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  • September 7 · 13 min

    DAILY CLONE: Position Group Report Cards

    Fresh off of a 38-10 win over SEMO, Jake Brend gives his report card for all of Iowa State's position groups. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 6 · 1 hr 18 min

    Williams & Blum: Impressions on Jimmy Roger’s’ debut at Iowa State

    Chris Williams and Brent Blum breakdown all of the angles from Iowa State season opening 38 to 10 win over SEMO. How do the guys grade Jaylen Raynor and the offensive line's day? We start to look ahead to Cy-Hawk, guess the point spreads and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 5 · 25 min

    CF POSTGAME: Iowa State dominates SEMO

    Chris Williams and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State notching their first win of the season. What can you take away from a Week 1 blowout? CW dives into all of his thoughts immediately following the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 3 · 45 min

    Brent Metcalf & Alli St. John sit-down with Jacqueline Cordova | Cyclone Wrestling Special

    Iowa State wrestling head coaches Brent Metcalf and Alli St. John sit-down with wrestling expert Jacqueline Cordova to recap their first summers on the job, look ahead to the 2026-27 season, share what changes have been made with in the program and a lot more. Thanks to Wyffels Hybrids for hosting us at their customer appreciation party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 3 · 53 min

    The Beat Reporters: SEMO week is HERE, Players to Watch, CyTown Recap

    The Beat Reporters kick off game week with a deep dive of SEMO. What do Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Jackson Pence want to see out of the Cyclones on Saturday? Who are key players to watch on both sides of the ball? Plus, Rob and Jake recap their time at the CyTown Groundbreaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 2 · 16 min

    DAILY CLONE: What is Jimmy Rogers like on the sidelines in-game?

    As we prepare to see the Cyclones in-action for the first time on Saturday, what will Jimmy Rogers look like on the sideline? Which coaches will be in the booth and why?Jake Brend reports on Wednesday's Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 1 · 9 min

    DAILY CLONE: Other than a win, what do you want to see Saturday?

    60,000+ at Jack Trice Stadium all have the same goal: beating SEMO.Other than winning the game, what do Jimmy Rogers & Tyler Roehl want to see? Jake Brend reports, plus he adds five things that he wants to see. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 1 · 47 min

    InCYde Zone: Jimmy Rogers Era BEGINS! Former Iowa State Players Preview the New Cyclones

    Iowa State football is entering a completely new era, and InCYde Zone is ready for the ride. Jacqueline Cordova, former Cyclones Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock preview the first season under head coach Jimmy Rogers and discuss what they want to learn about this new-look Iowa State football team. The guys break down the Iowa State depth chart, including the offensive line, running back room, tight ends, and defensive line, while discussing the impact of offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl, defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit, and the new coaching staff. They also talk about Jalen Rayner's potential at quarterback, the personality and culture developing around the team, and why the Cy-Hawk game could be a huge early test for the new Cyclones. Plus, the crew talks about beer coming to Jack Trice Stadium, what it could mean for the game-day atmosphere, and their excitement for Iowa State football to finally return. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 31 · 18 min

    DAILY CLONE: 8 Takeaways from Iowa State's FIRST Depth Chart

    Iowa State releases the first depth chart of the Jimmy Rogers. Jake Brend shares eight takeaways from the first look at the two-deep. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 30 · 1 hr 11 min

    Williams & Blum: Cyclone football is back

    Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to TCU’s ugly loss to North Carolina in Ireland on Saturday. It isn’t a good look for the Big 12, but could be a positive sign for Iowa State in the first year of Jimmy Rogers’ tenure. The guys discuss Iowa State quarterbacks Jaylon Raynor and Connor Moberly. Final thoughts on the season, plus previewing the upcoming Big 12 slate in week one. Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 28 · 1 hr 36 min

    Williams & Blum: Big 12 win/loss total predictions from Vegas

    Chris Williams & Jake Brend are on location at Circa Sports in Las Vegas to celebrate the start of the 2026 football season. The guys take win/loss totals from every Big 12 team via Circa Sports, break them down, and make their predictions. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 28 · 10 min

    DAILY CLONE: Legacies live on, Big 12's statement on pros

    Iowa State football continues the legacy of Nick Bassett and Curtis Bray with Cody Jackson and Jack Janikowski. Plus, Jake Brend explains what the Big 12's statement on professional athletes could mean for Iowa State. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 26 · 10 min

    DAILY CLONE: How is Georges Niang already entering year 11 in the NBA?

    As Georges Niang signs a contract with the Golden State Warriors for his 11th NBA season and Chris Babb retires, Jake Brend wonders where the time has gone. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 26 · 48 min

    The Beat Reporters: The Pence Era, Tuesday Presser Takeaways, How to fill the Toure Absence

    Jake Brend and Rob Gray are joined by Jackson Pence to kick off the ‘Pence Era.’ The guys break down quarterback coach Keith Heckendorf’s Tuesday press conference. How is Jaylen Raynor progressing in all aspects of being a quarterback? Then the beat reporters analyze what needs to happen for Iowa State to fill Killyan Toure’s absence to start the season, react to Georges Niang’s new contract, Chris Babb’s retirement, and more! Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 25 · 10 min

    DAILY CLONE: Can Jaylen Raynor be more than just a great leader?

    The trait we've heard the most about Jaylen Raynor is his leadership. While Jake Brend doesn't downplay the importance of Raynor being a quarterback off the field, he weighs in on the importance of what he needs to bring to the field in 2026. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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