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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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Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Audi's path to NPOY, latest from the portal, and hoops draft
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray dive into the latest portal news and all the superlatives for Iowa State departures. What has to happen for Audi Crooks…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State throttles Houston
Lea Nelson and Jake Brend react to No. 10 Iowa State's 80-62 victory against Houston, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Portal news, Otz's student-athletes, and conference hoops
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss all the portal action for Iowa State and what to expect from the Cyclones as we head into 2026. Otzelberger makes a…
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DAILY CLONE: 10 New Year's Resolutions for Iowa State in 2026
On the final Daily Clone of 2025, Jake Brend shares 10 New Year's Resolutions for Iowa State Athletics in 2026. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the…
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DAILY CLONE: ISU MBB sets GPA record, future Cyclones face off, Jimmy Rogers finalizes support staff
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger starts his postgame press conference with a five minute statement about his team's performance in the classroom and…
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Let Him Cook: Look Ahead to the Big 12 Season, Tiers Lists, and Big 12 POTY Rankings
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s 89-61 win over Houston Christian. The boys also talk about their Big 12 tier rankings and Big 12 POTY…
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DAILY CLONE: Transfer Portal Update, Primetime Purdy, Otz on Depth, Scott Drew Drama
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend updates the current state of the transfer portal and how Iowa State's roster could look in a month. Plus, Brend breaks down…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: The roster rebuild starts now
Chris Williams is joined by Jake Brend and Jackson Pence today to discuss Iowa State football's rebuild after the transfer exodus after the last week. Our guys…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: Recapping everything that has happened with Cyclone Football
Jacqueline Cordova takes Jirehl Brock, Colin Newell, and Jake Remsburg through all the ups and downs of the last month of Cyclone Football. Where to now?…
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DAILY CLONE: Jon Heacock Retires, Discussing his Legacy with Tyson Veidt
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend shares the news of Jon Heacock retiring after 43 years of coaching. Brend speaks with former linebackers coach and current…
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DAILY CLONE: Moberly staying home, Milan's key to success, Kenzie Hare's moment
On Monday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, quarterback Connor Moberly announces that he's staying in Ames, Tyler Roehl is officially named offensive coordinator…
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Williams & Blum: The transition sucks, but better times are ahead
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State football's current situations with players exiting the program following Matt Campbell's departure to Penn…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State defeats Kansas at the buzzer
Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's last-second victory over Kansas, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Rocco Becht hits the portal: Cyclone therapy with CW
Rocco Becht has announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal for the 2026 season. Cyclone Fanatic publisher Chris Williams has immediate reaction here…
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DAILY CLONE: New WR coach, ISU managing target on their back, KU WBB preview
On Friday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Jimmy Rogers reportedly has his new wide receivers coach, T.J. Otzelberger and Tamin Lipsey talk about what they…
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The Beat Reporters: Key player retentions for Rogers, path to AP No. 1, and Cyclone wish list
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray dive into who some key players are that Iowa State Football should try to keep out of the portal. Who is the top…
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DAILY CLONE: Why the cinderella story still matters, a rant with Jake Brend
On Wednesday's Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, Jake Brend addresses Fox analysts Joel Klatt's comments about wanting to get rid of the…
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Williams & Blum: Jimmy Rogers' staff, ISU MBB expectations, Big 12 basketball odds
Chris Williams and Jake Brend talk more about Jimmy Rogers staff as it fills out, what realistic expectations fans should have for Iowa State men's basketball…
Cyclone FanaticDAILY CLONE: ISU has new DC, Momcilovic finds consistency
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jesse Bobbit announces he will be Iowa State's new defensive coordinator, 247Sports reports that Chris Campbell will be joining ISU's…
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DAILY CLONE: Blake Buchanan's non-stop impact and Addy Brown gets her flowers
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down the non-stop impact that Blake Buchanan adds to Iowa State and what makes Addy Brown the most underrated player…
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Let Him Cook: CyHawk Recap and Sleepy win over EIU
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s comeback CyHawk victory. They also discussed the unsung hero of the team and a loaded slate of college…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cyclone State and Big 12 Title Aspirations for MBB & WBB
Jake Brend and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s sweep over Iowa in basketball, dive into what it will take to win a Big 12 Regular Season Title for both…
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DAILY CLONE: Killyan Island, Cyclone State, Jimmy F'ing Rogers and Rocco's Surgery
On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down Killyan Toure's lockdown performance against preseason All-American Bennett Stirtz and what…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Cyclone State secured, Jimmy Says, and craziest week in history
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to the most eventful week in Iowa State history. Basketball sweeps Iowa, Jimmy Rogers makes his first impression…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 4 Iowa State escapes Iowa
Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State's second-half comeback victory over Iowa, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State hangs on to beat No. 11 Iowa
Lea Nelson and Jackson Pence react to No. 10 Iowa State's win over No. 11 Iowa, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers reportedly has his OC, Cy-Hawk MBB Preview
On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he shares more on the report of Tyler Roehl being brought in as offensive coordinator, shows Matt Campbell's…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Jimmy Rogers Era begins, Cy-Hawk Basketball Preview
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss the start of the Jimmy Rogers era at Iowa State before previewing the week of Cy-Hawk hoops. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn…
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DAILY CLONE: Rogers past experiences in Ames, Campbell's farewell, Cy-Hawk WBB preview
On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers shares his past experiences at Jack Trice Stadium, Matt Campbell says farewell to…
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Let Him Cook: Smackdown of Purdue and Look Ahead to Cy-Hawk
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s dominant road win over previous No. 1 Purdue. They boys talk about the rapid development of the roster, as well…
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DAILY CLONE: A recap of Jimmy Rogers first press conference
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps Jimmy Rogers' first press conference as the head coach of Iowa State football. Hear what Rogers had to say about his…
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Williams & Blum: A rollercoaster weekend for the ages
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down one of the biggest rollercoaster weekend's in the history of Iowa State Athletics. Williams & Blum talk about Matt…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State crushes No. 1 Purdue
Join Chris Williams and Jake Brend on Cyclone Fanatic Postgame as they react to No. 10 Iowa State's dominant 23-point win on the road against No. 1 Purdue…
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REACTION with CW: Campbell to Penn State. What's next?
Watch Chris Williams' live reaction from Friday night's big news regarding Iowa State's future without Matt Campbell. who is heading to Penn State. Learn more…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: 2025 Champ Week Picks
Jake Vos and Shawntez make their picks ahead of Championship Week, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: Iowa State dominates Iowa in decisive Cy-Hawk victory
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State's big win against Iowa that saw pure domination from the Cyclones. Just how big was MJ Gaitan's moment?…
Cyclone FanaticThe Beat Reporters: Purdue test, Audi Crooks NPOY campaign, and Cy-Hawk streak snapped
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens hit on all of the big four, previewing men’s basketball’s test against Purdue this weekend and touching on the accession…
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DAILY CLONE: National Signing Day & Big 12 Coaching Carousel
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell breaks down his 2026 recruiting class, specifically the fit of Jeffery Roberts and Elijah Reeder. Then Jake Brend…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Coaching carousel madness, champ week, and hoops
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Sitake staying at BYU, Chris Klieman stepping away from K-State, and the dominoes that fell. How many teams will the Big…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: OL dogs, run game strong, and big picture of college football
Jacqueline Cordova, Colin Newell, Jirehl Brock, and Jake Remsburg quickly debrief Iowa State's final regular-season win over Oklahoma State before taking a…
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DAILY CLONE: Lipsey injury update, Toure's elevation, Milan's confidence
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzeleberger provides an update on Tamin Lipsey's injury status and how his point is progressing. Jake Brend reports from Hilton…
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Let Him Cook feat. Conrad Hawley: Journey to Iowa State, life as the C.E.O, and more
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson are joined by Cyclone Legend and former Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley as he discusses how he ended up at Iowa State with Coach…
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DAILY CLONE: Undefeated week for the Big 4, Audi's record, Brent Blum stepping away
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps a perfect week in Iowa State Athletics from the "big four" programs. Wrestling ends a 21 year drought, Audi Crooks…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Cyclone wrestling’s big win, Audi, & football postseason thoughts
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s big victory over Iowa on the mat Sunday. What it could mean big picture for Kevin Dresser’s program. Audi…
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State closes regular-season with win at Oklahoma State
Chris Williams, Jake Brend, and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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CF PREGAME: Iowa State closes regular season at Oklahoma State
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's last regular-season game of the 2025 campaign as they hit the road to face Oklahoma State. Presented by…
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Let Him Cook: Feast Week Recap
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson take a deep dive into Iowa State's 3-0 finish at the Players Era Invitational. What did we learn about the Cyclones? Getting into…
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DAILY CLONE: Oklahoma State Preview & CyHawk Wrestling Drought
On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews the weekend for Iowa State football against Oklahoma State and the CyHawk Wrestling Duel. Matt…
Cyclone FanaticLand Locks: Week 14 Picks for the 2025 Season
Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their final regular-season picks, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: Syracuse Recap, Dominant Second Half, Winning Big W/O Tamin Again
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps No. 15 Iowa State's 95-64 win over Syracuse. Listen to what T.J. Otzelberger said about his team's effort in the…
Cyclone FanaticReaction Time: 2025 Cy-Hawk Preview with Eli McKown
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview the 2025 Cy-Hawk dual while highlighting the key matches for the Cyclones. Eli McKown of the Des Moines Register…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State closes Vegas trip with whooping of Syracuse
Jake Brend and Chris Williams to No. 15 Iowa State's thumping of Syracuse, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Players Era Invitational reaction, Oklahoma State Preview
Chris Williams and Brent Blum give their thoughts on Iowa State out at the Players Era Invitational before diving into the last regular-season football game…
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The Beat Reporters: Top 5 Wins of Otz' Tenure, Players Era, 9 wins perspective
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray sit down to react to Iowa State's first two wins in the Players Era Festival, share some frustrations of the tournament…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State dominates Creighton
Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 15 Iowa State's dominant win over Creighton to move to 2-0 at the Players Era Invitational, courtesy of Karl Auto…
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DAILY CLONE: St. John's recap, Otzelberger's 100th win, Buchanan's impact, 2026 football recruiting
On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger reacts to the 100th win of his tenure in a thriller against St. John's. Otzelberger breaks down…
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CF POSTGAME: No. 15 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 14 St. John's
Jake Brend and Matt Van Winkle react to Iowa State's win over St. John's, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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DAILY CLONE: How Campbell finds resilient players, 4th down success, St. John's preview
On Monday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell shares the importance of finding "his kinda guys," what qualities he looks for in players during…
Cyclone FanaticInCYde Zone: The "It" factor with Rocco, dominating with the run, and more
Jacqueline Cordova is joined by Jake Remsburg and Jirehl Brock to break down Iowa State’s dominant 38–14 Senior Day win over Kansas. The trio digs into what…
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Williams & Blum: Senior Day Dominance & Players Era Preview
Brent Blum and Jake Brend recap Iowa State's dominant 38-14 win over Kansas, the impact of Rocco Becht's performance, dive into the Wyffles Hybirds Big 12…