans, and everything from the Matt Campbell departure. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 4 Iowa State escapes Iowa 18:52

25d ago18:52

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Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State's second-half comeback victory over Iowa, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State hangs on to beat No. 11 Iowa 15:24

1M ago15:24

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Lea Nelson and Jackson Pence react to No. 10 Iowa State's win over No. 11 Iowa, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers reportedly has his OC, Cy-Hawk MBB Preview 8:59

26d ago8:59

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he shares more on the report of Tyler Roehl being brought in as offensive coordinator, shows Matt Campbell's goodbye letter to Iowa State and previews the Cy-Hawk men's basketball game. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Williams & Blum: Jimmy Rogers Era begins, Cy-Hawk Basketball Preview 1:05:48

27d ago1:05:48

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Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss the start of the Jimmy Rogers era at Iowa State before previewing the week of Cy-Hawk hoops. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Rogers past experiences in Ames, Campbell's farewell, Cy-Hawk WBB preview 12:17

27d ago12:17

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers shares his past experiences at Jack Trice Stadium, Matt Campbell says farewell to Iowa State, Tamin Lipsey shares how he was playing for Iowa State fans against Purdue, T.J. Otzelberger says how much Killyan Toure has proven under different circumstances, and Brend preview…

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Let Him Cook: Smackdown of Purdue and Look Ahead to Cy-Hawk 1:00:45

28d ago1:00:45

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s dominant road win over previous No. 1 Purdue. They boys talk about the rapid development of the roster, as well as preview the Cy-Hawk matchup and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: A recap of Jimmy Rogers first press conference 10:53

28d ago10:53

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps Jimmy Rogers' first press conference as the head coach of Iowa State football. Hear what Rogers had to say about his first meeting with the team, his defensive scheme and roster building strategies. Plus, Jamie Pollard clarifies his policy and strategy on NIL. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Nor…

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Williams & Blum: A rollercoaster weekend for the ages 49:08

29d ago49:08

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down one of the biggest rollercoaster weekend's in the history of Iowa State Athletics. Williams & Blum talk about Matt Campbell's departure, the new era with Jimmy Rogers and T.J. Otzelberger's 23-point win over No. 1 Purdue. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State crushes No. 1 Purdue 30:24

1M ago30:24

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Join Chris Williams and Jake Brend on Cyclone Fanatic Postgame as they react to No. 10 Iowa State's dominant 23-point win on the road against No. 1 Purdue. They break down key performances from Blake Buchanan, Killyan Toure and more. Presented by Karl Auto Group in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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REACTION with CW: Campbell to Penn State. What's next? 16:47

1M ago16:47

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Watch Chris Williams' live reaction from Friday night's big news regarding Iowa State's future without Matt Campbell. who is heading to Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Land Locks: 2025 Champ Week Picks 49:19

1M ago49:19

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Jake Vos and Shawntez make their picks ahead of Championship Week, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Reaction Time: Iowa State dominates Iowa in decisive Cy-Hawk victory 44:24

1M ago44:24

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Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State's big win against Iowa that saw pure domination from the Cyclones. Just how big was MJ Gaitan's moment? Diving into all the chaos from the Cy-Hawk dual, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Beat Reporters: Purdue test, Audi Crooks NPOY campaign, and Cy-Hawk streak snapped 48:27

1M ago48:27

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Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens hit on all of the big four, previewing men’s basketball’s test against Purdue this weekend and touching on the accession of Killyan Toure and Milan Momcilovic. Plus, Audi Crooks’ National Player of the Year campaign, preferred bowl destinations, and Kevin Dresser ending the Cy-Hawk wrestling drought. Presented…