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The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's blowout loss to No. 25 Arizona, courtesy of AgriGold.

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Jake Brend and Jackson Pence preview Iowa State's road matchup with No. 25 Arizona, breaking down the Cyclones' offensive struggles, the Wildcats' dangerous passing attack, and the challenges posed by Arizona's pass rush. The guys discuss the keys to an upset, including protecting the quarterback, creating explosive plays, and forcing turnovers, ahead of a pivotal Big 12 test in Tucson.

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Get prepped for Iowa State @ Arizona with Jake Brend's three keys to the game on the Daily Clone.

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Rob Gray, Jackson Pence and Jake Brend preview Iowa State’s road game against Arizona. What do the Cyclones need to do to pull off the upset? Then the fellas provide their biggest exhibition overreactions, share their Jared Benko impressions and recap wrestling media day. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

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Dylan, Levi, and Matthias go position by position and give out their midseason grades for each. They also review the remaining schedule and what may happen for Iowa State the rest of the season.

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Jaylen Raynor's play at quarterback is one of the constant talking points around Iowa State football. Jimmy Rogers said the media worries about his play more than he does.Why is there a disconnect? Jake Brend analyzes it on the Daily Clone.

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Levi, Marchie, and Jordan preview Iowa State's matchup this weekend against Arizona.

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With new AD Jared Benko taking over, Jimmy Rogers shares how Benko can help Rogers win going forward.While he does that, he also sounds off on the current state of affairs in the sport.Jake Brend recaps the eventful presser on the Daily Clone.

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Iowa State heads to Arizona looking to bounce back, the Jared Benko era begins in Ames, and Cyclone basketball gets its first preseason test. Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the biggest storylines surrounding Iowa State athletics on Williams & Blum.

The guys examine Iowa State’s exhibition loss to Creighton, why they aren’t overreacting to the result, and what the game revealed about the Cyclones’ new roster. They discuss the team’s athleticism, rebounding potential, offensive adjustments, and the players who stood out.

Plus, a deep preview of Iowa...

Jared Benko is aware of the challenges that face Iowa State and other Big 12 schools in the future, but he chooses to see those as an opportunity.Aligning with David Cook, Benko is taking this new era head on.Jake Brend reports on the new "future" Iowa State.

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Chris Willams and Jake Brend recap Jared Benko's introductory press conference.What were their biggest impressions? How does his leadership fit Iowa State? What does he seek to accomplish in Ames? CW and Brend break it down

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze what BYU’s massive win over Notre Dame means for the Big 12 Conference. The Jared Benko era begins in Ames on Monday. Who is Iowa State’s new leader, and what changes are the guys expecting? Breaking it all down courtesy of Mechdyne.

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Jake Brend lays out why he thinks Iowa State can go 10 deep in the 2026-27 season on the Daily Clone. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids.

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Rob Gray, Jackson Pence, and Jake Brend break down what they learned from both men’s and women’s basketball media days. How deep of a rotation can T.J. Otzelberger play? Will they have a “go-to” guy? As Bill Fennelly enters his final season, what will be the team’s identity? Finally, the guys close out with an evaluation of Jimmy Rogers' squad through six games. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

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Following the final media day of Bill Fennelly's career in Ames, he shares why he wants this last season to be about the players.What do we know about Fennelly's last team? Jake Brend shares his takeaways from media day.

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Iowa State basketball season is almost here! Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend get ready for the Cyclones’ upcoming season, break down key storylines from men’s and women’s basketball media days, and look ahead to another weekend of Big 12 football.

With Iowa State football on its bye week, the guys turn their attention to basketball. They discuss the atmosphere at Hilton Coliseum, the upcoming exhibition, the roster’s strengths and questions, and what the Cyclones need to do to be playing their best basketball in February and March.

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As Bill Fennelly begins his 32nd and final year as Iowa State's head coach, Jake Brend shares how important his legacy is.Plus, what will T.J. Otzelberger's offensive identity be this year? Presented by Whiskey River.

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Jake Brend shares his biggest takeaways from men's basketball media days. Regardless of Tamin Lipsey's status, how vital can he be? What will the offense look like without Jefferson and Momcilovic? How does the second year jump happen consistently? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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Basketball season is back! Iowa State kicks off the 2026-27 season with media day. CF's Jake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with returners Tamin Lipsey, Blake Buchanan, Jamarion Batemon, Killyan Toure and Dominykas Pleta. Tamin Lipsey: 00:00-09:55 Blake Buchanan: 09:55-17:36 Jamarion Batemon: 17:36-24:27 Killyan Toure: 24:27-29:31 Dominykas Pleta: 29:31-32:41

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Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger starts his sixth year at the helm with a media day press conference to discuss Tamin Lipsey's return to Cyclone basketball. What is the process with getting him on the court? How is the program handling the uncertainty? Otzelberger gets into the dynamics of the team, sharing the jump he expects from Blake Buchanan, Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta. How is the front coming together? How are the newcomers acclimating? Otzelberger has it all.

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Iowa State football has plenty to fix after its loss to BYU. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, and Jirehl Brock break down what went wrong for the Cyclones and what needs to change during the bye week.

The InCYde Zone crew examines Iowa State’s offensive struggles, the offensive line’s difficulties handling BYU’s pressure, and the questions surrounding Jaylen Raynor and the passing game. They also discuss the defense’s performance, injuries and depth concerns, and how the Cyclones can get back on track for the second half of the season.

Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze Iowa State’s Friday night loss to BYU from a big-picture standpoint. The Big 12 is stronger this year than it has been in a long time. Plus, the first KenPom ratings are out for college basketball. Where are the Cyclones? Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne.

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The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 8 BYU.

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Can Iowa State pull off the upset at No. 8 BYU? Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview the Cyclones’ massive Friday night road test in Provo and explain why they believe this game is much more winnable than it looked before the season.

The guys break down BYU’s injuries, the Cougars looking ahead to Notre Dame, Bear Bachmeier, Aiden Flora, Iowa State’s defense, tackling, special teams, physicality, and the importance of playing a clean game. They also make their predictions for Iowa State-BYU and discuss whether the Cyclones can stay within striking distance agains...

What does Iowa State have to do to pull off a win in Provo?Jake Brend lays out his keys to the game for Iowa State at BYU. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids.

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The guys talk about the WVU game, look quickly at BYU, and more.

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Tyrese Haliburton is making his long-awaited to return to the NBA court following his achilles injury suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals.

He's excited to play again and he's excited to play at Hilton Coliseum for the first time in six years. Jake Brend looks ahead to Haliburton's homecoming on the Daily Clone. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence dive deep into Iowa State’s game against BYU. What parts of the matchup give the Cyclones a chance to make a statement? Plus, the guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s return to Hilton Coliseum and look back at the last time Brend covered an NBA game. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

00:00 Tyrese Haliburton Returns to Hilton Coliseum

09:10 The Beat Reporters: Iowa State-BYU Preview

11:26 BYU Is a MASSIVE Challenge

14:00 How Iowa State Can Attack BYU

18:59 Why BYU’s Defense Is So Good<...

Can Iowa State beat No. 8 BYU in Provo? Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the Cyclones’ path to an upset, the injuries facing BYU, Bear Bachmeier’s style, and why this matchup could look much more like Iowa State’s game at Iowa than the recent West Virginia shootout.

The guys dive deep into Iowa State’s defensive struggles, tackling, the matchup with BYU’s physical offensive line, and what the Cyclones need from their linebackers and secondary. They also explain why Aiden Flora has become impossible for opposing defensive coordinators to ignore and how hi...

After 53 missed tackles against Utah and West Virginia, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbit diagnose where the problems are coming from.Jake Brend explains the importance of fixing the tackling quickly with another capable running QB in Bear Bachmeier on the other side. Presented by Whiskey River.

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There was a lot learned about Iowa State and the Big 12 on Saturday, Jake Brend gives his five biggest takeaways from the weekend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.

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Aiden Flora has officially arrived. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell break down Iowa State’s wild 45-42 win over West Virginia and the breakout performance from Flora, who rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns while throwing two more TDs.

The guys discuss Tyler Roehl’s aggressive game plan, the emergence of Cody Jackson and Dom Overby, the Iowa State offensive line, Flora’s patience and vision as a runner, and how his performance can impact the entire Cyclone team.

They also dive into the biggest concer...

Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 45-42 win over West Virginia. The Cyclones snapped out of their recent offensive funk to blow up the scoreboard, while now the defense is struggling with tackling as injuries continue to pile up. What do the guys think about Iowa State’s Friday night trip to BYU? Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne.

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Levi Stevenson and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over West Virginia.

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Jake Brend previews Iowa State's massive Saturday showdown against West Virginia with his three keys to the game, a final score prediction and his week five Big 12 picks. Presented by Wyffels Hyrbids in the Northwest Bank Studios.

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Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State vs. West Virginia, breaking down the Big 12 implications, Aiden Flora, the defensive bounce-back, and the blueprint to a Cyclone victory.

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The Beat Reporters are back with a special reunion as Ben Hutchens returns to join Jake Brend and Rob Gray for a deep dive into Iowa State football, West Virginia, and the latest Tamin Lipsey news.

Ben just covered Oklahoma State’s trip to Morgantown and breaks down what he saw from the Mountaineers, including Michael Hawkins Jr., explosive running back Cam Cook, and a West Virginia offense that runs the football at an incredible rate. The guys discuss how Iowa State’s defense can slow down the Mountaineers and why the matchup could come down to stre...

Dylan, Levi, and Matthias recap the Utah game and quickly look ahead to West Virginia this weekend.

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Jamie Pollard announced on the 'Cyclones Coaches Corner' show that this is his last week in the office as athletics director. Jake Brend shares what that means on the Daily Clone.

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Iowa State vs. West Virginia is here, and Chris Williams and Jake Brend break down the biggest matchup of the weekend for the Cyclones.

The guys dive deep into West Virginia’s dangerous rushing attack led by Michael Hawkins and Cam Cook, and why Iowa State’s linebackers and tackling will be critical. They also discuss the Cyclones’ defensive adjustments after the Utah loss, the importance of getting healthy in the secondary, and what Iowa State needs to do to avoid another slow start.

On offense, Chris and Jake discuss Jaylen Raynor, Omari Hayes, Dominic Overby...