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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.
Episodes
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DAILY CLONE: The death of the old school CFB coach (June 23, 2026)
The days of Mike Leach and Dan McCarney are long gone. What happened to the old school college football coach and how can we get them back? Jake Brend and…
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DAILY CLONE: The craziest coaching search in ISU history (June 22, 2026)
Jake Brend and Chris Williams discuss the craziest coaching search in Iowa State history. How did Jamie Pollard decide between Gene Chizik, Gary Patterson, Art…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: A Deep Dive Into Iowa State Lore
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray spin the wheel to take a look back at some iconic moments in Iowa State history. The good, the bad, and the ugly…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Ranking Our Top Ten Favorite Cyclone Football Players
Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend dive into their top ten favorite Iowa State football players of all time. Who makes the cut? The guys discuss from…
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DAILY CLONE: Reflecting on 1 Year at Cyclone Fanatic (June 18, 2026)
Jake Brend reflects on what he's learned and experienced in his one year at Cyclone Fanatic. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn…
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The Beat Reporters: NBA Draft preview, Sorsby conclusion, the Lafester Game (June 18, 2026)
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby saga and what it means for the future of college athletics. The fellas get into some…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Sorsby Dust Settles, The Death of Preseason Magazines, and More
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Brendan Sorsby parting ways with Texas Tech. What does that mean for the rest of the Big 12? Preseason magazines are a…
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DAILY CLONE: Analyzing the Last 5 Football Commits with Jackson Pence (June 17, 2026)
It's been a hot June on the 2027 recruiting trail for Jimmy Rogers and his staff. Jake Brend and Jackson Pence analyze the five commitments of D.J. Williams…
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DAILY CLONE: Scouting 4-Star G Jack Kohnen (June 16, 2026)
Jack Kohnen's commitment over the weekend gives Iowa State the No. 1 recruiting class in the country as of June 16. Jake Brend scouts the third commit of T.J…
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DAILY CLONE: Texas Tech’s Reputation is Permanently Damaged (June 15, 2026)
Common sense prevails with Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL Supplemental Draft. With that, Texas Tech's reputation is damaged forever and they only have…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Iowa State has the top-ranked hoops recruiting class in America; breaking it down
Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze why Jack Kohnen’s commitment to Iowa State this weekend was so massive. The Cyclones now have the top-ranked class in the…
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DAILY CLONE: Reacting to the 2026-27 MBB Schedule with Levi Stevenson (June 11, 2026)
Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson react to Iowa State's 2026-27 men's basketball Big 12 opponents. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios…
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The Beat Reporters: What if 2023 was 2026? + Audi returns to Hilton & reliving Hampton (June 11, 2026)
Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens discuss the differences between Brendan Sorsby's gambling scandal and the 2023 sting with Iowa State football. What would…
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DAILY CLONE: Ranking the 2026 ISU Football schedule by interest (June 10, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Big 12's move when it comes to Sorsby, NBA Draft Preview, and More
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…
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Let Him Cook: Recapping Iowa State's Transfer Portal Class and Digging Into the Biggest Offseason Stories
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Post-2010 Cyclone Basketball Blind Draft #2 (June 9, 2026)
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Who gets the blame for Brendan Sorsby's clearance? (June 8, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Comfortability rankings for every ISU position group
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…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Milan to Kentucky, Lipsey's future, and Melvin Ejim's 48
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…
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DAILY CLONE: What are the expectations for Jaylen Raynor? (June 4, 2026)
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Buy, Sell, Hold for Big 12 football coaches (June 3, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: SEC/Big Ten joint statement, Wesley Johnson, and more
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Milan to Kentucky, Lipsey talks to media after Golden State workout (June 2nd, 2026)
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…
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Post-2010 Cyclone Basketball Blind Draft | DAILY CLONE (June 1, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Congress vs. College Sports, Momcilovic Gone & Texas Tech Fires Back
Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the growing congressional battle over college athletics, react to Milan Momcilovic officially returning to college…
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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 basketball meetings recap (May 28, 2026)
Jake Brend recaps the Big 12 basketball meetings in Frisco, hitting on the potential 20 game conference schedule, tournament expansion and donor fatigue…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Momcilovic Withdraws, Kick Times, and Naz Mitrou-Long
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…
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Milan Momcilovic withdraws from the NBA Draft | DAILY CLONE (May 27th, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Momcilovic decision day, Big 12 meetings, and the latest on Brendan Sorsby
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…
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DAILY CLONE: A lot of news, the best of Heise's interview (May 26, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Pollard’s Comments Go National, Cy-Hawk Spread, & Milan Watch Begins
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…
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Nate Heise FULL Interview with Cyclone Fanatic (May 25, 2026)
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…
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DAILY CLONE: What do Jamie Pollard & Jimmy Rogers think about a 24 team playoff? (May 21, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Tailgate Tour takeaways, Cyclones snag portal RB, and Jackson Kiss flips
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Jackson Kiss flips to UNLV, Bill Fennelly talks about future (May 20, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Running back room addition, goodbye Kiss, and Pollard's comments
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Arnold Barnes commits, Otzelberger goes in-depth on transfers (May 19, 2026)
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Salahadin Allah out for season & CyTown Update (May 18, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Why Iowa State football’s plan makes sense
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…
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What's next for Milan Momcilovic? | DAILY CLONE (May 14, 2026)
As the decision for Milan Momcilovic to play professionally or stay in college looms, he has a lot to weigh. Jake Brend analyzes what he had to say at the NBA…
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The Beat Reporters: Momcilovic decision, Fennelly’s comments, spin the wheel (May 14, 2026)
Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens break down what Milan Momcilovic said at the NBA Draft Combine and his decision that awaits, they discuss what Bill…
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DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Donovan Davis (May 13, 2026)
Jake Brend goes 1-on-1 with four-star forward Donovan Davis to talk about his recent commitment to Iowa State, the relationship he's built with T.J…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: NBA Combine, CFP Expansion, and Wheel of Cyclone lore
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to NBA Combine results and what they might mean for former Cyclones. The CFP is set to expand. Is that a good thing for the…
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DAILY CLONE: Milan & Jefferson at NBA Draft Combine, scouting Jack Kohnen (May 12, 2026)
Jake Brend gives an update on Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson after the first day of the NBA Draft Combine. Plus, a scout on 2027 target Jack Kohnen…
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DAILY CLONE: What does Expansion mean for Iowa State? (May 11, 2026)
As the NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams and it seems inevitable that the College Football Playoff will expand to 24, what does it mean for Iowa State? Jake…
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Williams & Blum: How much should we pay attention to Iowa State in preseason Big 12 rankings?
Iowa State was recently picked to finish last in the Big 12 by a group of writers at ESPN. On today’s show, Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze how much these…
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DAILY CLONE: Talking Donovan Davis with 247's Nick Osen (May 7, 2026)
Nick Osen from 247Sports joins Jake Brend to talk about his scout of Donovan Davis and the type of fit he envisions for Davis in Ames. Presented by Wyffles…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Donovan Davis commitment, Reliving 2002 Cy-Hawk Game, Campbell ESPN Article
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens break down the impact of Donovan Davis’ commitment and what T.J. Otzelberger’s dominance in Wisconsin means. The guys…
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INSTANT REACTION: Donovan Davis COMMITS to Iowa State | DAILY CLONE (May 6, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Donavan Davis decision day, Duke's streaming deal, and spring departures
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Previewing the Donovan Davis Decision (May 5, 2026)
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…
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DAILY CLONE: Don't Hate the Former Cyclones, Appreciate the Current Cyclones (May 4, 2026)
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…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Another Mailbag Episode!
Jake Brend and Jackson Pence dive into another mailbag episode for all things Iowa State Athletics. What type of recruiting success can Jimmy Rogers have…
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DAILY CLONE: R-E-L-A-X about Otzelberger's Buyout (April 30, 2026)
Jake Brend explains why Cyclone fans should take a page out of Aaron Rodgers' playbook and "R-E-L-A-X" about T.J. Otzelberger's buyout on his newest contract…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Otzelberger Extension, Will Slagle’s interview and more
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens break down all there is to know about T.J. Otzelberger’s newest extension and what it means for Iowa State Athletics…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Sorsby Situation, NBA Mock Draft, & ESPN's mighty plan
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Brendan Sorsby's gambling allegations. What does it mean for the rest of the Big 12? Kansas lands the nation's top…
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DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Will Slagle (April 29, 2026)
Jake Brend interviews four-star offensive lineman Will Slagle about his commitment to Iowa State, why he has so much confidence in Jimmy Rogers, his love for…
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DAILY CLONE: The Brendan Sorsby situation and its impact on the Big 12 (April 28, 2026)
Jake Brend explains the latest college sports gambling scandal with Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. What does it mean for Iowa State and the Big 12?…
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DAILY CLONE: 5 Spring Showcase takeaways, new WBB associate HC, tailgate tour announced (4/27/26)
Jake Brend shares his five biggest takeaways from Iowa State's spring showcase on Saturday. Plus, Brend updates where the 2026 Tailgate Tour will be headed and…