CHANGE: Iowa State Will Be UNEXPECTEDLY Good Thanks To New Identity, Will DOMINATE Big 12 With Shift

Iowa State Cyclones football is on the brink of a dramatic transformation as new leadership signals a bold defensive and special teams identity shift—can this new approach catapult the Cyclones into national contention? Nick Marovets spotlights Iowa State’s evolving strategy under Jimmy Rogers, analyzing how defensive benchmarks like holding opponents to 14 points per game and standout special teams returners Aidan Flora and Cam Pettaway could define the team’s reputation moving forward. Discussion centers on the implications of the AP preseason poll, skepticism over Iowa’s top-25 ranking, and which Cyclones defensive players—like Isaac Terrell and Zamir Hawk—are primed for sack-filled breakouts. With the NCAA’s new 5-and-5 rule amplifying the importance of player development and early impact, this episode asks: Is 2024 the season Iowa State football rebrands itself for long-term success? Don’t miss this spirited breakdown of roster potential, coaching influence, and the Cyclones’ quest for respect in the Big 12. Image Credit: Nirmalendu Majumdar - Imagn Images   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. .   The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.