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**Cyclone Fanatic**

The most in-depth Iowa State themed podcast on the Internet. Chris Williams and his cast of characters with cutting edge analysis of the Cyclones with featured interviews and more. A must-have for diehard fans of the Iowa State Cyclones.

Latest Episodes:

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to No. 8 BYU Oct 10, 2026

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The CF Crew reacts to Iowa State's loss to No. 8 BYU.

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CF Pregame: Iowa State Can SHOCK BYU? Oct 08, 2026

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Can Iowa State pull off the upset at No. 8 BYU? Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview the Cyclones’ massive Friday night road test in Provo and explain why they believe this game is much more winnable than it looked before the season.

The guys break down BYU’s injuries, the Cougars looking ahead to Notre Dame, Bear Bachmeier, Aiden Flora, Iowa State’s defense, tackling, special teams, physicality, and the importance of playing a clean game. They also make their predictions for Iowa State-BYU and discuss whether the Cyclones can stay within striking distance against one of the Big 12’s top teams.

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DAILY CLONE: Three Keys to Iowa State @ BYU Oct 08, 2026

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What does Iowa State have to do to pull off a win in Provo?Jake Brend lays out his keys to the game for Iowa State at BYU. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids.

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Flora Running Wild, BYU Preview and More | The Night Cap Oct 08, 2026

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The guys talk about the WVU game, look quickly at BYU, and more.

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DAILY CLONE: Haliburton Homecoming at Hilton Oct 07, 2026

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Tyrese Haliburton is making his long-awaited to return to the NBA court following his achilles injury suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals.

He's excited to play again and he's excited to play at Hilton Coliseum for the first time in six years. Jake Brend looks ahead to Haliburton's homecoming on the Daily Clone. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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The Beat Reporters: An opportunity against BYU, the NBA at Hilton Oct 07, 2026

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Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Jackson Pence dive deep into Iowa State’s game against BYU. What parts of the matchup give the Cyclones a chance to make a statement? Plus, the guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s return to Hilton Coliseum and look back at the last time Brend covered an NBA game. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

00:00 Tyrese Haliburton Returns to Hilton Coliseum

09:10 The Beat Reporters: Iowa State-BYU Preview

11:26 BYU Is a MASSIVE Challenge

14:00 How Iowa State Can Attack BYU

18:59 Why BYU’s Defense Is So Good

21:00 Iowa State’s Tackling Has to Improve

23:00 BYU’s Playmakers & Iowa State’s Banged-Up Secondary

25:00 Can Iowa State Get Pressure on Bear Bachmeier?

28:00 Third Down Could Decide the Game

29:00 How Iowa State Can Stay in the Game

32:00 Iowa State’s Offense Has More Weapons Now

34:00 River Peppers Gives Iowa State Another Weapon

36:02 Jake’s Hilarious Monte Morris Throwback Interview

42:00 Iowa State Heads to Provo

43:19 Basketball Season Is Coming

43:35 Iowa State Has a HUGE Opportunity

46:00 Aiden Flora & the Cyclones’ “Nothing to Lose” Mindset

48:00 What Does Iowa State Need to Score?

49:17 BYU Is GOOD — But This Game Is Winnable

51:00 Final Thoughts & BYU Prediction

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Williams & Blum: Can Iowa State Beat No. 8 BYU? The Path to a Cyclone Upset Oct 06, 2026

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Can Iowa State beat No. 8 BYU in Provo? Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the Cyclones’ path to an upset, the injuries facing BYU, Bear Bachmeier’s style, and why this matchup could look much more like Iowa State’s game at Iowa than the recent West Virginia shootout.

The guys dive deep into Iowa State’s defensive struggles, tackling, the matchup with BYU’s physical offensive line, and what the Cyclones need from their linebackers and secondary. They also explain why Aiden Flora has become impossible for opposing defensive coordinators to ignore and how his passing ability could open up Iowa State’s offense.

Plus, Tyler Roehl’s play calling, Cody Jackson’s breakout, Jaylen Raynor’s need to hit his opportunities, and whether the conference can get multiple teams into the College Football Playoff.

Williams & Blum presented by Mechdyne.

00:00 Intro + Iowa State Can Beat No. 8 BYU

02:19 BYU Injury News + Jimmy Rogers Press Conference

03:15 Iowa State Is FURIOUS About Its Tackling

05:47 Why BYU Is a Better Matchup for Iowa State

09:29 Jimmy Rogers Compares Bear Bachmeier to Mark Gronowski

10:32 Can Iowa State’s Defense Bounce Back?

11:15 Iowa State Injury Update

12:26 BYU’s Physicality vs. Iowa State’s Linebackers

13:52 Aiden Flora Handling the Hype

16:44 Buy, Sell, Hold: Jaylen Raynor

18:51 NO Quarterback Controversy at Iowa State

19:00 Buying Iowa State’s Defense

20:22 Can BYU Score 27+?

21:31 Big 12 Power Rankings Are WIDE OPEN

24:34 Jimmy Rogers on BYU’s Late Kickoff & Elevation

25:27 Aiden Flora Has Changed Iowa State’s Offense

26:01 Tyler Roehl’s Play Calling Was INCREDIBLE

27:29 BYU’s Defense vs. Aiden Flora

28:55 Iowa State’s Path to an Upset

30:20 Iowa State’s Offense Still Has More to Show

31:05 The Physicality Battle Up Front

34:19 Big 12 Games: Who’s Actually Good?

39:49 Is Baylor for Real?

41:13 Big 12 Championship Odds

42:51 Could Oklahoma State Make the CFP?

45:20 The Big 12 NEEDS Multiple Playoff Teams

45:45 Iowa State-BYU Picks

46:34 Can Iowa State Survive BYU’s Physicality?

48:14 Final Thoughts

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DAILY CLONE: How can Iowa State slow down Bear Bachmeier? Oct 06, 2026

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After 53 missed tackles against Utah and West Virginia, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbit diagnose where the problems are coming from.Jake Brend explains the importance of fixing the tackling quickly with another capable running QB in Bear Bachmeier on the other side. Presented by Whiskey River.

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DAILY CLONE: What did Brend Learn This Weekend? Oct 05, 2026

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There was a lot learned about Iowa State and the Big 12 on Saturday, Jake Brend gives his five biggest takeaways from the weekend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.

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InCYde Zone: Aiden Flora Is a STAR! Can the Cyclones Shock BYU? Oct 05, 2026

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Aiden Flora has officially arrived. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell break down Iowa State’s wild 45-42 win over West Virginia and the breakout performance from Flora, who rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns while throwing two more TDs.

The guys discuss Tyler Roehl’s aggressive game plan, the emergence of Cody Jackson and Dom Overby, the Iowa State offensive line, Flora’s patience and vision as a runner, and how his performance can impact the entire Cyclone team.

They also dive into the biggest concerns from the win, including 42 points allowed, missed tackles, the secondary, and Jaylen Raynor’s ability as a runner.

Then, the focus turns to No. 8 BYU. What will Iowa State have to do to slow down quarterback Bear Bachmeier? Can the Cyclones stop the run, create turnovers, and pressure the quarterback? And could Iowa State’s grit, physicality, and West Coast connections help them pull off a huge upset in Provo?

InCYde Zone presented by Wyffels Hybrids.

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