Cyclone Insider Hour

A day that seemed destined for despair suddenly became a huge Iowa State moment in Cy-Hawk history. Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Alyssa Hertel and Travis Hines analyze a wild afternoon in Iowa City and what it means for the Cyclones moving forward.

It wasn't spectacular. It wasn't bad. It just...happened. That's the aftermath of Iowa State's 21-3 win over North Dakota in Saturday's season opener. Live from Jack Trice Stadium, the Register's Travis Hines and Tommy Birch dissect everything from the Cyclones' first performance of 2024.

Travis Hines and Tommy Birch preview Iowa State football's opener against North Dakota.

Cyclone Insider returns with the Des Moines Register’s Travis Hines and Tommy Birch talking all things Iowa State football ahead of the much-anticipated 2024 season.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the Iowa State men's basketball team's draw in the NCAA Tournament while Tommy Birch joins to chat about the women's team's path.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines recaps Iowa State's quarterfinal win over Kansas State and look ahead to Friday night's matchup with Baylor.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the final weeks of the basketball season, with Tommy Birch joining as well.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Taylor Mouser's promotion to offensive coordinator for Iowa State football as well as preview the men's basketball team's week of games.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State men's basketball's push to the top of the Big 12 standings, and they also chat about Brock Purdy's Super Bowl performance. 

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines talk Iowa State's win over Kansas State and its weekend battle with Kansas.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State's Liberty Bowl to Memphis and look ahead to the 2024 season.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss potential opt-outs for the Liberty Bowl, and the lates with Cyclone hoops.

Another Cy-Hawk showdown, another blowout win for the home team. Buoyed by strong nights from Keshon Gilbert, Robert Jones and Tre King, Iowa State cruised by Iowa inside a sold-out Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones are riding high in December and should cruise into Big 12 play with four more easy games upcoming. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines dissect what they saw Thursday night.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines of the Des Moines Register discuss Iowa State's Liberty Bowl matchup with Memphis, plus preview this week's Cy-Hawk games.

We're through one month of Iowa State hoops, and the Cyclones are 5-2 with a game Friday at DePaul. Plus, Matt Campbell's squad is readying for a bowl announcement Sunday. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss both.

The Cyclones have already accomplished more than many people thought by reaching bowl eligibility. Now, can Iowa State get greedy? A chance to disrupt the College Football Playoff picture with a massive upset awaits Saturday night in Jack Trice Stadium. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis discuss whether or not Iowa State can pull a Texas stunner.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State's win over BYU, and what comes next for the Cyclones now that they've achieved bowl eligibility. The pair also talk hoops.

All the elements were there for a huge Iowa State win, but leaky defense on the backend gave Kansas a huge late TD to cement a rare road victory over the Cyclones. With this chance to reach bowl eligibility now gone, Iowa State must find one more win against either BYU, Texas or Kansas State. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines sift through the aftermath at Jack Trice Stadium.

At the beginning of the season, not many would've pegged Iowa State-Kansas as an important Big 12 affair slotted for primetime. But that's exactly what will happen Saturday night at Jack Trice Stadium, as the Cyclones look to emerge from a cluttered group atop the conference. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the game ahead, plus some basketball talk. 

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the five-way tie atop the Big 12, with Iowa State among the leaders after their surge to start Big 12 play.

Backed by a balanced offensive attack that had Baylor chasing from the start, Iowa State delivered its second straight road win in as many games with a 30-18 victory over the Bears. Coupled with Oklahoma’s loss at Kansas, the Cyclones will enter the regular season’s final month tied atop the Big 12 standings. Live from Waco, The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss what this win mean...

Not many expected the Cyclones to be 4-3 after the bye week, but here Iowa State is in position to reach a bowl game with a strong closing push. That begins Saturday at Baylor, which is already 1-4 at home this season amid severe struggles. This appears to be the most winnable game remaining on the Cyclones' schedule. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the matchup and more.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines analyze Iowa State's 3-1 start to the Big 12, plus chat Big 12 basketball media days.

A complete effort from Iowa State resulted in the Cyclones’ first road win of the season. Matt Campbell’s squad dismantled Cincinnati in its first meeting with the new Big 12 foe, leaning on Rocco Becht, Jayden Higgins and the Iowa State defense to bring this one home. The Register's Travis Hines and Randy Peterson discuss from Nippert Stadium.

After another conference home victory last week against TCU, Iowa State will head back out on the road searching for its first win away from Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones' last visit to the state of Ohio didn't go well; same for their last Big 12 road venture. Can Matt Campbell's squad take one step closer to a bowl game Saturday afternoon at Cincinnati? The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis...