SHOCKWAVE: Iowa State Loses Braden Awls to ACL Tear, How Will ISU, Jimmy Rogers, Respond?

Iowa State Cyclones football faces a pivotal spring as new head coach Jimmie Rogers shakes up the roster and staff—but must now adapt after highly-touted safety Braden Alls suffers a season-ending ACL tear. Can the Cyclones’ next-man-up mentality and defensive depth absorb yet another injury blow, or will history repeat itself with durability concerns plaguing the season’s outlook? Host Nick Marovets spotlights the emerging quarterback battle between Jalen Rayner and Zane Flores, takes stock of a deep and dynamic running back room, and questions whether Iowa State’s offensive line can set the tone for a run-heavy attack. On defense, Nick breaks down Rogers’ schematic philosophy, a culture rooted in player-led development, and why this year’s defense could redefine “do your job” football. The episode also teases what fans can expect at the spring showcase and the crucial early signs for Cyclone success.   Everydayer Club  If 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! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Turbo Tax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. 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.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   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.