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As Iowa State and Tyler Roehl switch to a new pro style offense, a lot is on the shoulders of quarterback Jaylen Raynor. On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend explains how Raynor's is making the transition to pro style through his leadership and command. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Rogers opened up fall camp with a refreshing attitude on expectations, resources and playing freshman. Jake Brend reports from day one of fall camp about why it matters on the Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to fall camp starting for the Cyclones before bringing in Jake Brend to recap Jimmy Rogers' first fall presser. Why did he pick Iowa State to win the Big 12? T.J. Otzelberger says he could use a two-big lineup this season. Breaking it all down courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As college basketball continues to trend towards a bigger game down low, T.J. Otzelberger shares the possibility of Dominykas Pleta playing the four spot alongside Blake Buchanan. Can it work offensively? Why is size so important? What does it say about where Iowa State's program? Jake Brend answers those questions on the Daily Clone presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn...

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson are joined by former Iowa State legend Tamin Lipsey to reflect on his remarkable career in Ames. Lipsey discusses his journey from hometown standout to one of the most beloved Cyclones of his era, shares stories from his time playing under T.J. Otzelberger, and looks ahead to the next chapter of his basketball career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

The courts recently ruled that 2022 high school graduates are eligible to play a fifth year in the 2026-27 season. That criteria fits Cyclone legend Tamin Lipsey. Does that actually mean he'll come back to Iowa State? Jake Brend answers that question in the Daily Clone 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 break down the revised Protect College Sports Act after the Big Ten and SEC agreed to support the legislation. What would the new spending limits, NIL regulations and realignment protections mean for Iowa State and the Big 12? Plus, could Tamin Lipsey receive a fifth year of eligibility and return to Iowa State? Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices....

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 Pollard opened up about logos. What should Iowa State's primary be? Touching on hoops, "Seneca Was In," and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Presented by Wyffles Hyrbids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 him to play well alongside Killyan Toure. Jake Brend has it on the Daily Clone 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 the latest Cy-Hawk future rumblings. What does the future of the non-conference schedule look like? Diving into Phil Steele's preseason rankings. Summer hoops update, Big 12 Monster deal looks worse, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Iowa State tries to replace a legend in Tamin Lipsey, T.J. Otzelberger has pretty high hopes for sophomore guard Killyan Toure. Otzelberger explains how he can be the best on-ball defender in America and take his game to another level this upcoming season. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 told Cyclone Fanatic last week. What's the emphasis? Where does the pressure come from? Why will it work? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a nuanced conversation about the Iowa State and Penn State relationship and what feelings fans might have this fall. The guys continue to share their excitement for this upcoming season and some of the advantages Iowa State might have early in the y...

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 and SAM/Nickels/Passing Game Coordinator Ross Watson. Plus, Watson explains a story from the legendary Dick Lebeau that's helped shape him as a coach. Presented by Whyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Are Cyclone fans ready for some football?! Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson host a Cyclone Fanatic///CF After Dark collab at the Cyclone Football Gridiron Golf Outing. Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers joins the program to share his football philosophies, why he picked Iowa State to win the Big 12, how he adapts year-by-year, how his staff handled their first recruiting cycle and a lot more. Iowa St...

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 funding from the government, Texas Tech's handling of Brendan Sorsby and Jimmy Rogers' expectations. Plus, the beat reporters have a nuanced conversation about Matt Campbell's latest comments about Taylor Mouser and play the what-if game on Pollard's...

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 reasoning? T.J. Otzelberger has earned a level of national respect that's mostly unheard of at Iowa State. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Lions is shaping the Cyclones' brand-new offensive identity. Coming off an intense offseason, Coach Roehl discusses how he's modeling Iowa State's structure off of the NFL.He also breaks down the quarterback room, praising key leaders like Jaylen Raynor...

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. Jake Brend explains why based off of the recent Jimmy Rogers story. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a sit-down interview with Chris Williams, Iowa State defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit outlines the aggressive identity he and Head Coach Jimmy Rogers are bringing to Ames. Reflecting on his transition from interim head coach at Washington State to Iowa State, Bobbit highlights a recruiting strategy built around culture fit and long-term development over quick fixes. Bobbit and Williams discus...

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, Jake Brend previews offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl and defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit's interview with Chris Williams that will air Wednesday. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Chris Williams & Brent Blum take questions from subscribers about the upcoming Iowa State football season. Which Cyclones do the guys think have an NFL future? More analysis on President David Cook’s search for a new athletics director. Post Malone wore an Iowa shirt in Jack Trice Stadium on Friday night. How does that happen? All this and more, courtesy of our friends at Mechdyne. Learn more abou...

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 explains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices