Best CycloneFanatic Podcasts (2025)

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

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1h 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

41m 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

1d 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

3d ago7:58

7:58

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

7d 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

4d 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

5d 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

10d 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

7d 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

8d 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

8d ago59:54

59:54

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

10d 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

10d 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

11d ago1:01:27

1:01:27

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

11d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

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

14d 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

14d 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

15d 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

16d 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

16d 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

16d 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

17d 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

20d 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

21d 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

21d 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

22d 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

22d 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

23d 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

24d ago44:24

44:24

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

25d ago48:27

48:27

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…

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DAILY CLONE: National Signing Day & Big 12 Coaching Carousel 10:22

25d ago10:22

10:22

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell breaks down his 2026 recruiting class, specifically the fit of Jeffery Roberts and Elijah Reeder. Then Jake Brend updates the crazy week of the coaching carousel in the Big 12. Plus, a fun story from Conrad Hawley! Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad c…

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Williams & Blum: Coaching carousel madness, champ week, and hoops 1:12:12

25d ago1:12:12

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Sitake staying at BYU, Chris Klieman stepping away from K-State, and the dominoes that fell. How many teams will the Big 12 get into the CFP? Talking Cyclone Hoops and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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InCYde Zone: OL dogs, run game strong, and big picture of college football 1:01:01

26d ago1:01:01

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Jacqueline Cordova, Colin Newell, Jirehl Brock, and Jake Remsburg quickly debrief Iowa State's final regular-season win over Oklahoma State before taking a step back and looking at the big picture. How good was this offensive line? Looking around at the state of college football and more, courtesy of Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choice…

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DAILY CLONE: Lipsey injury update, Toure's elevation, Milan's confidence 8:44

26d ago8:44

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzeleberger provides an update on Tamin Lipsey's injury status and how his point is progressing. Jake Brend reports from Hilton Coliseum on how Killyan Toure has elevated in more ways than one and how Milan Momcilovic continues to build more and more confidence. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studio…

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Let Him Cook feat. Conrad Hawley: Journey to Iowa State, life as the C.E.O, and more 1:08:00

27d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson are joined by Cyclone Legend and former Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley as he discusses how he ended up at Iowa State with Coach Otzelberger. What was it like being the C.E.O.? Life stories, being a benchwarmer, and how he turned it all into a lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DAILY CLONE: Undefeated week for the Big 4, Audi's record, Brent Blum stepping away 10:05

27d ago10:05

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps a perfect week in Iowa State Athletics from the "big four" programs. Wrestling ends a 21 year drought, Audi Crooks breaks her own school record, men's basketball is back in the top 10 and Matt Campbell reflects on the 8-4 regular season. Plus, Brent Blum's impact on Iowa State Athletics. Presented by Farew…

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Williams & Blum: Cyclone wrestling’s big win, Audi, & football postseason thoughts 1:10:06

28d ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s big victory over Iowa on the mat Sunday. What it could mean big picture for Kevin Dresser’s program. Audi Crooks goes off for 47 & Williams makes a big statement. Plus, Iowa State football concluded its regular season with an 8-4 record. What the offseason might look like, bowl game speculation, gues…

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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State closes regular-season with win at Oklahoma State 22:35

29d ago22:35

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Chris Williams, Jake Brend, and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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CF PREGAME: Iowa State closes regular season at Oklahoma State 13:32

30d ago13:32

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Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's last regular-season game of the 2025 campaign as they hit the road to face Oklahoma State. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Let Him Cook: Feast Week Recap 1:00:13

1M ago1:00:13

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Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson take a deep dive into Iowa State's 3-0 finish at the Players Era Invitational. What did we learn about the Cyclones? Getting into the analytics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Oklahoma State Preview & CyHawk Wrestling Drought 8:25

1M ago8:25

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On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews the weekend for Iowa State football against Oklahoma State and the CyHawk Wrestling Duel. Matt Campbell talks about the impact of still potentially reaching nine wins and Kevin Dresser shares what a win over Iowa could mean for his team. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest…

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Land Locks: Week 14 Picks for the 2025 Season 1:07:27

1M ago1:07:27

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Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their final regular-season picks, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: Syracuse Recap, Dominant Second Half, Winning Big W/O Tamin Again 6:27

1M ago6:27

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps No. 15 Iowa State's 95-64 win over Syracuse. Listen to what T.J. Otzelberger said about his team's effort in the second half blowout and why he's proud of how the Cyclones played without Tamin Lipsey. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Reaction Time: 2025 Cy-Hawk Preview with Eli McKown 1:14:58

1M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview the 2025 Cy-Hawk dual while highlighting the key matches for the Cyclones. Eli McKown of the Des Moines Register joins the program to discuss the Hawkeyes and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State closes Vegas trip with whooping of Syracuse 37:16

1M ago37:16

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Jake Brend and Chris Williams to No. 15 Iowa State's thumping of Syracuse, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Williams & Blum: Players Era Invitational reaction, Oklahoma State Preview 49:08

1M ago49:08

49:08

Chris Williams and Brent Blum give their thoughts on Iowa State out at the Players Era Invitational before diving into the last regular-season football game for the Cyclones. Looking around the Big 12 and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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The Beat Reporters: Top 5 Wins of Otz' Tenure, Players Era, 9 wins perspective 57:16

1M ago57:16

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray sit down to react to Iowa State's first two wins in the Players Era Festival, share some frustrations of the tournament in Las Vegas and rank the top five wins of the T.J. Otzelberger era. Then, would nine wins be a success for Matt Campbell? Who is the most important defensive player to retain? Plus, a CyHawk …

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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State dominates Creighton 31:21

1M ago31:21

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Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 15 Iowa State's dominant win over Creighton to move to 2-0 at the Players Era Invitational, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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DAILY CLONE: St. John's recap, Otzelberger's 100th win, Buchanan's impact, 2026 football recruiting 7:45

1M ago7:45

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On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger reacts to the 100th win of his tenure in a thriller against St. John's. Otzelberger breaks down Blake Buchanan's impressive finish down the stretch and Milan Momcilovic's big day scoring. Plus, Matt Campbell lands three commits for the 2026 class on Monday. Presented by Whiskey River in the…

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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 14 St. John's 28:20

1M ago28:20

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Jake Brend and Matt Van Winkle react to Iowa State's win over St. John's, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams