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byChris Williams
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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.
Episodes(40 episodes)
The 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 Iowa State basketball.
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence also preview Iowa State vs. No. 15 Utah, the Cyclones’ first Big 12 game of the Jimmy Rogers era at Jack Trice Stadium. Can Iowa State pull off the upset in a potential rain-soaked White Out?
The guys break down Utah’s explosive offense, Iowa State’s defense, Jaylen Raynor and the Cyclones’ play-action passing game, the importance of the running ga...
Published: Sep 24, 2026Duration: 55m 6s
THE 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 24, 2026Duration: 2h 0m 6s
DAILY 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 Brend lays out the game of the chess. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 23, 2026Duration: 13m 42s
Williams & 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 preview the top-15 Utes coming to Ames for a rainy, physical showdown at Jack Trice Stadium.
The guys explain why this is such a massive opportunity for Jimmy Rogers and Iowa State, which has already earned significantly more respect than expected after three weeks. They break down the dramatic movement in the point spread, Iowa State’s improved power ratings, and what a win over Utah co...
Published: Sep 23, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 35s
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, they also prepare for a "nasty" game.Jake Brend reports on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 22, 2026Duration: 8m 30s
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 Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 21, 2026Duration: 12m 26s
InCYde 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 Raynor? How do they evaluate the progression of the running backs and offensive line? Overall, the proud alumni share their thoughts on the new-look Cyclones heading into Big 12 play. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 21, 2026Duration: 53m 28s
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? Discussing Jaylen Raynor’s performance, the Big 12’s hierarchy and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 20, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 36s
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
Published: Sep 19, 2026Duration: 19m 47s
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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 17, 2026Duration: 10m 9s
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 weekend? Brend and CW discuss expectations moving forward for Iowa State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 17, 2026Duration: 22m 57s
The 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 Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence discuss Iowa State’s impressive defensive performance against Iowa, why the Cyclones should be viewed as a legitimate bowl contender, and how much the offense can improve as the season progresses.
The guys dive into Jalen Raynor’s development, the offensive line, explosive plays, Aiden Flora, the emergence of new receivers, and what Iowa State still needs to unlock...
Published: Sep 17, 2026Duration: 57m 3s
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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 17, 2026Duration: 1h 22m 37s
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 analyzes what it means. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.Link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/college-football-nil-spending-budgets/?unlocked_article_code=1.BlE.2tp8.SMuBrJfcAyL0&source=emp_shared_interactive&smid=url-share-ta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 16, 2026Duration: 13m 30s
Williams & 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 biggest playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, the Big 12 slate, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 16, 2026Duration: 1h 8m 19s
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 Rogers and Tyler Roehl share the importance of connecting on big plays. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 15, 2026Duration: 16m 3s
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 Iowa.With 10 games to go, Brend reevaluates his 2026 season outlook. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 14, 2026Duration: 17m 28s
InCYde 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 Cordova, Jake Remsburg, Jirehl Brock and Colin Newell break down Iowa State's heartbreaking loss in Iowa City and explain why the Cyclones may have been better than expected.
The crew dives into Iowa State's impressive performance at the line of scrimmage, the offensive line's improvement from Week 1, Iowa State's defense holding Iowa under 100 rushing yards, and the costly second-half penalties that ultimately...
Published: Sep 14, 2026Duration: 1h 5m 0s
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’ first season. The guys dig into the complicated conversation surrounding Jaylen Raynor, make the case for Iowa State’s defensive line as one of the Big 12’s best and look ahead to next week’s college football slate. All presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Sep 13, 2026Duration: 1h 14m 35s
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
Published: Sep 13, 2026Duration: 24m 31s