Can Drew Mestemaker Lead OSU Past Iowa State? Halloween Showdown Preview

Cal is joined by Jake Schaefer from the Play The Fight Song Podcast to preview the 2026 football season for both Oklahoma State and Iowa State.The Cowboys enter Year 1 under head coach Eric Morris after one of the biggest roster overhauls in college football, while Iowa State begins a new era under Jimmy Rogers following Matt Campbell's departure. The guys discuss new coaches, transfer portal additions, quarterback battles, expectations for both programs, the culture changes taking place in Stillwater and Ames, and the massive Halloween matchup when Oklahoma State travels to Iowa State.Can the Cowboys get revenge after last season's heartbreaking loss? How good can Drew Mestemaker be? Is Iowa State rebuilding or reloading? Jake gives the Cyclone perspective and helps preview one of the most intriguing games on Oklahoma State's schedule.Subscribe for more Oklahoma State coverage!#OKState #OklahomaState #IowaState #Big12Football #CollegeFootballSeveral of the coaching and roster changes discussed stem from Iowa State's transition from longtime coach Matt Campbell to Jimmy Rogers and Oklahoma State's first season under Eric Morris.⏰ YouTube Timestamps (50 Minutes)0:00 Intro & Welcome Jake Schaefer2:15 What is the mood around Iowa State entering a new era?5:45 Matt Campbell leaves Ames – how Cyclone fans reacted9:30 Jimmy Rogers takes over Iowa State13:15 Biggest Iowa State roster additions and losses18:00 Iowa State quarterback outlook: Jaylen Raynor vs the field22:00 Oklahoma State Year 1 under Eric Morris27:15 Drew Mestemaker and the new-look Cowboy offense31:00 Biggest questions surrounding Oklahoma State35:15 Comparing the two rebuilds: Who is closer to contending?39:00 Halloween in Ames: Oklahoma State at Iowa State preview44:00 Will OSU get revenge after last year's loss?47:00 Season predictions for both teams49:00 Final thoughts & where to find JakeGive it a listen and let us know your predictions for both teams this season! #OKState #IowaState #Big12Oklahoma State, Oklahoma State Football, OKState, OSU Football, Iowa State, Iowa State Football, Cyclones Football, Big 12 Football, Big 12 Podcast, College Football Podcast, Eric Morris, Jimmy Rogers, Drew Mestemaker, Jake Schaefer, Play The Fight Song Podcast, Oklahoma State Podcast, Cyclones Podcast, College Football Preview, 2026 Football Season, Oklahoma State vs Iowa State, Jack Trice Stadium, Halloween Game, Big 12 Preview, Cowboy Football, Ames Iowa, CGA Tour Podcast, OSU vs ISU