Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball

Locked On Cyclones Podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Iowa State Cyclones. Hosted by Nick Marovets, the Locked On Cyclones Podcast provides your daily Iowa State Cyclones fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Cyclones. Hosted by Simp...

Audi Crooks, the Iowa State Cyclones' women's basketball phenom, has cemented her legacy in the program's history. As reported by ESPN, Crooks became the fastest Cyclone to reach the 1,000-point milestone, achieving this feat in just 49 games.   Crooks' journey with the Cyclones has been nothing short of extraordinary. In her freshman year, she averaged 18.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, earni...

The Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Baylor Bears 74-55 in a Big 12 matchup at Hilton Coliseum on January 4th, 2025. In what was expected to be a close contest between two ranked teams, the Cyclones dominated, never trailing in the game. Iowa State's defense proved to be the difference, stifling a Baylor offense that came into the game as one of the highest-scoring in the Big 12.  Key players for...

The Big 12 basketball landscape heats up this Saturday as the Iowa State Cyclones clash with the Baylor Bears. This highly anticipated matchup pits two of the conference's premier programs against each other, promising an exciting contest for fans. Under the guidance of head coach T.J. Otzelberger, the Iowa State Cyclones of Iowa State University look to defend their home court against Scott Drew'...

The Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team secured their first Big 12 conference win of the season with a dominant 78-64 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. This crucial win marks a turning point for the Cyclones as they navigate the competitive Big 12 schedule. Looking for Iowa State women's basketball scores? This recap covers all the key moments from the game...

The departure of senior players always creates a significant void for any college football program, and the Iowa State Cyclones are no exception. These graduating seniors often provide invaluable leadership, game-day experience, and on-field production that can be difficult to immediately replicate. They set the tone in the locker room, mentor younger players, and make crucial plays in key Big 12...

The Iowa State Cyclones triumphed over the Colorado Buffaloes for the second time this season in a hard-fought battle that ended with a 79-69 victory. Although the game remained close for the first 45 minutes, Iowa State managed to pull away in the final stretch, securing a 10-point victory. Keshon Gilbert and Curtis Jones were instrumental in the Cyclones' success, delivering electrifying perform...

Iowa State won the Pop-Tart bowl over Miami in an absolute barnburner of a game, and we need to talk about everything that happened. What players stood out, why the defense was key, and how much momentum was gained for the Cyclones in this win?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to Roc...

Iowa State plays Miami of Florida in the Pop-Tart bowl and arguably one of the biggest games in not only program history, but in college football right now as well. Will Momentum or Motivation be a big piece in this game? What about the uniforms the teams will be wearing? All covered today on Locked on Cyclones.   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast ! From NIL de...

Iowa State Men's Basketball has hired Diante Garret as Assistant Coach, which could be the final piece this team needs to elevate the program to a Final Four appearance. Today we take a look at the Conference schedule for Cyclone Men's Basketball and finally cover the rumor that TJ Otzelberger could leave Ames.   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast ! From NIL dea...

Happy Holidays from Big XII Squad , hosted by Drake Toll of Locked On Big XII! In this special Christmas episode, we’re taking a festive break from the usual football discussions while still bringing you all the latest insights and fun around Big 12 football. In this episode, we’ll celebrate the season by: Holiday Cheer: Sharing festive thoughts and traditions from our Locked On Big XII hosts. Big...

Iowa State plays Miami of Florida in the Pop-Tart Bowl, and this game could have major implications on the College football playoff moving foward and even as soon as next year. This game is a chance for one of the best teams in the Big 12 to face off against one of the best teams in the ACC. Today I also break down some of the ways Iowa State can win this game as well as the key players For the Mi...

Iowa State Men's Basketball Finished 10-1 in Non-Conference play, but was their slate enough to prepare them for the gauntlet that is the Big 12 Conference? I weigh in and break down what TJ Otzelberger had to say as well before talking a bit about the moves being made in the Transfer Portal for Iowa State's football team.   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast !...

Time spent playing sports at the JUCO level no longer counts towards your eligibility, so does this mean Curtis Jones could come back and play another year for the Cyclones? I break down that whole situation as well as the upcoming game against Morgan State and whether the Non-Conference schedule for the women's team was a good idea.   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football...

Welcome to another episode of Big XII Squad , hosted by Drake Toll of Locked On Big XII! In this roundtable discussion, we dive into the latest news, matchups, and expert predictions from across the Big 12 conference. In this episode, we’ll cover: Big 12 Football Insights: Analyzing the current trends, top performers, and what to expect as the season progresses. Key Storylines: The major narrative...

Iowa State held some media on Tuesday ahead of their matchup against the Miami Hurricanes, and today we break down some of the best quotes and what I make of them. Chase Sowell talks about what made him want to become a Cyclone, and those comments will bring a smile to your face.   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast ! From NIL deals to never ending conference re...

TJ Otzelberger was just extended through 2032. Why was this the case and what does this mean for Cyclone men's basketball moving forward as well as the University as a whole? Today also covered; Iowa State loses to UCONN in devastating fashion, what happened in this game and what does this mean for the team moving forward?   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast !...

Iowa State is ranked third in the nation in men's basketball and many have high hopes of the Cyclones bringing home the Big 12 Championship, but what does the team need to do to accomplish such a feat? When we look at the entire Big 12 do they have a chance?   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast ! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spen...

The Cyclones defeated the Omaha Mavericks handedly in Ames, and showed off the Magic of Hilton with special performances from some players. Even with a big win however, were there some areas of Cyclone basketball that need to be tuned up for a push for the National Championship to come home to Ames??   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast ! From NIL deals to never...

The Iowa State Cyclones Defeated The Iowa Hawkeyes in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the first time since 2014 on Thursday night. With many key performances highlighting the way, this ugly win for the Cyclones could be just the piece of evidence to prove why this team has what it takes to win it all.   For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast ! From NIL deals to never endin...

Welcome back to Big XII Squad , hosted by Drake Toll of Locked On Big XII! In this episode, we’re bringing you the latest insights, expert analysis, and previewing the exciting matchups in the Big 12 as the season continues to unfold. Join us as we dive into: Week's Preview: A detailed breakdown of the upcoming games, with key storylines, team strengths, and important factors to watch. Player Spot...

Matt Campbell has been signed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Cyclones through 2032, and Rocco Becht has announced he will be returning to the Cyclones. Today we break down everything around both of these retentions from how they have impacted the team already, to what they can do in the future, as well as take a closer look at the transfer portal, and break down the key player...

Anthony Becht interviewed for the West Virginia Football head coaching position per Adam Schefter and today we explore the possibility that Rocco could follow him over there to become the next quarterback of the mountaineers. We also break down both the men and women basketball games for the Cyclones this week against the Hawkeyes and whether we can bring home the CyHawk trophy in both contests.  ...

With the Cyclones losing in the Big 12 Championship game, we are starting to see players enter the portal, along with the team starting to make moves for other players around the NCAA. Today we cover which positions the Cyclones should target to get better, which moves have already been made, and why should the Cyclones make a bunch of moves?    For your next listen, check out the Locked On Colleg...

Iowa State has announced they will be playing Miami in the Pop-Tart bowl on December 28th 2024. This presents a huge opportunity for the cyclones to finish the year right after dropping the Big 12 Championship game against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Early national signing day shows a lot of promise for the future of ISU football, and Iowa State basketball is ranked #3 in the nation. What does a...