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Jake Brend ranks Iowa State's 2026 football schedule 12 through 1 based off of interest in each game. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Brent Blum take a look at all the angles surrounding the Brendan Sorsby gambling allegations. Can the Big 12 step in? Discussing the NBA Draft in a few weeks and what it looks like for former Cyclones. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's 2026 transfer portal class and dig into which players are set to break out next season. The guys also discuss Milan Momcilovic transferring to Kentucky as well as the new additions to T.J. Otzelberger's coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend blind drafts a Cyclone basketball lineup with random players picked by Aiden Wyatt. Brend builds a starting lineup, a bench and cuts two players for a team coached by T.J. Otzleberger. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby receives an injunction from the district court in Lubbock to allow him to play in 2026 despite his sports gambling violations. Who gets the blame for how the situation has played out? Jake Brend shares his opinion. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum go position-by-position to rank Iowa State’s roster in terms of comfortability. Plus, the guys analyze the first quarterback commitment of the Jimmy Rogers era. All presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray put a bow on the Milan Momcilovic saga that lands him at Kentucky. What does Tamin Lipsey's future look like as he makes his way around NBA workouts? The Wheel brings the good, the bad, and the ugly. All this and more courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend shares what his realistic expectations for Jaylen Raynor in his one season as a Cyclone and the type of legacy he could leave in Ames. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend decides whether he'll buy, sell or hold every Big 12 football coach. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the big day on Capitol Hill in college sports, as the Big Ten and SEC released a joint statement. What's best for college sports? Spinning the wheel of ISU history and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky and Tamin Lipsey is interviewed following his workout with Golden State to discuss the feedback he's received and how he's handling the pressure. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt blind draft 10 Iowa State basketball players since 2010. Brend has to build a starting five, bench three and cut two. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the growing congressional battle over college athletics, react to Milan Momcilovic officially returning to college basketball, and discuss why Texas Tech has become the Big 12’s biggest villain — and maybe its biggest hope. 🏛️ Congress is finally stepping into college sports Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell, Nick Saban, Cody Campbell, and even the president of the New York Yankees are now involved in shaping the future of college athletics. Chris & Brent break down why this bipartisan bill could fundamentally change NIL, revenue sharing, and the future of the Big 12. 🏀 Momcilovic fallout continues The guys discuss why Milan leaving Iowa State hurts differently than the football departures, how the Tennessee game may have changed everything, and why Kentucky and Louisville are emerging as the favorites. 🌪️ What this means for Iowa State fans From Addy Brown and Audi Crooks to Rocco Becht and Milan, the conversation turns toward the emotional toll modern college sports is taking on fan bases outside the SEC and Big Ten power structure. 🔥 Texas Tech vs. Texas gets personal Steve Sarkisian took shots at Texas Tech, and Cody Campbell immediately fired back. Chris and Brent explain why the Red Raiders have become the Big 12’s last line of defense against SEC arrogance. 📺 Also included: • Why the Big 12 desperately needs playoff expansion • The SEC fighting NIL regulation • Bridget Carleton thriving in the WNBA • Brett Yormark and the future of the Big 12 Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend recaps the Big 12 basketball meetings in Frisco, hitting on the potential 20 game conference schedule, tournament expansion and donor fatigue. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to the news of Milan Momcilovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft and what the fan reaction has been since his decision. Kickoff times are here, and it will be a primetime Cy-Hawk. Going back to the wheel to relive some great Cyclone memories and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milan Momcilovic officially withdraws from the NBA Draft and will play in college next year. Why it most likely won't be Iowa State, why it's okay to be sad and why the Cyclones will be okay. Jake Brend explains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Milan Momcilovic situation ahead of his decision to stay in the draft or come back to college. The guys touch on what's happening around conference meetings this week, the latest on Brendan Sorsby, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he updates all of the news from over the weekend. Cyclone golf has their best NCAA Tournament finish ever, Emily Ryan gets promoted to assistant coach, the Players Era bracket it released, Milan Momcilovic's decision looms and watch the best from Nate Heise's CF interview. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the national fallout from Jamie Pollard’s comments about the SEC and Big Ten, discuss Iowa State’s uncertain football outlook heading into year one under Jimmy Rogers’ new-look roster, and break down the latest on Milan Momcilovic’s NBA Draft decision. 🔥 Jamie Pollard becomes the center of the college football world The guys discuss why Pollard’s comments exploded nationally, the SEC meetings happening this week, and why the future of the College Football Playoff could shape Iowa State athletics for years to come. 🏈 Iowa opens as a double-digit favorite over Iowa State Vegas releases an early Cy-Hawk line, and Chris & Brent debate whether the number is fair, what Kinnick Stadium is worth in the betting market, and why six wins might actually be a successful season for the Cyclones. 🏀 Milan Momcilovic decision week With the NBA Draft deadline approaching, the guys discuss why Milan returning to college may no longer mean returning to Iowa State — and which blue bloods are circling if he withdraws from the draft. 🎙️ Also included: • SEC vs. Big Ten playoff politics • Steve Sarkisian’s Big 12 comments • Iowa State’s Players Era tournament draw • Emily Ryan's promotion • Iowa State women’s golf making a national title push Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State guard Nate Heise sits down with Jake Brend to reminisce on his time at Iowa State, talk about his special relationship with T.J. Otzelberger, share what's next in his basketball journey and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As talks of a potential 24 team playoff continue, what do Jamie Pollard and Jimmy Rogers think of expansion? Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens react to Jamie Pollard's comments about the future of college athletics. What else was said at Iowa State's annual Tailgate Tour? Taking a trip down memory lane with The Wheel and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend explains why 2026 signee Jackson Kiss flipped his commitment to UNLV. Bill Fennelly talks about his future, the play style for the 2026-27 roster and the new voices within his staff. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss signee Jackson Kiss flipping to UNLV and what it means in the grand scheme of things. Iowa State adds a running back following an injury. Discussing Jamie Pollard's comments on the Big Ten and SEC. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State football lands Tulane running back Arnold Barnes III in the transfer portal. What does it mean for the room? T.J. Otzelberger goes in-depth on the incoming transfers with what they bring to the table. Plus, he argues why Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic should be first round picks. Jake Brend has it all in the Northwest Bank Studios, presented by Whiskey River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Rogers announces that Salahadin Allah is out for the season. What's next for the running backs room? Jamie Pollard shares an update on CyTown. Jake Brend reports on Monday's Daily Clone. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum dive deeper into the creation of Iowa State football’s new program under Jimmy Rogers and the construction of its roster. Williams makes the point that it’s probably best for everybody if national expectations are incredibly low this season. The guys take a handful of mailbag questions about the roster and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Jackson Pence react to four-star power forward Donovan Davis' decision to commit to Iowa State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Donovan Davis commitment ahead of his decision Wednesday night. Duke goes over everyone's head to stream games on Amazon Prime. How does that change the rest of college sports? Talking Jayden Jackson and more courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend previews the Donovan Davis decision and what it could mean for T.J. Otzelberger. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should former Cyclones be remembered if they finish their college career at another school? Jake Brend shares his inner dialogue on a big issue in college athletics going forward. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices