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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 the Point Spreads is back for week one! Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 conversation about Iowa State's different defensive looks going into the 2024 football season. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 betting odds. Gearing up for football season and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 recruiting looks like in the new era of college sports, and guys to keep an eye on this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on ISU, and how it all comes together. Presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 preseason hype ideas and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 25, Arizona State’s move to the Big 12, and more on the college football landscape. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 what oddsmakers think of the Cyclone football roster, presented by our friend at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Buffaloes go after year one. Talking hoops, Ralphie, and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hoops. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 strength of the Big 12 going forward. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Big 12 and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more on realignment. Talking Zona hoops and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 irate and Blum somewhat talks him off the ledge. Plus, looking at Iowa State's massive amount of basketball players participating in the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 season, and so much more. Presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 athletics. They continue their dive into the mailbag with a defensive discussion, touching on recruiting, and more. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 adjust to the new conference. The impact of Cam Rising, the future of Utah Football, and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choose? Williams & Blum tackle these questions and more in a mailbag episode of the pod - courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 question marks on some Big 12 teams before closing out the show with a replay of their interview with Anthony Becht from Rocco Becht's Football Camp on July 13th. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 flipping sides of the ball, and his journey around football. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the phone Sunday and has information. The guys talk about their weekend at the Rocco Becht camp, getting beat up at a a professional wrestling event and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Running Back Abu Sama, Derek Hoodjer, Perry Head Football Coach Josh Vannornam, Anthony Becht, Perry Quarterback Gerin Kenney, Iowa State Linebacker Kooper Ebel, Perry Middle School Principal Ned Menke, and Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Link to Rocco Becht's camp tee: https://cyclonefanaticshop.com/products/rocco-becht-football-camp-tee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Redshirt-Junior Linebacker Caleb Bacon to discuss his offseason, his development at Iowa State, and more before flipping it to Junior Safety Jeremiah Cooper to talk about the defensive backs, why he loves Iowa State, and the confidence he has in the Cyclones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Courtesy of the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Campbells, and how he has embraced the fans of Detroit. The relationships he's built, reflecting on his NFL career thus far, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 start thinking about football season seriously. Plus, we continue to look back at classic Cyclone games by digging deep into the 2018 football victory over No. 6 West Virginia. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 keep making moves. Talking Cyclone hoops, the Tornado Game, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the 2008 Florida Gators team. The Jack Whitver story, ending the Cy-Hawk losing streak, and so much more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Miracle Travel Works: https://miracletravelworks.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 development. How he runs his QB room, the influence of former players, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 heartbreak, and how this became the forgotten Hoiberg team. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 line, his philosophy on the position group, and how he has built the big guys up front. What to look forward to this season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Fanatic, and the evolution of student-athletes. Talking NIL, relationships, and more courtesy of the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 affects the future of Thanksgiving tournaments. Revisiting Iowa State's upset over Nebraska in 2009, Paul Rhoads was "so proud" and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 philosophy, and how he connected with Dan McCarney. His favorite parts about coaching, memories from Iowa State, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reunion that was held on Thursday. Milan Momcilovic has put on 15 pounds so far this offseason. Then, the fellas look back at Iowa State's historic win at Oklahoma in 2017. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Defensive Coordinator Jon Heacock to talk about how football has changed throughout his coaching career, seeing the Big 12 evolve, and looking at how much talent he has in the secondary. Up and comers of the defensive side of the ball, the departure of Tyson Viedt, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody answer all of your questions, ranging from Cyclone sports to food debates and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Texas Tech in 2002. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of ISU, Dan McCarney's departure, the Greg McDermott to Fred Hoiberg transition, the Big 12 Missile Crisis, and more. Presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Then they throw it back and dive into the 2011 Cy-Hawk game. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 12, and how he is meshing new guys with old guys on the offense. Diving into individuals on the offense and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some of the best running backs in the history of football, his favorite memories from Iowa State, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's huge football recruiting weekend. Matt Campbell's program earned nine new commitments on Sunday afternoon. Brett Yormark made a few interesting comments to the Arizona Board of Regents. Plus, the Meyer-to-Blythe spectacle at Texas A&M in 2005 has aged like fine wine. All presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 State, and where his mind is at with a new offensive coordinator. Diving into his golf game, a big announcement, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Head Football Coach Matt Campbell to talk about how players develop in his program, the culture surrounding Iowa State, and how he navigates the transfer portal. Looking at the new Big 12, the phases of Campbell's career, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss where things are at for Iowa State, leaning into the September start, and how they stack up with the rest of the Big 12. A big announcement, touching on hoops and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices