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August 11 · 14 min
DAILY CLONE: The Importance of Vulnerability for Cyclone Football
Jesse Bobbit explains the importance of vulnerability in the locker room and how it shows it up in critical moments.Jake Brend relates how being vulnerable can lead to confidence. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 10 · 11 min
DAILY CLONE: Can the Cyclone Defense Hold Teams to Less Than 15 Points Per Game?
Jesse Bobbit has a goal for his defense. Keeping opponents to under 15 points per game. Is that attainable in 2026?Jake Brend analyzes the staff's track record and some of the changes they've made on Monday's Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 10 · 48 min
Williams & Blum: How Successful Can Iowa State's Offense Be?
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Iowa State's open practice over the weekend. What did they learn about Iowa State's offense? Jimmy Rogers could potentially rely on a group of freshmen. Plus, how could the latest news in the Protect College Sports Act affect the Big 12? Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6 · 1 hr 1 min
The Beat Reporters: Early Fall Camp Media Impressions
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray share their early impressions from the first two days of fall camp media availability. How is Iowa State acclimating to the pro-style offense, why Jaylen Raynor’s leadership is impressive, and the importance of Jimmy Rogers command. The fellas put a bow on summer basketball and then close by spinning the wheel and reliving an interaction between Bill Self and a fan. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6 · 11 min
DAILY CLONE: Jaylen Raynor is taking COMMAND of the new pro style offense
As Iowa State and Tyler Roehl switch to a new pro style offense, a lot is on the shoulders of quarterback Jaylen Raynor. On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains how Raynor's is making the transition to pro style through his leadership and command. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 5 · 13 min
DAILY CLONE: A Refreshing First Day of Fall Camp
Jimmy Rogers opened up fall camp with a refreshing attitude on expectations, resources and playing freshman. Jake Brend reports from day one of fall camp about why it matters on the Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 5 · 47 min
Williams & Blum: Football is BACK!
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to fall camp starting for the Cyclones before bringing in Jake Brend to recap Jimmy Rogers' first fall presser. Why did he pick Iowa State to win the Big 12? T.J. Otzelberger says he could use a two-big lineup this season. Breaking it all down courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 4 · 10 min
DAILY CLONE: Will Dom Pleta play alongside Blake Buchanan?
As college basketball continues to trend towards a bigger game down low, T.J. Otzelberger shares the possibility of Dominykas Pleta playing the four spot alongside Blake Buchanan. Can it work offensively? Why is size so important? What does it say about where Iowa State's program? Jake Brend answers those questions on the Daily Clone presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 4 · 1 hr 19 min
Let Him Cook feat. Tamin Lipsey: Building a legacy at Iowa State, life after Ames, and more
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson are joined by former Iowa State legend Tamin Lipsey to reflect on his remarkable career in Ames. Lipsey discusses his journey from hometown standout to one of the most beloved Cyclones of his era, shares stories from his time playing under T.J. Otzelberger, and looks ahead to the next chapter of his basketball career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 3 · 11 min
DAILY CLONE: Will Tamin Lipsey be a Cyclone next year?
The courts recently ruled that 2022 high school graduates are eligible to play a fifth year in the 2026-27 season. That criteria fits Cyclone legend Tamin Lipsey. Does that actually mean he'll come back to Iowa State? Jake Brend answers that question in the Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 2 · 50 min
Williams & Blum: What the Protect College Sports Act means for Iowa State
Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the revised Protect College Sports Act after the Big Ten and SEC agreed to support the legislation. What would the new spending limits, NIL regulations and realignment protections mean for Iowa State and the Big 12? Plus, could Tamin Lipsey receive a fifth year of eligibility and return to Iowa State? Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30 · 1 hr 2 min
The Beat Reporters: Iowa State Makes Key Changes to Future Football Schedule
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Iowa State's football schedule changes, including the Cy-Hawk game being extended through 2031. Jamie Pollard opened up about logos. What should Iowa State's primary be? Touching on hoops, "Seneca Was In," and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30 · 9 min
DAILY CLONE: Extending Cy-Hawk is a win for Iowa AND Iowa State
Regardless of what Iowa fans say, extending the Cy-Hawk game is great for both parties. Jake Brend makes the case to take some notes from Kirk Ferentz. Presented by Wyffles Hyrbids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 29 · 10 min
DAILY CLONE : Jaquan “Bully” Johnson is a Perfect Cyclone Fit
As the MVC Defensive Player of the Year comes to Ames, T.J. Otzelberger explains why Jaquan Johnson is a great fit at Iowa State and what will allow him to play well alongside Killyan Toure. Jake Brend has it on the Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 29 · 1 hr 1 min
Williams & Blum: What Does The Future of Non-Conference Football Look Like?
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss the latest Cy-Hawk future rumblings. What does the future of the non-conference schedule look like? Diving into Phil Steele's preseason rankings. Summer hoops update, Big 12 Monster deal looks worse, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 11 min
DAILY CLONE: Is Killyan Toure the best on-ball defender in America?
As Iowa State tries to replace a legend in Tamin Lipsey, T.J. Otzelberger has pretty high hopes for sophomore guard Killyan Toure. Otzelberger explains how he can be the best on-ball defender in America and take his game to another level this upcoming season. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 27 · 11 min
DAILY CLONE: What is the 4-2-5 defense?
Jake Brend takes a deep dive into what the 4-2-5 defense is based off what defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit and passing game coordinator Ross Watson told Cyclone Fanatic last week. What's the emphasis? Where does the pressure come from? Why will it work? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 26 · 1 hr 14 min
Williams & Blum: The Jimmy Rogers era is HERE
Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend filling in for Chris Williams to recap Thursday's interviews with Jimmy Rogers and Ross Watson. Brend and Blum have a nuanced conversation about the Iowa State and Penn State relationship and what feelings fans might have this fall. The guys continue to share their excitement for this upcoming season and some of the advantages Iowa State might have early in the year as an unknown team. Plus, they react to Jamie Pollard announcing he won't be around for basketball season and why that timing is important for the athletic department. Finally, they close by expressing why the T.J. Otzelberger era is just getting started. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 24 · 14 min
DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers is keeping complacency away from Iowa State
Jake Brend explains some of the tweaks he's made to the Daily Clone and how that relates to what Jimmy Rogers hiring Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roehl and SAM/Nickels/Passing Game Coordinator Ross Watson. Plus, Watson explains a story from the legendary Dick Lebeau that's helped shape him as a coach. Presented by Whyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 24 · 2 hr 17 min
PRESEASON CYCLONE FOOTBALL SPECIAL: Jimmy Rogers & Ross Watson join Jake Brend & Levi Stevenson
Are Cyclone fans ready for some football?! Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson host a Cyclone Fanatic///CF After Dark collab at the Cyclone Football Gridiron Golf Outing. Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers joins the program to share his football philosophies, why he picked Iowa State to win the Big 12, how he adapts year-by-year, how his staff handled their first recruiting cycle and a lot more. Iowa State SAM/Nickels/Passing Game Coordinator Ross Watson joins in on the fun to explain what his job is, why he loves coaching, the dynamic as an "outsider" on the defensive staff, relives his Mt Union days and a lot more. Gridiron Club president Jay Chapman sits down to share their mission, how the club has changed in his time and what the current needs of the organization are. Enjoy over two hours of Cyclone football sicko content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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