Cyclone Insider Hour

The Des Moines Register's Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay breakdown the 2025 Iowa State football schedule by picking every single game on the Cyclones' docket. Can Iowa State match last year's historic season? Will the Cyclones be back in Arlington for the Big 12 championship game. Is a spot in the College Football Playoffs conceivable? The pair discuss it all while making their predictions for how the Cyclones' season will unfold.

This week's Cyclone Insider podcast features columnist Travis Hines and beat reporter Eugene Rapay discussing Iowa State football's fall camp. The pair chat about the Cyclones' first intrasquad scrimmage and preview the team's upcoming second scrimmage, which is when much of the depth chart will begin to take shape. They also talk men's basketball, with Milan Momcilovic and Jamorion Bateman emerging as summer standouts.

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay of the Des Moines Register discuss Iowa State's upcoming football season with a look at three of the most intriguing position groups. Plus, they chat some men's basketball.

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay of the Des Moines Register discuss Iowa State's win over Lipscomb and its Round of 32 matchup against Ole Miss from the Fiserv Forum.

The Des Moines Register's Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay discuss Iowa State's NCAA Tournament situation in light of Keshon Gilbert being ruled out not only for the Cyclones' games in Milwaukee, but beyond. 

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay discuss Iowa State's precarious position after a loss to Oklahoma State and a looming rematch with Arizona.

A decent start gave way to disaster for Iowa State football in Saturday's Big 12 title game. Cam Skattebo ran wild as Arizona State put up 35 consecutive points en route to a 45-19 win. Although College Football Playoff dreams are off the table, the Cyclones still had one of the most successful seasons in program history. Live from AT&T Stadium, the Register's Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay break it all down.

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay discuss Iowa State's game against Utah and the Cyclones path to the Big 12 title game before talking about the men's basketball's team's trip to the Maui Invitational. Tommy Birch joins to talk women's basketball.

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay discuss what Iowa State's defense can do amid its two-game losing streak while also talking men's hoops amid its 2-0 start.

Up and down the Jayhawks went, doing whatever they wanted inside Arrowhead Stadium as Matt Campbell and Iowa State watched a once-undefeated season absorb another loss. Saturday's 45-36 stumble against Kansas has the Cyclones now needing to win out, plus get some help, to reach the Big 12 title game. Live from Kansas City, the Register's Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay sift through the aftermath.

Just when it seemed a pedestrian performance was going derail Iowa State's undefeated start, the Cyclones rose up for a late rally to upend Central Florida. Quarterback Rocco Becht made sure Iowa State didn't suffer a massive upset with a rushing TD in the final minute, finishing off a seesawing day on top. Live from Jack Trice Stadium, the Register's Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay dissect the win and what it means going forward.

Travis Hines and Eugene Rapay breakdown Iowa State's run to 6-0 and their attempt to add a seventh win against UCF.

Not all games are going to be pretty during a long season. Some just need the scoreboard to read right at the end. That's what Iowa State delivered at West Virginia with Saturday's 28-16 win, which keeps the Cyclones undefeated atop the Big 12. Two fourth-quarter touchdowns from Carson Hansen put the game away, while Iowa State's defense suffocated on the other end. The Register's Eli McKown and Eugene Rapay dissect the win and what it means for the Cyclones moving forward.

Travis Hines is joined by the Register's new Iowa State beat reporter, Eugene Rapay. The pair talk football and men's hoops before being joined by Tommy Birch to talk women's basketball.

After falling in a two-point hole early in the third quarter, Iowa State ripped off the game's final 24 points en route to a dominant win over Baylor. Live from Jack Trice Stadium, the Register's Tommy Birch and Travis Hines dissect the win.

It became clear early Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium that Butch Jones' Arkansas State squad could not hang. The Cyclones took advantage with a cruise-control win in dominant fashion. Live from Ames, the Register's Travis Hines and Eli McKown break it all down.

Travis Hines and Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register preview Iowa State football's game vs. Arkansas State and discuss Matt Campbell becoming the Cyclones' all-time winningest coach.

Travis Hines and Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register discuss Iowa State's Cy-Hawk win and what it means going forward for the Cyclones.

A day that seemed destined for despair suddenly became a huge Iowa State moment in Cy-Hawk history. Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Alyssa Hertel and Travis Hines analyze a wild afternoon in Iowa City and what it means for the Cyclones moving forward.

It wasn't spectacular. It wasn't bad. It just...happened. That's the aftermath of Iowa State's 21-3 win over North Dakota in Saturday's season opener. Live from Jack Trice Stadium, the Register's Travis Hines and Tommy Birch dissect everything from the Cyclones' first performance of 2024.

Travis Hines and Tommy Birch preview Iowa State football's opener against North Dakota.

Cyclone Insider returns with the Des Moines Register’s Travis Hines and Tommy Birch talking all things Iowa State football ahead of the much-anticipated 2024 season.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the Iowa State men's basketball team's draw in the NCAA Tournament while Tommy Birch joins to chat about the women's team's path.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines recaps Iowa State's quarterfinal win over Kansas State and look ahead to Friday night's matchup with Baylor.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the final weeks of the basketball season, with Tommy Birch joining as well.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Taylor Mouser's promotion to offensive coordinator for Iowa State football as well as preview the men's basketball team's week of games.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State men's basketball's push to the top of the Big 12 standings, and they also chat about Brock Purdy's Super Bowl performance.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines talk Iowa State's win over Kansas State and its weekend battle with Kansas.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State's Liberty Bowl to Memphis and look ahead to the 2024 season.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss potential opt-outs for the Liberty Bowl, and the lates with Cyclone hoops.

Another Cy-Hawk showdown, another blowout win for the home team. Buoyed by strong nights from Keshon Gilbert, Robert Jones and Tre King, Iowa State cruised by Iowa inside a sold-out Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones are riding high in December and should cruise into Big 12 play with four more easy games upcoming. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines dissect what they saw Thursday night.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines of the Des Moines Register discuss Iowa State's Liberty Bowl matchup with Memphis, plus preview this week's Cy-Hawk games.

We're through one month of Iowa State hoops, and the Cyclones are 5-2 with a game Friday at DePaul. Plus, Matt Campbell's squad is readying for a bowl announcement Sunday. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss both.

The Cyclones have already accomplished more than many people thought by reaching bowl eligibility. Now, can Iowa State get greedy? A chance to disrupt the College Football Playoff picture with a massive upset awaits Saturday night in Jack Trice Stadium. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis discuss whether or not Iowa State can pull a Texas stunner.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State's win over BYU, and what comes next for the Cyclones now that they've achieved bowl eligibility. The pair also talk hoops.

All the elements were there for a huge Iowa State win, but leaky defense on the backend gave Kansas a huge late TD to cement a rare road victory over the Cyclones. With this chance to reach bowl eligibility now gone, Iowa State must find one more win against either BYU, Texas or Kansas State. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines sift through the aftermath at Jack Trice Stadium.

At the beginning of the season, not many would've pegged Iowa State-Kansas as an important Big 12 affair slotted for primetime. But that's exactly what will happen Saturday night at Jack Trice Stadium, as the Cyclones look to emerge from a cluttered group atop the conference. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the game ahead, plus some basketball talk.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the five-way tie atop the Big 12, with Iowa State among the leaders after their surge to start Big 12 play.

Backed by a balanced offensive attack that had Baylor chasing from the start, Iowa State delivered its second straight road win in as many games with a 30-18 victory over the Bears. Coupled with Oklahoma’s loss at Kansas, the Cyclones will enter the regular season’s final month tied atop the Big 12 standings. Live from Waco, The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss what this win means.

Not many expected the Cyclones to be 4-3 after the bye week, but here Iowa State is in position to reach a bowl game with a strong closing push. That begins Saturday at Baylor, which is already 1-4 at home this season amid severe struggles. This appears to be the most winnable game remaining on the Cyclones' schedule. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the matchup and more.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines analyze Iowa State's 3-1 start to the Big 12, plus chat Big 12 basketball media days.

A complete effort from Iowa State resulted in the Cyclones’ first road win of the season. Matt Campbell’s squad dismantled Cincinnati in its first meeting with the new Big 12 foe, leaning on Rocco Becht, Jayden Higgins and the Iowa State defense to bring this one home. The Register's Travis Hines and Randy Peterson discuss from Nippert Stadium.

After another conference home victory last week against TCU, Iowa State will head back out on the road searching for its first win away from Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones' last visit to the state of Ohio didn't go well; same for their last Big 12 road venture. Can Matt Campbell's squad take one step closer to a bowl game Saturday afternoon at Cincinnati? The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss that, plus some basketball talk.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State football's win over TCU and their road trip to Cincinnati. The pair also talk basketball with media days upon us.

A memorable night in Ames saw Iowa State honor Jack Trice, then topple TCU with a quality showing. The Cyclones defense bounced back in a huge way with four turnovers, while freshman Abu Sama sparked the ground game with a long TD run. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines break down what it all means.

After holding their own for a quarter and change last week against Oklahoma, the Cyclones get a more manageable task this week at home versus TCU. The Horned Frogs certainly look more vulnerable than they did last season en route to the national championship game. But can Iowa State string together enough success to secure its second Big 12 victory of the year? The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss what they believe to be the one truth and two questions Iowa State's loss to Oklahoma over the weekend exposed. The pair also chats about former Cyclone Brock Purdy's continued excellence with the 49ers.

A decent start fizzled quickly for Iowa State Saturday night in Norman. After pulling within a point midway through the second quarter, Oklahoma scored the game’s final 29 points for a runaway victory. While the Cyclones were heavy underdogs in this one, the defensive effort was far from the standard Iowa State has developed in recent seasons. The Register's Travis Hines and Randy Peterson sort through the aftermath.

Given how bleak Iowa State football looked coming home from Ohio, the Cyclones have at least restored some temporary optimism after toppling Oklahoma State last weekend. Now, the challenge intensifies. Oklahoma looks a little different under Brent Venables, but the dominance is all the same. The Cyclones will be several-touchdown underdogs, just as they were in 2017 before delivering a massive upset in Norman. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines dive into Saturday's intense Big 12 matchup.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State' pass-heavy win over Oklahoma State and if it will continue this weekend in Norman against Oklahoma.