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Williams & 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 statement about his student-athletes. Looking ahead to conference hoops and more courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 what their GPA record means to the program, future Cyclones square off in a big time high school game and Jimmy Rogers finalizes his support staff. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Full Wayzata vs West Allis Central highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EWwQFjGqr4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 candidates going into conference play. All of that and more on Let Him Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Brock Purdy's performance on Sunday Night Football, shares what T.J. Otzelberger said about his team's depth and discusses why Baylor's Scott Drew's is in the national spotlight. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & 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 dig into a massive haul of freshmen who will be entering the program. What will the quarterback situation look like for Jimmy Rogers in year one? Plus, the Big 12 has gotten significantly weaker in the month of December. What that means for the Cyclones and more, all presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

InCYde 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? Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Cincinnati defensive coordinator Tyson Veidt about Heacock's legacy, the invention of the 3-3-5 defense and more. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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, Milan Momcilovic shares the key to his rise to the best three-point shooter in America and Kenzie Hare gets her moment. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: The transition sucks, but better times are ahead
EChris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State football's current situations with players exiting the program following Matt Campbell's departure to Penn State. The pair look ahead to better times ahead, and explain why Rocco Becht moving on might not be the worst thing for both parties. In our Big 12 segment, Williams & Blum discuss the importance of Texas Tech's upcoming College Football Playoff game and more, all presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 in a "therapy" session for fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 learned about playing the 2024-25 season with a target on their back and Bill Fennelly previews his team's Big 12 opener against Kansas. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 priority? Discussing a potential path to ISU Hoops being No. 1. Going through wish lists and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 cinderella story. Brend rants why everyone deserves a seat at the table and why that's good for college athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 and bounce around the Big 12 as league play draws near. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAILY 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 strength staff and Jake Brend breaks down how Milan Momcilovic has found a new level of consistency. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 in America. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: CyHawk Recap and Sleepy win over EIU
EDylan 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 basketball this past weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & 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 teams, guess the CFP point spreads, and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Killyan Island, Cyclone State, Jimmy F'ing Rogers and Rocco's Surgery
EOn a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend breaks down Killyan Toure's lockdown performance against preseason All-American Bennett Stirtz and what Georges Niang had to say about the frenchman. Plus, Jimmy Rogers wins over the fans and Brend has a Rocco Becht injury update. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwestern Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 on the fans, and everything from the Matt Campbell departure. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 goodbye letter to Iowa State and previews the Cy-Hawk men's basketball game. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Iowa State, Tamin Lipsey shares how he was playing for Iowa State fans against Purdue, T.J. Otzelberger says how much Killyan Toure has proven under different circumstances, and Brend previews Wednesday's Cy-Hawk women's game. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: Smackdown of Purdue and Look Ahead to Cy-Hawk
EDylan 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 as preview the Cy-Hawk matchup and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 first meeting with the team, his defensive scheme and roster building strategies. Plus, Jamie Pollard clarifies his policy and strategy on NIL. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: A rollercoaster weekend for the ages
EChris 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 Campbell's departure, the new era with Jimmy Rogers and T.J. Otzelberger's 23-point win over No. 1 Purdue. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 10 Iowa State crushes No. 1 Purdue
EJoin 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. They break down key performances from Blake Buchanan, Killyan Toure and more. Presented by Karl Auto Group in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REACTION with CW: Campbell to Penn State. What's next?
EWatch 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: 2025 Champ Week Picks
EJake 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

Reaction 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? Diving into all the chaos from the Cy-Hawk dual, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 of Killyan Toure and Milan Momcilovic. Plus, Audi Crooks’ National Player of the Year campaign, preferred bowl destinations, and Kevin Dresser ending the Cy-Hawk wrestling drought. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: National Signing Day & Big 12 Coaching Carousel
EOn Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell breaks down his 2026 recruiting class, specifically the fit of Jeffery Roberts and Elijah Reeder. Then Jake Brend updates the crazy week of the coaching carousel in the Big 12. Plus, a fun story from Conrad Hawley! Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & 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 12 get into the CFP? Talking Cyclone Hoops and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

InCYde 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 step back and looking at the big picture. How good was this offensive line? Looking around at the state of college football and more, courtesy of Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Coliseum on how Killyan Toure has elevated in more ways than one and how Milan Momcilovic continues to build more and more confidence. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook feat. Conrad Hawley: Journey to Iowa State, life as the C.E.O, and more
EDylan 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 Otzelberger. What was it like being the C.E.O.? Life stories, being a benchwarmer, and how he turned it all into a lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 breaks her own school record, men's basketball is back in the top 10 and Matt Campbell reflects on the 8-4 regular season. Plus, Brent Blum's impact on Iowa State Athletics. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & 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 Crooks goes off for 47 & Williams makes a big statement. Plus, Iowa State football concluded its regular season with an 8-4 record. What the offseason might look like, bowl game speculation, guess the point spreads, and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 the analytics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Campbell talks about the impact of still potentially reaching nine wins and Kevin Dresser shares what a win over Iowa could mean for his team. Presented by CycloneFanaticShop.com in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: Week 14 Picks for the 2025 Season
ETed Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez make their final regular-season picks, courtesy of Wild Rose Casinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 second half blowout and why he's proud of how the Cyclones played without Tamin Lipsey. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction 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 joins the program to discuss the Hawkeyes and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices