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DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Honors, Bacon Back, More Takeaways on 1-0 Monday
On a 1-0 Monday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend tells you who took home Big 12 Week Zero honors. Brend also looks back at Iowa State's win over Kansas State and how they turned around the running game in the second half. Caleb Bacon talks about how special it felt to be back on the field. Then, Matt Campbell says why he thinks his team is set up for failure. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

InCYde Zone: 1-0, new guys, Campbell gets 100th
Jacqueline Cordova is back with Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell to relive Iowa State's victory over Kansas State in Ireland. How will the game affect the season? Discussing all the new guys, Campbell's 100th win, and more. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Back from Dublin, complete analysis & guessing the week one point spreads
Chris Williams & Brent Blum are both back from Ireland. The guys analyze Iowa State’s 24-21 season-opening win over Kansas State and touch on South Dakota. Plus, it’s officially game week for all of college football. Guess the point spreads is back! Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
POSTGAME with CW: Analyzing ISU’s 24-21 win over K-State
Iowa State kicked off the 2025 college football season on Saturday with a 24-21 win over Kansas State in Dublin. Chris Williams broke it all down for you immediately following the game. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Campbell Speaks, Fans Take Over Dublin
On a Friday edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes you inside downtown Dublin to show the Cyclone takeover on the Emerald Island. Matt Campbell and Chris Klieman meet the press. Campbell talks about the buzz of the game and Trevor Buhr’s illness. Plus, the Cyclone Rugby Club played in Dublin and Brend took a trip into the countryside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Campbell focused on the Clones, not distractions
On Thursday’s Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell talks about what exactly is different about playing in a week zero filled with distractions and how that does or doesn’t change his approach. Also, Rocco Becht addresses his struggles against K-State last year and how that’s made him better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Land Locks: Week Zero, Football is Back!
ETed Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez return as they make their picks ahead of Week Zero! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: How to slow down Avery and Dylan Edwards, Dublin Day One Recap
On Wednesday’s Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into the matchup of the Iowa State defense against the Kansas State offense. Hear what Caleb Bacon and Domonique Orange had to say about slowing down quarterback Avery Johnson and running back Dylan Edwards. Then Brend recaps his first day in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Farmageddon Preview
Jake Brend and Brent Blum give one last final preview of Iowa State's road trip to Ireland to take on Kansas State. How do the fellas feel about a Week Zero game across the pond? Touching on the CFP and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Farmageddon history, sleeping tactics, special teams preview
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend dives into what Matt Campbell and Rocco Becht had to say about the Farmageddon rivalry. Campbell talks about the plan for his team getting the best sleep and how important that execution is. Finally, we close our position preview with a deep dive into the special teams unit. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Victory Day, Team Superlatives, and Big 12 Tiers
Jake Brend and Brent Blum react to one of Matt Campbell's best traditions before diving into team MVPs and potential breakout players for the Cyclones. Tiering the Big 12 and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Biggest takeaways from fall camp, Campbell on injury reports, Rocco talks QB1 pressure
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend has the report from the final press conference before Iowa State leaves for Dublin. Matt Campbell shares his thoughts on injury reports, Campbell and several players give their biggest lesson learned in fall camp and Rocco Becht talks about handling the pressure as a quarterback in today's era of College Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Campbell's legacy, continuing prep for Ireland
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss where Matt Campbell's legacy is at ahead of Year 10. Is it dependent on a Big 12 Title? Looking at all the intricacies of the Ireland trip and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: TE Room Deep Dive, Mouser & Heacock plan for K-State
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend has more from Tuesday's press conference with Taylor Mouser and Jon Heacock. Mouser takes a deep dive into the Iowa State tight end room, explaining what makes Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle so special. Mouser explains what type of personnel he expects to play and how Burkle can make his biggest impact. Heacock and Mouser both talk about the challenges of prepping for K-State in week zero as opposed to November. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Mouser evaluates year one, Heacock addresses 2024 defensive struggles
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from press conferences with offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser and defensive coordinator Jon Heacock. Mouser evaluates his first year as the offensive coordinator and talks where Rocco Becht can improve in 2025. Heacock addresses where the defense fell short in 2024 and how they plan to be better this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Jeremiah Cooper's versatility, Jamison Patton stepping up, Jontez being Jontez
On Monday's edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from the final position coaches availability of fall camp. Brend recaps all that safeties coach Deon Broomfield and cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat had to say. The two coaches hit on Jeremiah Cooper's versatility, Jamison Patton's surge and how Jontez Williams has gotten even better since 2024. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Ranking ISU’s position groups
Chris Williams & Brent Blum rank Iowa State’s 2025 football roster by position group. Plus, the guys take a look at point spreads for the entire season that were recently just put out by a Vegas oddsmaker. How close were we a few weeks back? Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Who starts at center? Sama's improvement, OL gaining confidence and more
On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from fall camp after an availability with the offensive line room and running backs room. OL coach Ryan Clanton gives insight into the three-man race for the center position and talks about how to build confidence within his unit. RB coach Jake Landry answers where Abu Sama has grown since 2024 and talks about how the other running backs can see the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Projecting Iowa State's Depth Chart
Chris Williams and Brent Blum go position-by-position on offense and defense as they project the Cyclones' depth chart ahead of the 2025 season. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: When does K-State prep start? Who's the most impressive summer MBB player? Niang on the move and more
On Wednesday's episode of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes you through what Matt Campbell had to say about prepping for Kansas State. T.J. Otzelberger gives his answer for the most impressive player of the summer, football gameday themes are out and Georges Niang is on the move. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Otzelberger compares his team to old teams, Heise focused on mindset, a wrap on summer ball
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend reports from the final day of men's basketball summer availability with an update on Joshua Jefferson's injury status, how T.J. Otzelberger compares this year's team to some of his former squads and what Nate Heise is focusing on this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Matt Campbell talks extension, reflects on 10th fall camp, recaps scrimmage
On Monday's 'Daily Clone,' Jake Brend reports from Ames as Matt Campbell has his midway point update from fall camp. Campbell talks about his new extension through 2032, reflects on how much Iowa State has changes in his time and focuses on the toughness of his football team. The Daily Clone is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: The big picture
Matt Campbell’s “new” contract. Scary headlines. Football camp updates, plus some basketball practice notes. Chris Williams & Brent Blum cover it all on Sunday’s show, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Orange and Ike Striving for Consistency and Competition inside the LB Room
On Thursday's CF Daily, Jake Brend has a report from a fall camp availability with Eli Rasheed and Colby Kratch. Rasheed talks about what's needed need from his group to get pressure on the quarterback. We hear from Yale transfer Tamatoa McDonough for the first time. Linebackers coach Colby Kratch discusses his process on determining playing time and the competition within that room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Townsend Paving His Own Way, Jeremiah Cooper is Freed Up, Conrad's Convo with Otz
On Wednesday's episode of Cyclone Fanatic Daily in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend takes you through Xavier Townsend's skillset and how he plans to carve out his own legacy Ames. Jontez Williams and Jeremiah Cooper have both been selected to a preseason watch list. Cooper talks about how he's freed up heading into the 2025 season. And finally, Conrad Hawley shares his crazy story on how he ended up at Iowa State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Farmageddon by position, backup QBs, the Tyler Miller story, and more
Jake Brend and Rob Gray fill in for CW and Blum to discuss position matchups for Farmageddon before diving into what they learned about quarterbacks this week, Tyler Miller's journey into fatherhood, and ranking road games to cover. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CFTV: Who's WR3? Big Week for Cyclone Pros, Conrad Hawley's Personal Growth
EOn Tuesday's CFTV, Jake Brend has more from Monday's media availability with Wide Receivers coach Noah Pauley. Pauley talks about how receivers earn their reps and targets. There's also an update on Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel at Texas Training Camp, big weeks for Brock Purdy and Tyrese Haliburton, and how Conrad Hawley grew at Iowa State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUMMER SERIES: Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley sits down with Jake Brend
EJake Brend welcomes former Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley to the CF Summer Series to discuss how he ended up at Iowa State, why he loves being part of a team, his favorite memories as a Cyclone, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: How Connor Moberly Became QB2 in 2024, What He's Learned Behind Rocco and More
On Monday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend recaps another day of Fall Camp availability with the quarterback room. Hear what QB Coach Jake Waters had to say about Rocco Becht, Connor Moberly and Alex Manske. Waters talks about how Moberly won the QB2 job as a true freshman and how he's improved heading into 2025. The lifelong Cyclone fan talks about what he's learned behind Rocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Setting All 12 Point Spreads for ISU, Media Day Recap, Jamarion Batemon is a Dawg
Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend on a Williams & Blum Sunday to recap Iowa State Football Media Day and the men's basketball availability with Jamarion Batemon. The two then set the line for all 12 of Iowa State's regular season games. Williams & Blum is brought to you by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Media Day Recap from Brend: Curious Rocco, Professional TEs, Hansen Explosive, Linebackers Competitive
In Jake Brend's recap of Iowa State Football Media Day, he hits on what Matt Campbell said about Rocco Becht's leadership and how Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle have become professionals. Hear how Carson Hansen has developed his game with the O-Line and the type of competition that's happening in the linebackers room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Jamarion Batemon is Defense First, Dominykas Pleta is Adjusting to American Life
On Thursday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend has a report from the Sukup Men's Basketball Complex for a summer media availability. Cyclone Fanatic heard from freshmen Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta as well as T.J. Otzelberger. Batemon talked about how he takes pride of his defensive abilities and Pleta is still adjusting to life in America on and off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Fall Camp Opens, Hoodjer on CBs, Curtis Jones talks NBA Opprotunity, New Volleyball Uniforms
On Wednesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend dives into the cornerback position as GM Derek Hoodjer gives his insight, Curtis Jones talks about his NBA breakthrough and the ISU Volleyball team unveils new Cyclone script uniforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SUMMER SERIES: All-American, Denver Nuggets Guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend
Former Cyclone and now Denver Nuggets guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend on the CycloneFanatic Summer Series to discuss his new NBA contract, his time in the NBA Summer League and some of his favorite moments in a Cyclone uniform. The Summer Series is brought to you by Fareway Meat & Grocery and Netusil Financial Services by Raymond James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: CFP Valuations, Farmageddon Spread, Texas Tech Doubt, Utah Buzz
Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Jake Brend to discuss the New York Times' valuation on every Power 5 football team, they hit more on Curtis Jones' NBA future, bounce around the Big 12 for some hot topics on Texas Tech and Utah and react to the Farmageddon spread. All presented by Mechdyne Corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Marcus Zelee Decommits, Farmageddon Spread, Hoodjer Previews Linebackers
On Tuesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend tells you about Marcus Zelee's decommitment, reacts to Circa's Farmageddon spread, and Derek Hoodjer previews the 2025 linebacker core in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUMMER SERIES: Voice of the Cyclones John Walters joins Jake Brend
Jake Brend sits down with Voice of the Cyclones John Walters to discuss the progress Iowa State has made since he arrived to Ames, the hype going into this athletic season, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Curt Jones' New Deal, Derek Hoodjer on Week Zero Approach, The Godfather's Advice
On Monday's edition of CFTV in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend breaks down Curtis Jones' deal with the Denver Nuggets, Derek Hoodjer talks about ISU's week zero approach compared to year's past, and John Walters gives advice to Cyclone fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Curtis Jones' NBA Deal, Momcilovic's Next Step and the Biggest Position Battles
Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend as he fills in for Chris Williams. The two get into an in-depth discussion about Curtis Jones' two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, what Milan Momcilovic has to do to take the next step in 2025-26 and close with the biggest position battles for Iowa State football heading into fall camp. Williams & Blum is all brought to you by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Kooper Ebel and Beau Goodwin give back to their Alma Maters, an all-time fanatic interview in 'Boji
On a bonus Friday show, Jake Brend shares his coverage of Kooper Ebel and Beau Goodwin's youth football camp at both of their respective Alma Maters. Brend also interviews the man who spent $5,000 on a game-worn Iowa State helmet at the We Will Collective fundraiser in Okoboji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUMMER SERIES: CW sit down with ISU football’s GM
Chris Williams sits down with Derek Hoodjer, the GM of Iowa State Football, to discuss what the last few off-seasons have been like from his chair. The two look ahead to the 2025 Cyclone football team as fall camp will begin next week. Breaking down key position battles and more on the first episode of our summer series for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Blake Buchanan Fitting Like a Glove, Audi Talks Gold, Curt's Big Night
On Wednesday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend dives into the relationship between T.J. Otzelberger and Virginia transfer Blake Buchanan. We also hear what Audi Crooks had to say about her lifetime memory of winning a gold medal. Plus an update on Curtis Jones' big night in the Summer League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Executive order regarding NIL and ranking Iowa State's road schedule
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to President Trump's executive order that could change the NIL landscape. What does it mean for Iowa State? Ranking the Cyclones' road games and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: How Milan Momcilovic is focused on being 'the guy' in 2025
In Tuesday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend breaks down Iowa State men's basketball summer availability, focusing on what T.J. Otzelberger and Milan Momcilovic had to say about Momcilovic taking the next step in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: What can Rocco do for his legacy? Plus a Cyclones in the Summer League Update
On Monday's CF Daily Update, Jake Brend kicks off the 2025 Iowa State position previews with a take on how high Rocco's legacy can reach this year. He also provides an update on Curtis Jones and Hason Ward in the NBA Summer League and previews Paul Shirley's event on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: A pleasant surprise at running back? Cody Campbell & more
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss hot Iowa State football topics to come out of CW’s time with Matt Campbell last week in Dallas. A new name has emerged as a real threat to get snaps at running back. Texas Tech mega-booster Cody Campbell has a plan to fix college football and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CFTV: Talking to K-State players about Ireland and Farmageddon Rivalry
In Jake Brend's final report from Dallas, he talked to K-State Avery Johnson, Cody Stufflebean and Taylor Poitier about the upcoming Farmageddon in Ireland. All of CycloneFanatic's coverage in Texas is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CFTV: Who steps up on the D-Line? Plus, Rocco raves about Sowell and Townsend
Jake Brend has another report from day two of Big 12 Media Days. Hear from Matt Campbell on what he expects out of the defensive line. Rocco Becht talks about the strengths of transfer receivers Chase Sowell and Xavier Townsend. All Big 12 Media Days coverage is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFTV: Championship Hunger, Depth at Linebacker and Rocco's New Weapons
The entire football program still feels the 2024 Big 12 Championship loss, Matt Campbell is confident in the linebacker depth and Rocco Becht is ready to spread the wealth. Jake Brend has more in his report from Texas. All coverage is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Campbell Talks Revenue Sharing, 2024 Adversity and more Cyclone Football
Matt Campbell opens up Big 12 Football Media Days talking about revenue sharing, the experience his team gained in 2024, the strengths of the defense and so much more about Cyclone Football. All coverage is brought to you by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices