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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...
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...
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 h...
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...
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 explain...
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...
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...
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...
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 Gridiro...
The Beat Reporters: Jamie Pollard speaks his mind on A LOT
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray react to Jamie Pollard's busy week in the news cycle. The guys react to Pollard's opinions on retirement, state...
DAILY CLONE: Iowa State has EARNED respect nationally
Jake Brend explains that Iowa State fans are sensitive for good reason but that's it's also important to give national media credit when it's due. His...
1-on-1 with offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl
Iowa State’s new Offensive Coordinator, Tyler Roehl, sits down with Chris Williams to explain how his time in the NFL with Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lion...
DAILY CLONE: Matt Campbell isn't the ONLY coach that can win in Ames
Just because Matt Campbell is the most successful coach in Iowa State football's history, it doesn't mean that he's the only coach who can win in Ames...
1-on-1 with defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit | Williams & Blum
In a sit-down interview with Chris Williams, Iowa State defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit outlines the aggressive identity he and Head Coach Jimmy Ro...
DAILY CLONE: Pollard plans to retire before basketball, Bobbit & Roehl preview (July 21, 2026)
Jamie Pollard announces on the 365 Sports' "Smoak Show" that he plans to retire before basketball season. What does that mean for Iowa State? Plus, Ja...
Williams & Blum: Questions from fans as football season approaches (July 19, 2026)
Chris Williams & Brent Blum take questions from subscribers about the upcoming Iowa State football season. Which Cyclones do the guys think have an NF...
DAILY CLONE: What if Blake Buchanan makes a big jump in 2026-27? (July 17, 2026)
What are realistic expectations for Blake Buchanan in the 2026-27 season and what could Iowa State look like if he takes a big jump? Jake Brend explai...
DAILY CLONE: Embracing Lower Expectations (July 16, 2026)
Jake Brend explains why lower expectations for Iowa State football in 2026 can be good for the fanbase and the atmosphere at Jack Trice Stadium. Prese...
The Beat Reporters: Singleton comps to Jefferson, MBB non-con schedule, Aaron Craft
Ben Hutchens, Rob Gray, and Jake Brend discuss the similarities and differences between Tre Singleton and Joshua Jefferson and the importance of Singl...
Williams & Blum: Football anticipation builds, breaking down the basketball schedule
Jake Brend and Brent Blum are joined by Chris Williams to discuss the balance of fewer expectations with excitement for year one of the Jimmy Rogers e...
Daily Clone: What's Happening With CyTown?
Chris Williams reacts to the latest update Jamie Pollard provided on CyTown before diving into why it will still work, what happens after Pollard reti...
Daily Clone: Top Five Most Interesting Games of the 2026 Season
Chris Williams breaks down his top five most interesting games of the 2026 season for the Cyclones. Who does he find the most intriguing? Presented by...
Williams & Blum: The next 20 years
Jamie Pollard’s retirement announcement came as a surprise to many last Friday. On today’s show, Chris Williams and Brent Blum look forward to the nex...
INSTANT REACTION: Jamie Pollard set to retire within the next year
Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson react to the news of Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announcing his retirement for June 30, 2027. Brend a...
Williams & Blum: What we learned from Big 12 Media Days, Yormark's rough stretch, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum recap everything they learned from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco. Was it a bad look for Brett Yormark? Diving into what Io...
The Beat Reporters: Raynor QB1, Cy-Hawk future, Big 12 Media Day impressions
Jake Brend and Ben Hutchens sit down after Big 12 Media Days to discuss their biggest takeaways. What to make of Jaylen Raynor as QB1? Jimmy Rogers sh...
DAILY CLONE: Rogers explains speed over size and how impressive Bobby Terrell is (July 9, 2026)
Jimmy Rogers explains his philosophy of pursuing speed over size and why Bobby Terrell is such a perfect fit into his system at defensive end. Jake Br...
DAILY CLONE: Jimmy Rogers Doesn't Care About Expectations (July 8, 2026)
Jimmy Rogers doesn't hold back when talking about USA Today picking Iowa State to finish dead last in the Big 12. He shares how the team will use it a...
DAILY CLONE: Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days Recap with Jake Brend & Chris Williams (July 7, 2026)
Jake Brend and Chris Williams recap day one of Big 12 Football Media Days. What to make of Brett Yormark's interaction with a Texas Tech reporter? Plu...
Williams & Blum: Big 12 Media Days Preview, Expectations for the Cyclones
Chris Williams and Brent Blum preview Big 12 Media Days for the Cyclones and the rest of the Big 12. What could they learn about Iowa State? Expectati...
DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Football Media Days Preview (July 6, 2026)
Jake Brend shares his biggest storylines ahead of the 2026 Big 12 Football Media Days. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studi...
DAILY CLONE: 1-on-1 with Tamin Lipsey (July 2, 2026)
Indiana Pacers guard Tamin Lipsey joins Jake Brend to talk about signing with the Pacers, preparing for the Summer League, how he plans to carve out a...
The Beat Reporters: Wiggins injury, front court depth, 2018 Drake throwback
Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens discuss what Christian Wiggins’ injury means for Iowa State, the type of depth that T.J. Otzelberger has in the...
DAILY CLONE: A Deep Dive into ISU's Frontcourt Depth (July 1, 2026)
Jake Brend takes a deep dive into Iowa State's frontcourt depth for the 2026-27 season. What roles with Blake Buchanan, Dominykas Pleta, Tre Singleton...
Williams & Blum: Ranking Our Top Ten Favorite Cyclone Basketball Players
Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend rank their top ten favorite Iowa State basketball players of all time. Who makes the cut? The guys discuss...
DAILY CLONE: Christian Wiggins out for the 2026-27 season (June 30, 2026)
T.J. Otzelberger announces that freshman guard Christian Wiggins will miss the 2026-27 season with an achilles injury. Otzelberger explains why it's a...
100+ Minutes of 1-on-1 Interviews with the Entire 2026-27 Cyclone MBB Team
Jake Brend of Cyclone Fanatic sits down 1-on-1 with the 2026-27 Iowa State Men's Basketball team. Watch what the returners said about their offseason...
DAILY CLONE: Confidence with Toure, Batemon and Jaquan in the backcourt (June 29, 2026)
Killyan Toure, Jamarion Batemon and Jaquan Johnson all express how they find confidence in the Iowa State backcourt heading into the 2026-27 season on...
Williams & Blum: 5-in-5 impact, breaking down MBB interviews, continuing CyHawk game (June 28, 2026)
Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson fill in for Chris Williams and Brent Blum to discuss the impact that the new NCAA "five-in-five" rule can have on Iowa S...
DAILY CLONE: Why Georges Niang is the greatest Cyclone of all time (June 25, 2026)
Jake Brend and Chris Williams make the case why Georges Niang is the greatest Cyclone of all time in any sport. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the No...