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Williams & Blum: The guys are confident after loss at Baylor; dissecting the start of hoops
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s football loss at Baylor. Despite taking an L, the guys see reasons to be optimistic about the final three games of the season. Plus, critiquing Big 12 officiating’s process and the broadcast from Saturday. Guessing the point spreads. Closing the...
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CF Postgame: Iowa State loses to Baylor, 42-31
Jake Brend and Chris Williams react to Iowa State's 42-31 loss to Baylor. What changed after Iowa State's fast start? Who gets the blame? Which positives can be taken from Waco into the rest of the season?
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Post-Post Game Show: Iowa State Wins Home Opener
Iowa State takes down Southern Miss 83-57
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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State at Baylor
Can Iowa State carry the momentum into November?Jake Brend lays out his three keys to victory for Iowa State as they head into Waco.
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CF PREGAME: Can the Cyclones Steal a Road Win in Waco?
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's road game against Baylor, debating whether the Cyclones are in a letdown spot after their wild win over Oklahoma State. They discuss injuries, Baylor's coaching change, bowl eligibility, and the importance of building momentum under Jimmy Rogers.
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DAILY CLONE: Iowa State is Still Finding Their Identity
T.J. Otzelberger made it clear that Iowa State doesn't know their full identity yet. How will they find it and what will it be? Jake Brend lays it out in the Daily Clone.
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What Went Wrong Against Memphis and Southern Miss Preview | Let Him Cook
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's loss to Memphis in the season opener for the Cyclones. The guys talk about what they saw and what needs to be fixed before conference play starts in January. The boys also take a look at Southern Miss.
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The Beat Reporters: Can Iowa State Build on Its Wild Win Over Oklahoma State?
Jake Brend, Jackson Pence, and Rob Gray break down Iowa State's thrilling win over Oklahoma State, the emergence of Aiden Flora, and the Cyclones' upcoming road test against Baylor. Plus, a look at Iowa State basketball's season-opening loss to Memphis and the defensive adjustments needed moving...
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Williams & Blum: Crossover Season is Officially Here
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State basketball's loss to Memphis and the early concerns facing the Cyclones. Then they look ahead to Iowa State football's Big 12 showdown with Baylor, including injury updates, matchup keys, and score predictions. Plus, the latest Big 12 and…
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Reaction Time: What We Learned From Iowa State Wrestling's Season Opener
Iowa State wrestling opens the season with a 29-12 victory over Bucknell, and the Brent Metcalf era is officially underway! Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser break down the Cyclones' season opener, the biggest individual performances, and what stood out from the first dual meet. Evan and Jacob...
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DAILY CLONE: MBB Concern Level? Rogers Focused on Baylor, Not Future
Following a season opening loss, what's Jake Brend's concern level?Plus, despite the huge win over Oklahoma State, Jimmy Rogers is already moved onto Baylor.Brend report on the Daily Clone.
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CF POSTGAME: No. 18 Iowa State Falls in Season-Opener to Memphis
Chris Williams reacts to No. 18 Iowa State's loss to Memphis, courtesy of AgriGold.
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DAILY CLONE: Memphis Preview & Aiden Flora is Special
Iowa State starts the basketball season tonight with a game against Memphis in Sioux Falls. Jake Brend previews the matchup and puts a bow on the Cyclones' win over Oklahoma State on the Daily Clone. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.
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InCYde Zone: Cyclones Storm the Field! Breaking Down Iowa State's Walk-Off Win
Iowa State football pulls off a thrilling walk-off win over No. 24 Oklahoma State! Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock break down an unforgettable Halloween night at Jack Trice Stadium, where Kyle Konrardy delivered the game-winning field goal, and the Cyclones earned a…
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Williams & Blum: Cyclones stun OSU; Yormark out in Big 12, hoops tip-off
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze Iowa State’s stunning 51-point outburst over Oklahoma State on Halloween night. The guys discuss Brett Yormark’s decision to leave the Big 12. What’s the league’s current playoff scenario? Plus, guessing the point spreads and more. All courtesy of Mechdyne.
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CF POSTGAME: Cyclones Win At The Buzzer To Stun No. 24 Oklahoma State
Aiden Wyatt and Jeff Woody react to Iowa State's win over No. 24 Oklahoma State, courtesy of AgriGold.
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Iowa State Basketball Preview: Nate Schmidt on Tamin Lipsey, Killyan Toure, & More
Iowa State basketball is ready to tip off a new season, and assistant coach Nate Schmidt joins Chris Williams on Cyclone Fanatic to break down the Cyclones’ roster, offensive identity, and what to expect this season. Schmidt discusses the transition following a busy offseason, including injuries,...
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State Faces a Massive Test Against Oklahoma State’s Explosive Offense
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State’s Halloween-night matchup with No. 24 Oklahoma State. The guys break down how the Cyclones can slow down Drew Mestemaker, force turnovers, control the clock, and get Aiden Flora involved. Plus, a look back at the rivalry’s memorable moments and...
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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State vs Oklahoma State
Ahead of Saturday's game, Jake Brend provides his three keys to Iowa State vs Oklahoma State on the Daily Clone.
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The Beat Reporters: Full Oklahoma State Preview with Ben Hutchens
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence are joined by former Iowa State beat reporter and current Oklahoma State reporter Ben Hutchens to break down Saturday’s matchup. What areas are the Cowboys vulnerable to an upset? How much do Oklahoma State fans still talk about 2011? All of that and more,...
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How does Iowa State turn the season around? | The Night Cap
Dylan, Matthias, and Levi talk about meat while ignoring the Arizona game, but then dive straight into this weekend's game against Oklahoma State.
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DAILY CLONE: Does Wazzu vs North Texas in 2025 Mean Anything?
Jimmy Rogers and Eric Morris faced off last year and it was ugly. North Texas beat Washington State 59-10.How much weight does that result hold, if any? Even more, what can Iowa State take from how Washington State responded to adversity a year ago?Jake Brend discusses on the Daily Clone.
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Reaction Time: Iowa State Wrestling’s New Era! Roster Questions, Fan Experience and More
Iowa State wrestling is back, and the Brent Metcalf era officially begins this weekend! Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser return for a new season of Reaction Time on Cyclone Fanatic to preview the Cyclones’ 2026-27 wrestling season, break down the new-look roster, and discuss what to expect under...
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Williams & Blum: What will it take for Iowa State to hang with Oklahoma State?
Jake Brend and Brent Blum break down Iowa State's matchup with Oklahoma State. What can the Cyclone offense do to bounce back? How can the defense slow down one of the best offenses in the country? The guys share their opinion on how the staff should approach the rest of the season, preview the...
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Let Him Cook: Iowa State Basketball’s Ceiling, Big 12 Picks and Season Predictions
Tamin Lipsey is back at Iowa State, and college basketball season is finally here! Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson return for Season 4 of Let Him Cook on Cyclone Fanatic to preview the 2026-27 Iowa State basketball season, break down the Cyclones’ roster, and make their Big 12 basketball predictions....
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DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers is Sticking with Jaylen Raynor
Jaylen Raynor is starting at quarterback on Saturday against Oklahoma State. Jimmy Rogers explains the decision and Jake Brend shares his perspective on the Daily Clone. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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DAILY CLONE: Does Jimmy Rogers Deserve a Mulligan?
As Iowa State's losses continue to mount, how much grace does Jimmy Rogers get in year one? Jake Brend shares his opinion on the Daily Clone. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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Williams & Blum: What's the fix for Cyclone Football? Plus, Northwestern Takeaways
Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Jake Brend breakdown Iowa State's blowout loss to Arizona. What potential solutions are out for there Iowa State? What do the guys make of the quarterback situation? Then, Brend and Williams react to Iowa State's dominant exhibition win over Northwestern. What...
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InCYde Zone: Where Do the Real Problems Lie for Iowa State? Reacting to Arizona Blowout
Iowa State football gets blown out at Arizona, and the former Cyclones on InCYde Zone break down what went wrong and what needs to change. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, Colin Newell, and Jirehl Brock offer their perspectives on a tough loss and the challenges facing Jimmy Rogers in his first...
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls flat against No. 25 Arizona
The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's blowout loss to No. 25 Arizona, courtesy of AgriGold.
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State vs. No. 25 Arizona Preview, Can the Cyclones Bounce Back?
Jake Brend and Jackson Pence preview Iowa State's road matchup with No. 25 Arizona, breaking down the Cyclones' offensive struggles, the Wildcats' dangerous passing attack, and the challenges posed by Arizona's pass rush. The guys discuss the keys to an upset, including protecting the…
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DAILY CLONE: Brend's Three Keys to Iowa State at Arizona
Get prepped for Iowa State @ Arizona with Jake Brend's three keys to the game on the Daily Clone.
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The Beat Reporters: Arizona Preview, Exhibition Overreactions, Benko Impressions
Rob Gray, Jackson Pence and Jake Brend preview Iowa State’s road game against Arizona. What do the Cyclones need to do to pull off the upset? Then the fellas provide their biggest exhibition overreactions, share their Jared Benko impressions and recap wrestling media day. Presented by Kelderman...
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Mid-season report cards, remaining schedule predictions and Arizona Preview | The Night Cap
Dylan, Levi, and Matthias go position by position and give out their midseason grades for each. They also review the remaining schedule and what may happen for Iowa State the rest of the season.
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DAILY CLONE: What's the Disconnect on Raynor Opinions?
Jaylen Raynor's play at quarterback is one of the constant talking points around Iowa State football. Jimmy Rogers said the media worries about his play more than he does.Why is there a disconnect? Jake Brend analyzes it on the Daily Clone.
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Arizona Preview | DOWN THE PIPE
Levi, Marchie, and Jordan preview Iowa State's matchup this weekend against Arizona.
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DAILY CLONE: How Jared Benko can help Jimmy Rogers win
With new AD Jared Benko taking over, Jimmy Rogers shares how Benko can help Rogers win going forward.While he does that, he also sounds off on the current state of affairs in the sport.Jake Brend recaps the eventful presser on the Daily Clone.
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Williams & Blum: Iowa State at Arizona Preview, Benko Era Begins & Basketball Takeaways
Iowa State heads to Arizona looking to bounce back, the Jared Benko era begins in Ames, and Cyclone basketball gets its first preseason test. Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the biggest storylines surrounding Iowa State athletics on Williams & Blum. The guys examine Iowa State’s…
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DAILY CLONE: The Future of Iowa State Athletics is NOW
Jared Benko is aware of the challenges that face Iowa State and other Big 12 schools in the future, but he chooses to see those as an opportunity.Aligning with David Cook, Benko is taking this new era head on.Jake Brend reports on the new "future" Iowa State.
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Williams & Brend Recap Jared Benko's Introduction
Chris Willams and Jake Brend recap Jared Benko's introductory press conference.What were their biggest impressions? How does his leadership fit Iowa State? What does he seek to accomplish in Ames? CW and Brend break it down
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Williams and Blum: Big 12’s time is now and a new era at Iowa State
Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze what BYU’s massive win over Notre Dame means for the Big 12 Conference. The Jared Benko era begins in Ames on Monday. Who is Iowa State’s new leader, and what changes are the guys expecting? Breaking it all down courtesy of Mechdyne.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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