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Keaton Roskop talks about his decision to become the first Cyclone of the Jimmy Rogers era and tight end coach Seth Hestness shares why it's valuable to have him in the program. Jake Brend also explains the importance of developing big men in college basketball going forward. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one in Ames knows Jaylen Raynor better than quarterbacks coach Keith Heckendorf, who was his offensive coordinator at Arkansas State. Heckendorf shares how Raynor became the quarterback he is today. Plus, how did Raynor learn every teammates name in less than two weeks? Jake Brend gives his take on Audi Crooks to Oklahoma State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios....

Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Jackson Pence continue off Cyclone Fanatic's coverage of 2026 Spring Football to go in-depth on the defensive side of the ball. What are the biggest keys in Jesse Bobbit's defense? Why have the cornerbacks been so impressive? How does ISU move on without Braden Awls? Who are some keys names to know in the front seven? Brend, Pence and Gray have it all presented by A+ Lawn...

Jake Brend and Brent Blum dive into the first mailbag episode of the offseason, hitting on topics in all four major sports. Who leads Iowa State in rushing in 2026? What will the rotation look like in men’s basketball? What’s next for Bill Fennelly in the portal? What makes a Cyclone a true Cyclone? Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Iowa State officially adding Women's Wrestling and naming Alli St. John as the program's first head coach. Kevin Dresser's new role, Metcalf takes over on the men's side, and how it all fits together. Talking basketball portal and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State Athletics makes four massive announcements regarding wrestling. Women's wrestling is added and Alli St. John is the head coach, Kevin Dresser steps into a new role and Brent Metcalf is promoted to head coach of the men's program. Plus, Jamie Pollard explains the logistics of adding a new program, their separate facility and he shares more of what led to the gymnastics program getting cu...

Some major wrestling news awaits with a press conference on Thursday morning, All-American Anthony Echemendia is entering the transfer portal, what makes RB Aiden Flora a fit in Tyler Roehl's offense, Cade Kelderman to South Dakota and Xzavion Mitchell announces his return. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Braden Awls injury and what it means for Iowa State moving forward. Looking at the big picture for football throughout the Big 12, touching on hoops, and more. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamin Lipsey is named the Academic All-American of the Year, Blake Buchanan & Dominykas Pleta confirm their return to Iowa State, Bill Fennelly picks up a commitment from Gift Ezekiel and Jimmy Rogers talks about the quarterback competition. Jake Brend has it all, presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Rogers shares that safety Braden Awls will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, what does that mean for Iowa State? Then Jake Brend gives his evaluation of T.J. Otzelberger's 2026 portal class. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Jackson Pence kick off Cyclone Fanatic's coverage of 2026 Spring Football to go in-depth on the offensive side of the ball. What's to be expected out of Jaylen Raynor? Who emerges as the bell cow running back and the go-to receiver? What names stand out up front? Brend, Pence and Gray have it all presented by A+ Lawn & Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Chris Williams & Brent Blum hash out a wild weekend for the Iowa State basketball program. Milan Momcilovic is moving on. Iowa State picked up FIVE commitments from transfers who visited over the weekend. Breaking them down one-by-one and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend scouts the five weekend transfer portal visitors for Iowa State Men's Basketball. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray discuss the biggest needs for T.J. Otzelberger and Iowa State Men's Basketball in the transfer portal, breakdown spring football so far and talk about the potential impact of concerts at Jack Trice Stadium. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend gives an update on the developing Milan Momcilovic situation and why Dominic Overby is ready for his 2026 season under the new staff. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Brent Blum dive into the latest news from the transfer portal before discussing the Milan Momcilovic situation ahead of a busy weekend for the Cyclones. Getting a look at spring football practice. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transfer portal season is here. Jake Brend has more on who's leaving and what Big Ten forward is set to visit this weekend. Plus, Iowa State opens the doors to the media for their spring football practice. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

T.J. Otzelberger adds veteran assistant Tim Buckley to his staff, Chris Williams provides his thoughts on the hire. Then, Jake Brend weighs in on the hot topic of who had the better season between Iowa and Iowa State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dissect Audi Crooks’ decision to leave Iowa State and everything that comes with it. The transfer portal official opens this week, while the industry within college sports continues to be on fire. Arizona couldn’t bring the Big 12 a championship in men’s basketball. All this and more, presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Audi Crooks announces she's leaving Iowa State to enter transfer portal and Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard speaks out about Bill Fennelly's future. Jake Brend shares his thoughts on the situation. Presented by Wyffles Hybrid in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Thursday morning's news of Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal and statements that followed. What does this mean for the future of the program? Kyle Green is headed to UNI to be the head man. Breaking it all down courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Green is officially the next head coach at UNI. What does it mean for Iowa State? Plus, Jake Brend reports following a day of spring football on the urgency within the locker room as the depth chart is far from being set. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss what the transfer portal will look like for Iowa State and what losing Kyle Green from the basketball staff could mean. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. ***Kyle Green had not been hired by UNI at the time this podcast was recorded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap Iowa State’s Sweet 16 run and what made Tennessee so dominant in Chicago. The guys predict next season's roster and recap a wild Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An update on Kyle Green's status with the UNI head coaching job open, Jake Brend previews spring football and what's next for Iowa State women's basketball? Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices