GAMECHANGER: Iowa State SPOTLIGHTING Special Teams Will Win Them Games

Iowa State Cyclones shift their culture as Jimmy Rogers brings a renewed energy and laser focus to special teams. Can this long-overlooked aspect finally become the Cyclones’ secret weapon for Big 12 success? Nick Marovets spotlights the heightened emphasis on kick and punt returns, the rise of Aidan Flora as a dynamic playmaker, and why Iowa State fans may finally breathe easy—and get excited—when special teams take the field. Nick Marovets also breaks down the offense’s evolving identity, with Jalen Raynor separating himself as the starting quarterback through his pro-style approach and cerebral play. The discussion runs through offensive line battles, Cody Jackson’s ascent at wide receiver, and Arnold Barnes’ fight for snaps at running back. On defense, he examines Iowa State’s loaded line, the impact of the switch to a four-man front, and transparent injury updates that set the Cyclones apart. Could all three phases finally be firing on all cylinders this season?   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. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   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.