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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State beats West Virginia
Levi Stevenson and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over West Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 3
24 min
DAILY CLONE: Iowa State vs West Virginia FULL Preview, 3 Keys to the Game, Big 12 Week 5 Preview
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1
15 min
CF PREGAME: HUGE Game for the Cyclones against West Virginia
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1
31 min
The Beat Reporters: Huge QB Test, Hutchens Returns & Tamin Lipsey Is BACK?!
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 strength vs. strength. On the other side, Jake, Rob and Ben examine what could be a huge game for Jaylen Raynor. Can Iowa State’s quarterback and young receiving corps finally put together a breakout passing performance? The guys discuss Iowa State’s offensive line and why West Virginia may force Raynor to win the game through the air. Then it’s a major Iowa State basketball discussion as Tamin Lipsey’s potential return changes the outlook for T.J. Otzelberger’s roster. The guys discuss the NCAA court case and how Iowa State’s roster could look if Lipsey is officially cleared to return. The Beat Reporters presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1
1 hr 2 min
The Night Cap: Utah Fallout, WVU Preview and More
Dylan, Levi, and Matthias recap the Utah game and quickly look ahead to West Virginia this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1
1 hr 33 min
DAILY CLONE: Jamie Pollard Update
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30
12 min
Williams & Blum: Is West Virginia a Good Matchup for Iowa State?
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, Aiden Flora, and the need for Iowa State to find more reliable playmakers in the passing game. They also debate whether Iowa State’s quarterback situation is really changing and what the second half against Utah could mean moving forward. Plus, the guys hit the Big 12 slate, the Jack Trice Stadium field conditions, and Jimmy Rogers’ message to Cyclone fans. Williams & Blum presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30
1 hr 2 min
DAILY CLONE: Can Iowa State slow down West Virginia's ELITE rushing attack?
As Iowa State prepares to face one of the nation's best rushing attacks, what can they do to stop it?For Jimmy Rogers, it comes down to tackling. Jake Brend shares how Iowa State can be better against West Virginia than they were versus Utah. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29
12 min
Tamin Lipsey is BACK?! Plus, do expectations change after Saturday's game? DAILY CLONE
Tamin Lipsey is back on Iowa State's official roster. What does it mean for Iowa State basketball?Plus, Jake Brend shares where his football expectations are after Saturday's game against Utah. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28
15 min
InCYde Zone: What is Iowa State's Identity?
What did Iowa State’s loss to No. 15 Utah REALLY tell us about the Cyclones? Jacqueline Cordova, former Iowa State offensive lineman Jake Remsburg, and former Cyclone Jirehl Brock break down Iowa State’s 31-17 loss to Utah and examine what needs to change moving forward. The crew discusses Utah’s dominant first half, Iowa State’s second-half adjustments, the team’s lack of offensive identity, Jaylen Raynor, Aiden Flora’s role, offensive line rotation, the Cyclones’ defensive struggles, missed tackles, and the challenges of building a new team under Jimmy Rogers. Plus, Remsburg and Brock explain what players are feeling when momentum disappears inside Jack Trice Stadium, why complementary football matters, and why they still believe Iowa State can turn the season around. InCyde Zone presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28
53 min
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