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Cyclone Fanatic
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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Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cy-Hawk win jolts ISU into legitimate Big 12 contender
Williams & Blum give an in-depth breakdown of Iowa State's dramatic 20-19 victory over Iowa in the 2024 Cy-Hawk game. Highlighting key players who made massive…
Cyclone FanaticCF POSTGAME: Strong second half boosts Cyclones over Hawkeyes
Lea Nelson and Chris Williams react to Iowa State's comeback victory over Iowa, how they pulled it off, the culture around the program, and more. Learn more…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Reflecting on Week One and Cy-Hawk
The boys are finally all back together. Tune in to hear what they pulled from Week One and find out if it helps them make any sense of the craziness that is…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Iowa State's Cy-Hawk game plan should be?
Williams & Blum dig deep on Saturday's road trip to Iowa. Factoring in injuries, how should the Cyclones attack Kirk Ferentz' team? Looking ahead to a massive…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It: Vanilla football and Cy-Hawk week
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody give their thoughts on Iowa State's vanilla win over North Dakota, takeaways from both sides of the ball, and why the sky isn't…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Week One jitters and Cy-Hawk prep
Jacqueline Cordova is joined by Colin Newell, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock in the first edition of InCYde Zone to discuss what they saw from Iowa State in…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Reacting to week one action and the concern on defense
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State's win over North Dakota, what they liked, their concerns, and the Caleb Bacon injury. Talking Cy-Hawk, Big…
Cyclone FanaticCF POSTGAME: Iowa State handles North Dakota
Lea Nelson and Chris Williams react to Iowa State's 21-3 victory over North Dakota, takeaways from the game, the impact of Caleb Bacon's injury, and more…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Football is back!
Ted Flint and Shawntez make their Week One picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Talking ISU Football LIVE from Wyffels Hybrids
Chris Williams and Brent Blum come at you LIVE from Wyffels Hybrids' new plant in Ames to dive into Week One of college football. The guys are joined by…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It: Reacting to depth chart and previewing North Dakota
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody react to Week Zero action in Ireland, the depth chart that Iowa State released, previewing North Dakota, and more. Presented by…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series: CW's final win-loss predictions
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State releasing their depth chart before going game-by-game on the Cyclones' schedule in the final edition of the 2024 CF Summer…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Game week 2024, UConn to the Big 12 & more
Game week 2024 is upon us and Williams & Blum take a first look at North Dakota. Digging into the latest Big 12 expansion rumors regarding UConn. Plus, Guess…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: How much will Iowa State play with four down linemen on defense?
Williams & Blum wrap up the offseason with one more mailbag episode before week one. The guys talk about the Maui Invitational bracket. Then, an in-depth…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Chris Fallica: College football is back
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome back Chris Fallica of Fox Sports to preview the college football season, championship odds, and a deep dive into more…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Fall camp mailbag questions
Williams & Blum take questions from premium subscribers to continue their preview of the 2024 Iowa State and Big 12 football season. Presented as always by…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with Derek Hoodjer
Chris Williams welcomes Iowa State's Assistant AD for Football Player Personnel Derek Hoodjer to discuss the latest from fall camp, what the future of…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series feat. Brent Blum: The evolution of Cyclone fandom
Jacqueline Cordova welcomes back Brent Blum to talk about how far Iowa State has come since the dark days of '90s Cyclone football, the impact that fans have…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Daniel Jackson out for season and diving into preseason hype
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Daniel Jackson's season-ending injury, what the receiver room looks like, and more news out of fall camp. Talking…
Cyclone FanaticKickin’ It with Matt Barrie: Arizona State’s move to the Big 12 and diving into college football
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on SportsCenter Anchor, College Football Final Host, and Arizona State grad Matt Barrie to dive into the preseason AP Top…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Projecting point spreads for every 2024 football game
The guys go game-by-game and project point spreads for the 2024 football season. Blum has a cheat sheet & Williams makes educated guesses. An in-depth look at…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Adam Munsterteiger: Welcoming Colorado back to the Big 12
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on Adam Munsterteiger of Buff Stampede to discuss Colorado's return to the Big 12, the impact of Prime, and where the…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Hopping on the ISU hype train with Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody fill in for Williams & Blum to discuss the new guys in the football program and the hype for everyone before diving into Big 12…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Fall camp analysis, the fun Big 12
Williams & Blum give observations on the first few days of football fall camp. The guys then discuss a Bill Connolly piece from over the weekend about the…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Gearing up for football with Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray
Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray fill in for Williams & Blum to discuss the Olympics before diving into their optimism for Iowa State Football. Bouncing around the…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Jason Scheer: Getting to know Arizona and their journey to the Big 12
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on Wildcat Authority's Jason Scheer to dive into how Arizona landed in the Big 12, their transition to the league, and…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cyclones in the Olympics, & mind-boggling stuff on the future of college sports
Williams & Blum do a deep dive on Friday's news about scholarship limits, paying players, the "clearinghouse" and the future of college athletics. Williams is…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series feat. Rob Gray: Looking back on a storied career in journalism
Jacqueline Cordova welcomes on Senior Writer Rob Gray to talk about how he got into journalism, his approach to coverage, his journey heading into his 25th…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: USF making headlines, mailbag, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Alex Golesh making the headlines for his comments about USF, the latest from the ACC, and more on the future of college…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with JT Wistrcill: Diving into Utah Football
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on JT Wistrcill of Locked On Utes to talk all things Utah Football, their move to the Big 12, and how their game will…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: More mail as the season approaches
Who will lead the 2024/25 Iowa State men's basketball team in scoring? If the guys could re-live one Cyclone season from their lifetimes, which would they…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: What's next for realignment and Anthony Becht interview
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the latest in conference realignment, how ESPN fits in, and what the change could do to college sports. Discussing…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Joel Lanning: The life of a Quarterback/Linebacker
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome in former Cyclone Quarterback/Linebacker Joel Lanning to talk about the Rhoads to Campbell transition, how it came to him…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: The Clemson & Florida State conversation
Rumors are heating up about Florida State and Clemson potentially making a jump to the Big 12. How seriously should fans be taking all of this? Williams was on…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Live from Rocco Becht's Football Camp
Chris Williams and Brent Blum hit the road to Perry, Iowa from Rocco Becht's Football Camp in support of the Perry Community. Interviews from Rocco, Iowa State…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with Caleb Bacon and Jeremiah Cooper
Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Redshirt-Junior Linebacker Caleb Bacon to discuss his offseason, his development at Iowa State, and more before…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series feat. Aiden Wyatt: Behind the scenes of social media
Jacqueline Cordova welcomes fellow Cyclone Fanatic employee Aiden Wyatt to discuss the social media world, the growth of CF, what the future holds, and more…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: CW reacts to Big 12 Media Day
Chris Williams reacts to what he saw and heard at Big 12 Media Day in Las Vegas, from a new defensive front to the hype surrounding the program. Learn more…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with David Montgomery: Becoming the best version of himself on and off the field
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on former Cyclone and All-American David Montgomery to talk about the foundation he laid at Iowa State, compare the…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Big 12 quarterback rankings, media days preview & WVU game from 2018
The guys go through a 247 Sports ranking of starting quarterbacks in the Big 12. Media days begin on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Williams will be there. It's time to…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Preseason poll, realignment speculation, and The Tornado Game
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Big 12 Football Media Preseason Poll, the potential next round of realignment, and why Brett Yormark would want to…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Dan McCarney: Football and life
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on the iconic Dan McCarney to discuss his start in coaching, how it has changed since he started, and his experiences with…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with ISU Quarterbacks Coach Jake Waters
Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Quarterbacks Coach Jake Waters to talk about his journey to Iowa State, Matt Campbell's impact, and Rocco Becht's…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: The Aaron Craft game with the forgotten Hoiberg team
Chris Williams and Brent Blum look back at the 2012-13 Iowa State Basketball team's NCAA Tournament loss to Ohio State, the Aaron Craft shot, Georges Niang's…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with ISU Offensive Line Coach Ryan Clanton
Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator Ryan Clanton to dive into what an offseason looks like for the offensive…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Big 12 releases basketball matchups
Chris Williams breaks down Iowa State's Big 12 basketball matchups and touches on Dwayne Pierce stepping away from the program. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series feat. Grant Mahoney: Life as a college athlete into the professional world
Jacqueline Cordova welcomes Grant Mahoney to the program to talk about his transition from a college kicker to the real world, how he found his way to Cyclone…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: NIL Tournaments and the 8-turnover game
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the report of Iowa State agreeing to participate in an NIL incentive tournament, why it's a sign of the times, and how it…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Paul Rhoads: Coaching philosophy, love of the game, and more
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on former Iowa State Head Football Coach Paul Rhoads to dive into his effective trick play calling, his coaching…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: ISU football history, Milan & the 2017 upset at OU
Williams & Blum look back at what was a special week behind the scenes of Iowa State football. The guys talk about their experience at the Iowa State football…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with Iowa State Defensive Coordinator Jon Heacock
Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Defensive Coordinator Jon Heacock to talk about how football has changed throughout his coaching career, seeing the…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Looking back on Iowa State's win over Michigan in 2013
Chris Williams and Brent Blum revisit Iowa State Basketball's win over Michigan in 2013, Johnny Orr's return to Hilton, what the win meant for Iowa State, and…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It: Mail time with Mahoney and Woody
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody answer all of your questions, ranging from Cyclone sports to food debates and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Private equity for the Big 12 and revisiting the "The Run" game
Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive back into the private equity and sponsorship situation for the Big 12 before looking back to Iowa State Football's win over…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series feat. Chris Williams: CW’s top five off the field stories that have impacted ISU
Jacqueline Cordova welcomes Chris Williams back to the summer series to dive into the recent history of Iowa State athletics. Jamie Pollard changing the course…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Corporate conferences and the 2011 Cy-Hawk
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the latest news from the Big 12, what it means for the future of college conferences, and how it affects Iowa State…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with Iowa State Offensive Coordinator Taylor Mouser
Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Offensive Coordinator Taylor Mouser to talk about his journey leading up to being the new OC, evaluating the new Big…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Kenith Pope: Reflecting on an illustrious coaching career
Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney welcome on former Iowa State running back coach Kenith Pope to dive into the 2011 Oklahoma State game, his experience coaching…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Football gets three commits, Yormark in Arizona & Meyer-to-Blythe
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's huge football recruiting weekend. Matt Campbell's program earned nine new commitments on Sunday afternoon…
Cyclone FanaticSummer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with Iowa State Quarterback Rocco Becht
Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Quarterback Rocco Becht to discuss his dad's success with the St. Louis Battlehawks, how he has evolved while at Iowa…