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Cyclone Fanatic
by Chris Williams
Premium Iowa State coverage without the filter. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real conversations from the voices at Cyclone Fanatic — the largest Iowa State community on the internet. If it matters to Cyclone Nation, we’re talking about it.
Episodes
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DAILY CLONE: Can Iowa State Go 10 Deep?
Jake Brend lays out why he thinks Iowa State can go 10 deep in the 2026-27 season on the Daily Clone. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Beat Reporters: How deep can MBB be? + WBB Impressions, Midseason Football Eval
Rob Gray, Jackson Pence, and Jake Brend break down what they learned from both men’s and women’s basketball media days. How deep of a rotation can T.J. Otzelberger play? Will they have a “go-to” guy? As Bill Fennelly enters his final season, what will be the team’s identity? Finally, the guys…
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DAILY CLONE: WBB Media Day Takeaways
Following the final media day of Bill Fennelly's career in Ames, he shares why he wants this last season to be about the players.What do we know about Fennelly's last team? Jake Brend shares his takeaways from media day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Williams & Blum: Iowa State Basketball Preview, Tamin Lipsey & Big 12 Football Picks
Iowa State basketball season is almost here! Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend get ready for the Cyclones’ upcoming season, break down key storylines from men’s and women’s basketball media days, and look ahead to another weekend of Big 12 football. With Iowa State football on its bye...
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DAILY CLONE: Fennelly's Legacy, What will be ISU MBB's Offensive Identity?
As Bill Fennelly begins his 32nd and final year as Iowa State's head coach, Jake Brend shares how important his legacy is.Plus, what will T.J. Otzelberger's offensive identity be this year? Presented by Whiskey River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Media Day Takeaways with Jake Brend
Jake Brend shares his biggest takeaways from men's basketball media days. Regardless of Tamin Lipsey's status, how vital can he be? What will the offense look like without Jefferson and Momcilovic? How does the second year jump happen consistently? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more...
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2026 Men's Basketball Media Day 1-on-1 Special
Basketball season is back! Iowa State kicks off the 2026-27 season with media day. CF's Jake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with returners Tamin Lipsey, Blake Buchanan, Jamarion Batemon, Killyan Toure and Dominykas Pleta. Tamin Lipsey: 00:00-09:55 Blake Buchanan: 09:55-17:36 Jamarion Batemon: 17:36-24:27...
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T.J. Otzelberger Media Day Press Conference
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger starts his sixth year at the helm with a media day press conference to discuss Tamin Lipsey's return to Cyclone basketball. What is the process with getting him on the court? How is the program handling the uncertainty? Otzelberger gets into the dynamics of...
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InCYde Zone: Iowa State’s BYU Loss Exposes Major Problems, Can a Bye Fix It?
Iowa State football has plenty to fix after its loss to BYU. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock break down what went wrong for the Cyclones and what needs to change during the bye week. The InCYde Zone crew examines Iowa State’s offensive struggles, the offensive line’s...
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Williams & Blum: Assessing the Cyclones heading into the bye week
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze Iowa State’s Friday night loss to BYU from a big-picture standpoint. The Big 12 is stronger this year than it has been in a long time. Plus, the first KenPom ratings are out for college basketball. Where are the Cyclones? Guessing the point spreads and more,...
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to No. 8 BYU
The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 8 BYU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF Pregame: Iowa State Can SHOCK BYU?
Can Iowa State pull off the upset at No. 8 BYU? Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview the Cyclones’ massive Friday night road test in Provo and explain why they believe this game is much more winnable than it looked before the season. The guys break down BYU’s injuries, the Cougars looking ahead…
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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State @ BYU
What does Iowa State have to do to pull off a win in Provo?Jake Brend lays out his keys to the game for Iowa State at BYU. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Flora Running Wild, BYU Preview and More | The Night Cap
The guys talk about the WVU game, look quickly at BYU, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Haliburton Homecoming at Hilton
Tyrese Haliburton is making his long-awaited to return to the NBA court following his achilles injury suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals. He's excited to play again and he's excited to play at Hilton Coliseum for the first time in six years. Jake Brend looks ahead to Haliburton's homecoming on the...
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The Beat Reporters: An opportunity against BYU, the NBA at Hilton
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence dive deep into Iowa State’s game against BYU. What parts of the matchup give the Cyclones a chance to make a statement? Plus, the guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s return to Hilton Coliseum and look back at the last time Brend covered an NBA game. Presented…
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Williams & Blum: Can Iowa State Beat No. 8 BYU? The Path to a Cyclone Upset
Can Iowa State beat No. 8 BYU in Provo? Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the Cyclones’ path to an upset, the injuries facing BYU, Bear Bachmeier’s style, and why this matchup could look much more like Iowa State’s game at Iowa than the recent West Virginia shootout. The guys dive deep…
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DAILY CLONE: How can Iowa State slow down Bear Bachmeier?
After 53 missed tackles against Utah and West Virginia, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbit diagnose where the problems are coming from.Jake Brend explains the importance of fixing the tackling quickly with another capable running QB in Bear Bachmeier on the other side. Presented by Whiskey River.…
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DAILY CLONE: What did Brend Learn This Weekend?
There was a lot learned about Iowa State and the Big 12 on Saturday, Jake Brend gives his five biggest takeaways from the weekend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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InCYde Zone: Aiden Flora Is a STAR! Can the Cyclones Shock BYU?
Aiden Flora has officially arrived. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell break down Iowa State’s wild 45-42 win over West Virginia and the breakout performance from Flora, who rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns while throwing two more TDs. The guys discuss…
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Williams & Blum: Offensive outburst for the Cyclones on homecoming; date with BYU is next
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 45-42 win over West Virginia. The Cyclones snapped out of their recent offensive funk to blow up the scoreboard, while now the defense is struggling with tackling as injuries continue to pile up. What do the guys think about Iowa State’s…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State beats West Virginia
Levi Stevenson and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over West Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Iowa State vs West Virginia FULL Preview, 3 Keys to the Game, Big 12 Week 5 Preview
Jake Brend previews Iowa State's massive Saturday showdown against West Virginia with his three keys to the game, a final score prediction and his week five Big 12 picks. Presented by Wyffels Hyrbids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: HUGE Game for the Cyclones against West Virginia
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State vs. West Virginia, breaking down the Big 12 implications, Aiden Flora, the defensive bounce-back, and the blueprint to a Cyclone victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Beat Reporters: Huge QB Test, Hutchens Returns & Tamin Lipsey Is BACK?!
The Beat Reporters are back with a special reunion as Ben Hutchens returns to join Jake Brend and Rob Gray for a deep dive into Iowa State football, West Virginia, and the latest Tamin Lipsey news. Ben just covered Oklahoma State’s trip to Morgantown and breaks down what he saw from the...
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The Night Cap: Utah Fallout, WVU Preview and More
Dylan, Levi, and Matthias recap the Utah game and quickly look ahead to West Virginia this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Jamie Pollard Update
Jamie Pollard announced on the 'Cyclones Coaches Corner' show that this is his last week in the office as athletics director. Jake Brend shares what that means on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Williams & Blum: Is West Virginia a Good Matchup for Iowa State?
Iowa State vs. West Virginia is here, and Chris Williams and Jake Brend break down the biggest matchup of the weekend for the Cyclones. The guys dive deep into West Virginia’s dangerous rushing attack led by Michael Hawkins and Cam Cook, and why Iowa State’s linebackers and tackling will be...
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DAILY CLONE: Can Iowa State slow down West Virginia's ELITE rushing attack?
As Iowa State prepares to face one of the nation's best rushing attacks, what can they do to stop it?For Jimmy Rogers, it comes down to tackling. Jake Brend shares how Iowa State can be better against West Virginia than they were versus Utah. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank...
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Tamin Lipsey is BACK?! Plus, do expectations change after Saturday's game? DAILY CLONE
Tamin Lipsey is back on Iowa State's official roster. What does it mean for Iowa State basketball?Plus, Jake Brend shares where his football expectations are after Saturday's game against Utah. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices....
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InCYde Zone: What is Iowa State's Identity?
What did Iowa State’s loss to No. 15 Utah REALLY tell us about the Cyclones? Jacqueline Cordova, former Iowa State offensive lineman Jake Remsburg, and former Cyclone Jirehl Brock break down Iowa State’s 31-17 loss to Utah and examine what needs to change moving forward. The crew discusses Utah’s...
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Williams & Blum: What to take from Iowa State’s uneven performance against Utah
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze a game that was the tale of two halves, in Iowa State’s 31-17 loss to Utah on Saturday in Jack Trice Stadium. How do the Cyclones build on their second half comeback for future games? Looking ahead to week five of college football and more, all courtesy of...
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CF POSTGAME: Cyclones Come Up Short Against No. 15 Utah
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 15 Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State Opens Big 12 Play Against No. 15 Utah
Jake Brend and Chris Williams take one last look at Iowa State-Utah ahead of Saturday's matchup at Jack Trice Stadium. Can the Cyclones play spoiler? The guys break down a potential path to victory for Iowa State and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Utah Game PREDICTION & Tamin Lipsey Status
An update on the Tamin Lipsey situation and a Utah game prediction with Jake Brend. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Beat Reporters: Tamin Lipsey CAN Come Back?! Iowa State vs. Utah Preview
Tamin Lipsey is eligible (for now). The Beat Reporters break down the latest on Lipsey’s NCAA eligibility case and what his potential return could mean for Iowa State basketball. Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence also preview Iowa State vs. No. 15 Utah, the Cyclones’ first Big 12 game of…
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THE NIGHT CAP: Utah Preview, Tamin Lipsey Injunction
Matthias and Levi quickly recap the Bowling Green game and then move on to talk some Utah football, Jaylen Raynor, and Tamin Lipsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: What's the chess match between Morgan Scalley and Jimmy Rogers?
While Utah plays their first road game of the season, what does Iowa State have to do to move the ball on the Utes' aggressive and impressive defense? Jake Brend lays out the game of the chess. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Williams & Blum: Blueprint to Iowa State Upsetting Utah
Iowa State vs. Utah is the biggest test of the season, and the Cyclones may have the perfect conditions for a massive upset. Chris Williams and Brent Blum preview the top-15 Utes coming to Ames for a rainy, physical showdown at Jack Trice Stadium. The guys explain why this is such a massive...
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DAILY CLONE: Preparing for two Utah quarterbacks at once
Utah runs a lot of unique personnel groupings, including playing QB Devon Dampier and QB Byrd Ficklin together.As Iowa State prepares for a unique offense, they also prepare for a "nasty" game.Jake Brend reports on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: It's Jaylen Raynor's Moment against Utah
QB1 Jaylen Raynor is a hot topic as Iowa State heads into Big 12 play, Jake Brend lays out why it's Raynor's time to shine against Utah. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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InCYde Zone: Wrapping up Non-Con Play, Prepping for the Big 12
Jake Remsburg, Colin Newell, and Jirehl Brock are joined by Jake Brend to recap Iowa State’s 55-7 win over Bowling Green. What do the guys see out of Jaylen Raynor? How do they evaluate the progression of the running backs and offensive line? Overall, the proud alumni share their thoughts on the...
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Williams & Blum: Surging Cyclones set for showdown with Utah
Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze what we learned about Jimmy Rogers’ team in a rout of Bowling Green. Will the Utah game next Saturday be a sellout? Discussing Jaylen Raynor’s performance, the Big 12’s hierarchy and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State Blows Out Bowling Green
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's blowout victory against Bowling Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Basketball Schedule Reaction
Jake Brend reacts to Iowa State's Big 12 basketball schedule release. Presnted by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State Hosts Bowling Green to Close Non-Con
Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview Iowa State's matchup with Bowling Green in their final non-conference game. What should we see from the Cyclones this weekend? Brend and CW discuss expectations moving forward for Iowa State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Beat Reporters: Changing Iowa State’s Expectations? Jimmy Rogers, Tamin Lipsey & More
Iowa State’s defense has exceeded expectations through two games, and The Beat Reporters break down what the Cyclones could become under Jimmy Rogers. Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence discuss Iowa State’s impressive defensive performance against Iowa, why the Cyclones should be viewed as a...
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CyHawk Sorrows | BG Preview | Tamin Back to Iowa State?? | THE NIGHT CAP
Levi, Matthias, and Dylan talk about the week in football, as well as the potential of Tamin Lipsey coming back to Iowa State for one more season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DAILY CLONE: Where does Iowa State's roster spending stack up against the Big 12?
The Athletic compiled a list of the estimated roster budget for every P4 team.Jake Brend looks at where Iowa State stacks up against their Big 12 peers and analyzes what it means. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.Link to the article:...
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Williams & Blum: Who Will Be Iowa State's Playmaker?
Chris Williams and Brent Blum preview Iowa State's matchup against Bowling Green. Is it a good or bad spot for the Cyclones? The guys discuss who could be the biggest playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, the Big 12 slate, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Premium Iowa State coverage without the filter. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real conversations from the voices at Cyclone Fanatic — the largest Iowa State community on the internet. If it matters to Cyclone Nation, we’re talking about it.
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