Cyclone Sunday

Iowa State football suffers an ugly 39–3 loss to No. 25 Arizona, and Instant Iowa State breaks down what went wrong for the Cyclones. Emery Songer and Ben Bruns react to a noncompetitive performance that drops Iowa State to 3–4 on the season. The guys discuss Iowa State’s offensive struggles, a battered secondary, roster depth concerns, and the biggest question coming out of Tucson: Should Connor...

Iowa State falls 24-10 to No. 8 BYU in Provo. Emery Songer and Ben Bruns break down the Cyclones’ frustrating loss, including the offensive line struggles, questionable play calling, missed opportunities, and what went wrong against the Cougars. The guys take a closer look at Iowa State’s offensive game plan, pass protection, rushing attack, and key moments that kept the Cyclones from pulling off...

Emery Songer and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's hard-fought win over West Virginia, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery.

Iowa State fell 31-17 to No. 15 Utah in the Cyclones’ Big 12 opener, digging a 21-point hole before mounting a second-half comeback that made things interesting. Chris Williams and Ben Bruns break down what went wrong for Iowa State, including Utah’s dominant rushing attack, missed tackles, pre-snap confusion, and the Cyclones’ struggles on third down. They also discuss Jaylen Raynor’s up-and-down...

Iowa State bounced back from the Cy-Hawk loss in a huge way, crushing Bowling Green 55-7 at Jack Trice Stadium as the Cyclones head into Big 12 play. Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns break down Iowa State’s dominant win, Aiden Flora’s incredible all-purpose performance, and the historic day on special teams that saw the Cyclones record both a punt return touchdown and a kickoff return touchdown in th...

Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns react immediately after Iowa State's heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the Cy-Hawk game, joined by Chris Williams from the postgame coverage. The Cyclones came within a field goal of beating Iowa at Kinnick Stadium, and the guys break down how Iowa State's defense completely disrupted the Hawkeyes' rushing attack. Iowa State's defensive line and linebackers played an outs...

The Jimmy Rogers era at Iowa State is officially underway, and the Cyclones are 1-0 after a 38-10 win over SEMO! Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns give their immediate reaction from Ames, with Chris Williams joining the show to break down Iowa State's first game of the 2026 season. The guys dive into: • Bobby Terrell's dominant defensive debut and three-sack performance • Iowa State's new defensive sc...

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 20-13 victory over Oklahoma State to earn its 8th win for the 5th time under Matt Campbell. What does this season mean for the Cyclones? Breaking down all the big picture things and more, courtesy of Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 38-14 win over Kansas. What made it the Cyclones' most complete game of the year? The 3-3-5 is once again humming while the offense is back in a groove. All this and more presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 20-17 victory over TCU to snap their four-game skid. Cyclones dominate on defense. What does this win mean for the program? All this and more presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's loss to Arizona State for their 4th consecutive loss. What is the deal with Rocco Becht? Why Iowa State SHOULD stick with the 3-3-5 and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 41-27 loss to BYU. What went wrong? Dissecting all the mistakes the Cyclones made. Can they get off the mat? All of this and more presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's loss to Colorado. The injury bug continues to catch the Cyclones, execution miscues, and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 38-30 loss to Cincinnati to drop the Cyclones to 5-1 on the season. Where do they go from here? Why the sky isn't falling and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's thumping of Arizona to reach 5-0 for the second straight season. Chase Sowell breaks out, Cyclone defense locked down, and Matt Campbell has set the standard for football in Ames. All this and more presented by Channel Seed.

Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's close-call victory over Arkansas State. Are there any silver linings? Breaking down Iowa State's 4-0 start and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 16-13 victory over Iowa to keep the Cy-Hawk Trophy. What can you take away from this game? What this means for the rivalry, the Cyclones, and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's 55-7 win over South Dakota before touching on Coach McCarney's return to Jack Trice Stadium. Rocco Becht's big day, special teams make special plays, Cy-Hawk prep, and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns are BACK for the 2025 season to break down everything that happened in Iowa State's 24-21 win over Kansas State to open the season. What went right? Growing pains, bright spots, and more. Presented by Channel Seed.