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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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Spring Football Showcase Recap (April 27, 2026)
Jake Brend, Jackson Pence and Rob Gray put a bow on the 2026 spring football season by recapping Saturday's open spring showcase. How should fans feel about…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Reviewing Iowa State football after Jimmy Rogers’ first spring
Jackson Pence joins Chris Williams and Brent Blum to break down all of the happenings at Iowa State’s “spring showcase” on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. The…
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DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Cade Kelderman (April 23, 2026)
Jake Brend interviews Cade Kelderman to talk about his recent commitment to South Dakota, reflect on his time as a Cyclone and a lot more. Presented by Wyffles…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Crooks to OSU, Spring Showcase look ahead
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray discuss Jodi Steyer hanging it up after a legendary run at Iowa State under Bill Fennelly before reacting to Audi Crooks…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Spring Showcase preview, mailbag, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to WBB coaching news before going football heavy ahead of Iowa State Football's spring showcase on Saturday and taking more…
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DAILY CLONE: Spring Showcase Preview (April 22, 2026)
Jake Brend shares four things to watch for in Saturday's spring showcase at Jack Trice Stadium. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank…
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: Breaking down the shuffle of Iowa State Wrestling
Jacqueline Cordova welcomes Eli McKown from the Des Moines Register to react to all of the news from Iowa State Wrestling. Discussing Kevin Dresser's new role…
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DAILY CLONE: Keaton Roskop staying at ISU & importance of developing big men (April 21, 2026)
Keaton Roskop talks about his decision to become the first Cyclone of the Jimmy Rogers era and tight end coach Seth Hestness shares why it's valuable to have…
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DAILY CLONE: Get to know Jaylen Raynor, what is Audi Crooks' legacy? (April 20, 2026)
No one in Ames knows Jaylen Raynor better than quarterbacks coach Keith Heckendorf, who was his offensive coordinator at Arkansas State. Heckendorf shares how…
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Spring Football Series: Defensive Breakdown
Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Jackson Pence continue off Cyclone Fanatic's coverage of 2026 Spring Football to go in-depth on the defensive side of the ball. What…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Offseason Mailbag
Jake Brend and Brent Blum dive into the first mailbag episode of the offseason, hitting on topics in all four major sports. Who leads Iowa State in rushing in…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Historic day for Iowa State Wrestling, why it makes sense, and hoops portal
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Iowa State officially adding Women's Wrestling and naming Alli St. John as the program's first head coach…
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DAILY CLONE: Women's wrestling added, Dresser new role, Metcalf promoted, Pollard speaks (4/16/26)
Iowa State Athletics makes four massive announcements regarding wrestling. Women's wrestling is added and Alli St. John is the head coach, Kevin Dresser steps…
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DAILY CLONE: Wrestling announcements, Flora's improvement, Kelderman to South Dakota (4/15/2026)
Some major wrestling news awaits with a press conference on Thursday morning, All-American Anthony Echemendia is entering the transfer portal, what makes RB…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cyclone Spring Cleaning
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Braden Awls injury and what it means for Iowa State moving forward. Looking at the big picture for football…
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DAILY CLONE: Another Lipsey honor, QB competition, WBB commitment (April 14, 2026)
Tamin Lipsey is named the Academic All-American of the Year, Blake Buchanan & Dominykas Pleta confirm their return to Iowa State, Bill Fennelly picks up a…
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DAILY CLONE: Braden Awls torn ACL, transfer portal class evaluations (April 13, 2026)
Jimmy Rogers shares that safety Braden Awls will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, what does that mean for Iowa State? Then Jake Brend gives his evaluation…
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Spring Football Series: Offensive breakdown (April 13, 2026)
Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Jackson Pence kick off Cyclone Fanatic's coverage of 2026 Spring Football to go in-depth on the offensive side of the ball. What's to…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Is Iowa State’s 2026-27 basketball roster final?
Chris Williams & Brent Blum hash out a wild weekend for the Iowa State basketball program. Milan Momcilovic is moving on. Iowa State picked up FIVE commitments…
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DAILY CLONE: Scouting Iowa State's five weekend portal visitors (April 9, 2026)
Jake Brend scouts the five weekend transfer portal visitors for Iowa State Men's Basketball. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn…
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Beat Reporters: MBB portal needs, spring football breakdown, Luke Combs impact (April 9, 2026)
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray discuss the biggest needs for T.J. Otzelberger and Iowa State Men's Basketball in the transfer portal, breakdown spring…
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DAILY CLONE: Momcilovic situation, Overby ready for 2026 (April 8, 2026)
Jake Brend gives an update on the developing Milan Momcilovic situation and why Dominic Overby is ready for his 2026 season under the new staff. Presented by…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: The Momcilovic situation, portal officially open, spring football impressions
Jake Brend and Brent Blum dive into the latest news from the transfer portal before discussing the Milan Momcilovic situation ahead of a busy weekend for the…
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DAILY CLONE: Transfer portal szn, spring football open practice, OL room meshing (April 7, 2026)
Transfer portal season is here. Jake Brend has more on who's leaving and what Big Ten forward is set to visit this weekend. Plus, Iowa State opens the doors to…
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DAILY CLONE: Tim Buckley hired, who had the better season: Iowa or Iowa State? (April 6, 2026)
T.J. Otzelberger adds veteran assistant Tim Buckley to his staff, Chris Williams provides his thoughts on the hire. Then, Jake Brend weighs in on the hot topic…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams and Blum: More Cyclone therapy
Chris Williams and Brent Blum dissect Audi Crooks’ decision to leave Iowa State and everything that comes with it. The transfer portal official opens this…
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DAILY CLONE: Audi Crooks transferring, Jamie Pollard speaks out, what's next for Fennelly? (4/2/26)
Audi Crooks announces she's leaving Iowa State to enter transfer portal and Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard speaks out about Bill Fennelly's future. Jake…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Audi to the portal, WBB status update, and Kyle Green takes UNI job
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Thursday morning's news of Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal and statements that followed. What does…
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DAILY CLONE: Kyle Green to UNI, spring football urgency, realignment in wrestling (April 1, 2026)
Kyle Green is officially the next head coach at UNI. What does it mean for Iowa State? Plus, Jake Brend reports following a day of spring football on the…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Portal season, Kyle Green, and more
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss what the transfer portal will look like for Iowa State and what losing Kyle Green from the basketball staff could mean. All…
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Let Him Cook: Putting a bow on the 2025-2026 Iowa State Basketball season
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap Iowa State’s Sweet 16 run and what made Tennessee so dominant in Chicago. The guys predict next season's roster and recap a…
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DAILY CLONE: Kyle Green status, spring football preview, what's next for Cyclone WBB? (March 31, 2026)
An update on Kyle Green's status with the UNI head coaching job open, Jake Brend previews spring football and what's next for Iowa State women's basketball?…
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DAILY CLONE: 5 Offseason Wishlist Items (March 30, 2026)
On the first Daily Clone of the offseason, Jake Brend dives into five offseason wishlist items for Iowa State men's basketball. Presented by Fareway Meat &…
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Williams & Blum: Chicago recap, offseason preview (March 29, 2026)
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament coming to an end in Chicago. What’s next for Milan Momcilovic? What is their anticipation for…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Tennessee as season ends in the Sweet Sixteen
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's loss to Tennessee before looking at the big picture for the Cyclones, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your…
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DAILY CLONE: Jefferson Update, Big Game Blake, Another Otzelberger Statement (March 26, 2026)
Joshua Jefferson is back on the practice court, T.J. Otzelberger provides an update on the game-time decision, Blake Buchanan explains the importance of him…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: T.J. Otzelberger's powerful statement, WBB transfers, and Sweet Sixteen weekend
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to T.J. Otzelberger's opening statement regarding job openings across the country. What's the latest on Joshua…
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DAILY CLONE: Otzelberger Staying Put, Jefferson Health Update, Sweet 16 Experience, Jada Gone
T.J. Otzelberger debunks rumors on taking other jobs, a Joshua Jefferson health update, Tamin Lipsey & Milan Momcilovic share their Sweet 16 experiences and…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Otzelberger rumor season, WBB transfers, and Tennessee preview
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the North Carolina job coming open as rumors swirl about the Tar Heels considering T.J. Otzelbeger. Several women's…
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DAILY CLONE: Addy Brown & Others to the Portal, 3 Keys to Beating Tennessee, FB Pro Day (March 24, 2026)
Addy Brown and four other Cyclones are reportedly entering the transfer portal, what it means for the program. Jake Brend lays out his three biggest keys to…
Cyclone FanaticLet Him Cook: Cyclones headed to the Sweet 16
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap a fun weekend for the Iowa State Cyclones as they move on to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. The boys break down both…
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DAILY CLONE: Why Jake Brend has Immense Belief in the Cyclones (March 23, 2026)
Jake Brend explains why he thinks Iowa State can advance to the Elite 8, regardless of Joshua Jefferson's injury status. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: How Sweet It Is
Brent Blum and Jake Brend react to Iowa State’s dominant win over Kentucky in the Round of 32, reflecting on Tamin Lipsey’s legacy and looking ahead to the…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State dominates Kentucky, heads to the Sweet Sixteen
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's huge win over Kentucky and where his head is at following a big first weekend for the Cyclones. Courtesy of Karl Auto…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Syracuse to close the 2025-26 season
Lea Nelson and Jackson Pence react to Iowa State's first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State dominates Tennessee State, injury update on Joshua Jefferson
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's NCAA Tournament win over Tennessee State before diving into the Joshua Jefferson injury, the Kentucky matchup, and more…
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DAILY CLONE: ISU's Favorite March Memories, Focusing on Tennessee State and CW's Top Five
While many Cyclones have experienced March Madness in all forms, Killyan Toure and Dominykas Pleta have not. Several Cyclones share their favorite March…
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DAILY CLONE: Jefferson Motivated, Lipsey Health Update, Crooks named All-American (March 18, 2026))
Iowa State arrives in St. Louis for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. T.J. Otzelberger shares an update on Tamin Lipsey's health status, he explains…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: In-depth on Tennessee State
Chris Williams & Brent Blum give an in-depth Blum on Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament matchup with Tennessee State. Plus, a closer look at Kentucky vs. Santa Clara…
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: NCAA Championships Preview
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview this week's NCAA Wrestling National Championships in Cleveland. What are the expectations for Iowa State? Discussing…
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DAILY CLONE: Jefferson AP All-American, Tennessee State Deep Dive, Lipsey Love Story (March 17, 2026)
Joshua Jefferson is an AP All-American and halfway to a consensus season, Jake Brend previews Tennessee State and a touching story on Tamin & Samantha's Lipsey…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: NCAA Tournament Preview Show
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview the NCAA Tournament for the Cyclones across men's basketball, women's basketball, and wrestling. What are…
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DAILY CLONE: Bracket Breakdown, Otzelberger Confident and Battle-Tested (March 16, 2026)
Jake Brend breaks down Iowa State's draw in the Midwest region, T.J. Otzelberger explains the confidence he has in his group and Bill Fennelly reacts to Iowa…
Cyclone FanaticLet Him Cook: Big 12 Tournament Recap and NCAA Tournament Preview
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap Iowa State's week in Kansas City and look ahead to Iowa State's draw in the NCAA Tournament. The boys also talk about what…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Full analysis on Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament draw
Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze everything about Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament draw against Tennessee State. What would a Round of 32 matchup against Santa…
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CF REACTION: Iowa State Women draw 8-seed, will face Syracuse in UConn region
The CF crew reacts to the Iowa State Women's NCAA Tournament draw, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF REACTION: Iowa State draws 2-seed in Midwest Region, will play Tennessee State
The CF Team reacts to Iowa State's NCAA Tournament draw, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CF POSTGAME: No. 7 Iowa State falls at the buzzer to No. 2 Arizona
The Cyclone Fanatic crew reacts to No. 7 Iowa State's 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Arizona Preview, No More Glass Floor (March 13, 2026)
Jake Brend previews Iowa State's Big 12 Semifinal game against Arizona and breaks down Brett Yormark's decision to ditch the LED glass court. Presented by…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 7 Iowa State gets revenge on No. 16 Texas Tech
Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's big win over Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…