NEW: Why Iowa State Will SHOCK Big 12 And EXCEED Expectations Of Last In Conference, Jimmy Rogers

Iowa State Cyclones face preseason skepticism as national media predict a last-place Big 12 finish—can Jimmy Rogers’ squad prove the doubters wrong? Roster turnover, a new coaching staff, and uncertainty at quarterback fuel the debate over the Cyclones’ true potential in the Big 12 title race. Nick Marovets breaks down why perceptions of a major step back at quarterback (from Rocco Becht to Jalen Rayner) and questions at running back and wide receiver may be misleading. The episode spotlights Iowa State’s switch to a four-man front on defense, highlights the recruitment of standout talent like Chuck Alexander Jr., and compares new head coach Jimmy Rogers’ adaptability to the ever-changing landscape of NIL, transfer portals, and modern recruiting. Will the Cyclones outperform expectations and shake up the Big 12 hierarchy?   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!   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 FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   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.