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Tamin Lipsey is eligible (for now). The Beat Reporters break down the latest on Lipsey’s NCAA eligibility case and what his potential return could mean for Iowa State basketball. Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence also preview Iowa State vs. No. 15 Utah, the Cyclones’ first Big 12 game of the Jimmy Rogers era at Jack Trice Stadium. Can Iowa State pull off the upset in a potential rain-soaked...

Matthias and Levi quickly recap the Bowling Green game and then move on to talk some Utah football, Jaylen Raynor, and Tamin Lipsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Utah plays their first road game of the season, what does Iowa State have to do to move the ball on the Utes' aggressive and impressive defense? Jake Brend lays out the game of the chess. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State vs. Utah is the biggest test of the season, and the Cyclones may have the perfect conditions for a massive upset. Chris Williams and Brent Blum preview the top-15 Utes coming to Ames for a rainy, physical showdown at Jack Trice Stadium. The guys explain why this is such a massive opportunity for Jimmy Rogers and Iowa State, which has already earned significantly more respect than expect...

Utah runs a lot of unique personnel groupings, including playing QB Devon Dampier and QB Byrd Ficklin together. As Iowa State prepares for a unique offense, they also prepare for a "nasty" game. Jake Brend reports on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QB1 Jaylen Raynor is a hot topic as Iowa State heads into Big 12 play, Jake Brend lays out why it's Raynor's time to shine against Utah. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Remsburg, Colin Newell, and Jirehl Brock are joined by Jake Brend to recap Iowa State’s 55-7 win over Bowling Green. What do the guys see out of Jaylen Raynor? How do they evaluate the progression of the running backs and offensive line? Overall, the proud alumni share their thoughts on the new-look Cyclones heading into Big 12 play. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choi...

Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze what we learned about Jimmy Rogers’ team in a rout of Bowling Green. Will the Utah game next Saturday be a sellout? Discussing Jaylen Raynor’s performance, the Big 12’s hierarchy and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's blowout victory against Bowling Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend reacts to Iowa State's Big 12 basketball schedule release. Presnted by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Jake Brend preview Iowa State's matchup with Bowling Green in their final non-conference game. What should we see from the Cyclones this weekend? Brend and CW discuss expectations moving forward for Iowa State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State’s defense has exceeded expectations through two games, and The Beat Reporters break down what the Cyclones could become under Jimmy Rogers. Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence discuss Iowa State’s impressive defensive performance against Iowa, why the Cyclones should be viewed as a legitimate bowl contender, and how much the offense can improve as the season progresses. The guys div...

Levi, Matthias, and Dylan talk about the week in football, as well as the potential of Tamin Lipsey coming back to Iowa State for one more season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic compiled a list of the estimated roster budget for every P4 team. Jake Brend looks at where Iowa State stacks up against their Big 12 peers and analyzes what it means. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/college-football-nil-spending-budgets/?unlocked_article_code=1.BlE.2tp8.SMuBrJfcAyL0&s...

Chris Williams and Brent Blum preview Iowa State's matchup against Bowling Green. Is it a good or bad spot for the Cyclones? The guys discuss who could be the biggest playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, the Big 12 slate, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Tamin Lipsey play for Iowa State in 2026-27? Jake Brend shares what we know. Plus, as Iowa State football continues to try and establish the run, Jimmy Rogers and Tyler Roehl share the importance of connecting on big plays. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend promised before the season that he would redo his season prediction after he saw how Iowa State's offensive and defensive lines stacked up against Iowa. With 10 games to go, Brend reevaluates his 2026 season outlook. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State lost the Cy-Hawk game 16-13 to Iowa, but the Cyclones showed plenty of reasons for optimism in their first major test under Jimmy Rogers. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, Jirehl Brock and Colin Newell break down Iowa State's heartbreaking loss in Iowa City and explain why the Cyclones may have been better than expected. The crew dives into Iowa State's impressive performance at the li...

Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 16-13 loss to Iowa and explain why the Cyclones still look poised to win plenty of games in Jimmy Rogers’ first season. The guys dig into the complicated conversation surrounding Jaylen Raynor, make the case for Iowa State’s defensive line as one of the Big 12’s best and look ahead to next week’s college football slate. All presented by Mechdyn...

Chris Williams and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's loss to No. 21 Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Jake Brend give their thoughts ahead of Iowa State's road matchup against No. 21 Iowa in Iowa City. Can Iowa State pull off the upset? Diving into all the keys for the Cyclones and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Jimmy Rogers' first Cy-Hawk game, there are four outcomes: Iowa wins in a blowout, Iowa wins comfortably, Iowa wins a close game OR Iowa State pulls off the upset. Jake Brend lays out what would need to happen for all four of those scenarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys run through last week's game against SEMO and talk about all things leading up to the Cy-Hawk game. Matthias may dress up like a Disney princess if Iowa State wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Iowa State enters eastern Iowa as a big underdog, they'll need to win the turnover battle and stay ahead of the sticks. That's easier said than done, especially in that environment. Jake Brend takes you through what Iowa State is doing to get ready for Kinnick Stadium. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State's biggest game of the young season: Iowa State vs. Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. The guys discuss Jimmy Rogers' approach to the rivalry, why this game is different from a normal matchup, and how important a strong performance could be for the new Iowa State coaching staff. CW and Blum dive into the biggest keys for the Cyclones, including Jalen Raynor...