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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State goes on the road and upsets No. 21 Texas Tech
Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's upset over No. 21 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reaction Time: Oklahoma/Oklahoma State Preview, favorite moments of Dresser era
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview Iowa State's big weekend against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Can they go 2-0? Kevin Dresser earns his 100th dual win. Favorite moments of his tenure and more courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Colorado Preview, Handling Expectations, Wrestling Weekend Ahead
On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger previews Thursday's game against Colorado, shares why the freshmen in the Big 12 are so elite and talks about handing sky high expectations from the fan base. Then assistant wrestling coach Derek St. John and senior Rocky Elam preview the team's weekend swing against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Tang plays victim (again), Momcilovic trending up, jersey retirements
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the latest Jerome Tang victim quote before diving into the mailbag. What does Milan Momcilovic's future look like? Talking jersey retirements and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: A look at Iowa State's 2-0 week and a preview of what is to come
EDylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State's 2-0 week with wins over UCF and Oklahoma State. The boys also look ahead to Colorado and Kansas State and finish with a look around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daily Clone: Joshua Jefferson's Leadership, Jada Williams named Big 12 Player of the Week
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger explains how Joshua Jefferson's leadership has taken a step up in 2026. Plus, Bill Fennelly explains how Jada Williams took a step up and won the Big 12 Player of the Week. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Time to start talking about March Madness seeding
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains why Iowa State's upcoming four game stretch is so pivotal and what it could mean for NCAA Tournament seeding. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: These are good times
Chris Williams & Brent Blum go in-depth on a massive bounce-back week for both Iowa State basketball programs. Now, the focus turns to a daunting month of February schedule-wise and seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Chris sat down and interviewed Jimmy Rogers last week. The guys give their reactions to that and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State handles Arizona
Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's win over Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 9 Iowa State takes care of business at Oklahoma State
Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to No. 9 Iowa State's win over Oklahoma State courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Batemon Ascending, Jada's career night, Rogers on QB room
On Thursday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, T.J. Otzelberger explains why he doesn't believe in a "freshman wall" and talks about what's impressive about Jamarion Batemon's ascension. Bill Fennelly puts Jada Williams' historic night in perspective and Jimmy Rogers breaks down the upcoming competition in the quarterbacks room. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beat Reporters: Jimmy Rogers one-on-ones, Cyclone Hoops are back, and football schedule release
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray give their biggest takeaways from one-on-ones with Jimmy Rogers. Both the Iowa State Men's and Women's teams snapped their losing streaks. Jada Williams explodes for 44. Reacting to the 2026 football schedule and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State snaps skid and whoops Cincinnati
Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State beating Cincinnati, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One-on-One with Iowa State Head Football Coach Jimmy Rogers
Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Head Coach Jimmy Rogers to give him a more personal look at the roster-building process for the 2026 Iowa State Football team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers talks OL, building a team + Big 12 schedule released
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps some of him and Rob's Gray's meeting with Jimmy Rogers. Iowa State's new head coach talks about his biggest recruiting surprise and how he plans to bring his team together in the offseason. Plus, Brend reacts to the Big 12 schedule release. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Cyclones back on track, Jefferson triple-double, and Big 12 schedule release
Jake Brend and Brent Blum react to No. 9 Iowa State's throttling of UCF as Joshua Jefferson picked up another triple-double. Are they back? It's Big 12 football schedule release day. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 9 Iowa State gets back on track, picks apart UCF
Chris Williams reacts to No. 9 Iowa State thumping UCF, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: UCF Preview, Forgetting the Non-Con, WBB Searching for Identity
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews No. 9 Iowa State's game against UCF, T.J. Otzelberger explains why he wants his team to forget about the non-conference and Bill Fennelly talks about searching for an identity.Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: Cyclones Have 0-2 Week and Look for Answers Going Forward
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson discuss Iowa State’s 0-2 week in Big 12 play and what needs to be fixed before the Cyclones’ game against UCF. The boys also talk about Iowa State’s struggles in the middle of the year during the Otzelberger Era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: The keys to getting back on track
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps T.J. Otzelberger's press conference from Monday morning. How can the Cyclones get back on track? Otzelberger talks about forcing turnovers, moving the ball and becoming a more desperate team. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: The dead of winter
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s two-game losing skid. What seems to be the issue, and how can Iowa State fix it? A fresh look at the Big 12 standings. Jimmy Rogers picked up a nice piece to its secondary on Sunday. Finally, the women’s program is spiraling after losing five and a row. Analysis on all of that and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF Postgame: No. 19 Iowa State gets blown out at Oklahoma State
Chelsea Poppens and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's blowout loss at Oklahoma State on Jan. 18. Presented by Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 2 Iowa State falls at Cincinnati
Jake Brend and Chris Williams react to No. 2 Iowa State losing to Cincinnati, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reaction Time: Mid-season checkpoint for Iowa State Wrestling
EJacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser return from their hiatus to reflect on the first half of the season for the Cyclones. Who has been the most impressive? Laying down expectations for March and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: The Cure for Slow Starts, Preparing to Play Desperate
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports after Iowa State's Men's Basketball Availability ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati to diagnose potential cures for the recent trend of slow starts. Hear what T.J. Otzelberger had to say about what teams are doing to Iowa State and how the Cyclones can counter on both sides of the ball. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beat Reporters: Kansas Reactions, MBB fixes, WBB’s plummet
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens sit down to react to Iowa State’s first loss of the season, talk about potential changes going forward, and make sense of Bill Fennelly’s four-game losing streak. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF Postgame: Iowa State loses to Colorado, 68-62
Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to No. 10 Iowa State’s fourth-straight loss, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Debunking the midseason fade misconception, addressing the slow starts
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a stance on the topic of Iowa State's midseason fades. Are they are a real thing or not? Then Brend addresses the recent slow starts and potential solutions. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Iowa State loses ugly at Kansas, portal season coming to a close
Chris Williams and Jake Brend dive into Tuesday night's disaster at Allen Fieldhouse. Was it a fluke? Portal season is coming to a close over the next few days. Looking around the Big 12 and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 2 Iowa State thumped at Kansas
Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 2 Iowa State's first loss of the season, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Kansas Preview, Handling the Phog, Preparing for Peterson
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down No. 2 Iowa State's matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks. Hear what T.J. Otzelberger, Tamin Lipsey and Killyan Toure have to say about handing the atmosphere at Phog Allen Fieldhouse and preparing for a matchup with Darryn Peterson. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: Cyclones Still Undefeated and Take on Kansas in Big Road Test
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s 2-0 week and look ahead to their matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks. The boys also take a look around College Basketball and why there is so much parody in the sport today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Slow Starts, Halftime Adjustments and Foul Trouble
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from Ames following Iowa State Men's Basketball's availability ahead of their game at Kansas. Brend reports on the the recent slow starts, how they overcome them with halftime adjustments and the plan to address recent foul trouble. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Massive week looms for men’s hoops; How good can football be?
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State men’s basketball’s 16-0 start. The Cyclones are about to be the No. 2 team in the country, traveling to play an unranked Kansas squad that will be desperate. The women lose Addy Brown for a substantial amount of time. What does that mean? Finally, with a seemingly great start to portal season, how good can the Cyclones be in 2026? We cover it all, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 11 Iowa Stats falls to West Virginia
Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to No. 11 Iowa State's third-straight loss, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State handles Oklahoma State
Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 3 Iowa State's victory over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Friday Portal Update, Tamin Chasing Monte, Oklahoma State Preview
On Friday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend provides a transfer portal update as Jimmy Rogers and his staff hit 37 commits on Friday afternoon. Brend also finds the parallel between Tamin Lipsey and his childhood idol Monte Morris. Plus, T.J. Otzelberger previews Oklahoma State and talks about the 1986 team coming back to Hilton Coliseum. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beat Reporters: Baylor recap, trouble for WBB, transfer portal evaluations
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens recap Iowa State’s gritty win over Baylor, highlighting the full-circle growth of Tamin Lipsey. Then the three express their concern for Bill Fennelly’s squad and the tough road ahead before evaluating Jimmy Rogers’ 2026 transfer portal class. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State beats Baylor in rock fight
Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to No. 3 Iowa State's road win against Baylor, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 11 Iowa State stunned at Cincinnati
Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to No. 11 Iowa State's loss to Cincinnati, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Interview with Braden Awls and a Wednesday portal update
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend is joined by Toledo transfer safety Braden Awls to discuss his commitment to Iowa State, following Ross Watson, his expectations and more. Plus, Brend gives a Wednesday portal update. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Portal madness, Big 12 hoops, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to all the portal action before diving into Cyclone hoops and more around the Big 12. Getting into the issues of college sports. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Tuesday portal update, building inside out, Baylor MBB preview
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend gives a portal update on everything that happened before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Chris Williams shares his thoughts on Jimmy Rogers' strategy of building his team from the inside out. T.J. Otzelberger previews No. 3 Iowa State's matchup with the Baylor Bears.Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: Iowa State's Win over WVU and Looking at Opening Weekend in Big 12
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s win over West Virginia and look ahead to their game against Baylor. The boys also took a look around the Big 12 in the opening weekend of conference play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Meet Monday's portal commits, new special teams staff, Batemon finding confidence
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps the crazy Monday afternoon in the transfer portal, Jimmy Rogers has his special teams staff and Jamarion Batemon's confidence is rising at the right time. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: The QB room is set, putting Milan's season into perspective
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's now complete quarterback room for the 2026 football season. There are a ton of moving parts in the portal, and we attempt to connect them for you as much as possible. Iowa State basketball travels to Baylor on Wednesday night for its second true road test of the season. All this and more, presented by our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 3 Iowa State takes care of West Virginia in Big 12 opener
Chris Williams reacts to No. 3 Iowa State beating West Virginia in its Big 12 opener, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Big 12 reputation takes hit, Rogers finalizes offensive staff, WVU preview
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains the damage Texas Tech's Orange Bowl loss did for the future of the Big 12, Jimmy Rogers finalizes his offensive staff and Brend previews Iowa State's Big 12 opener against West Virginia. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 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 to win NPOY? Drafting the best Big 12 basketball teams and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices