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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys talk about the WVU game, look quickly at BYU, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 45-42 win over West Virginia. The Cyclones snapped out of their recent offensive funk to blow up the scoreboard, while now the defense is struggling with tackling as injuries continue to pile up. What do the guys think about Iowa State’s Friday night trip to BYU? Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Levi Stevenson and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over West Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend previews Iowa State's massive Saturday showdown against West Virginia with his three keys to the game, a final score prediction and his week five Big 12 picks. Presented by Wyffels Hyrbids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State vs. West Virginia, breaking down the Big 12 implications, Aiden Flora, the defensive bounce-back, and the blueprint to a Cyclone victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters are back with a special reunion as Ben Hutchens returns to join Jake Brend and Rob Gray for a deep dive into Iowa State football, West Virginia, and the latest Tamin Lipsey news. Ben just covered Oklahoma State’s trip to Morgantown and breaks down what he saw from the Mountaineers, including Michael Hawkins Jr., explosive running back Cam Cook, and a West Virginia offense that runs the football at an incredible rate. The guys discuss how Iowa State’s defense can slow down the Mountaineers and why the matchup could come down to strength vs. strength. On the other side, Jake, Rob and Ben examine what could be a huge game for Jaylen Raynor. Can Iowa State’s quarterback and young receiving corps finally put together a breakout passing performance? The guys discuss Iowa State’s offensive line and why West Virginia may force Raynor to win the game through the air. Then it’s a major Iowa State basketball discussion as Tamin Lipsey’s potential return changes the outlook for T.J. Otzelberger’s roster. The guys discuss the NCAA court case and how Iowa State’s roster could look if Lipsey is officially cleared to return. The Beat Reporters presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan, Levi, and Matthias recap the Utah game and quickly look ahead to West Virginia this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Pollard announced on the 'Cyclones Coaches Corner' show that this is his last week in the office as athletics director. Jake Brend shares what that means on the Daily Clone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State vs. West Virginia is here, and Chris Williams and Jake Brend break down the biggest matchup of the weekend for the Cyclones. The guys dive deep into West Virginia’s dangerous rushing attack led by Michael Hawkins and Cam Cook, and why Iowa State’s linebackers and tackling will be critical. They also discuss the Cyclones’ defensive adjustments after the Utah loss, the importance of getting healthy in the secondary, and what Iowa State needs to do to avoid another slow start. On offense, Chris and Jake discuss Jaylen Raynor, Omari Hayes, Dominic Overby, Aiden Flora, and the need for Iowa State to find more reliable playmakers in the passing game. They also debate whether Iowa State’s quarterback situation is really changing and what the second half against Utah could mean moving forward. Plus, the guys hit the Big 12 slate, the Jack Trice Stadium field conditions, and Jimmy Rogers’ message to Cyclone fans. Williams & Blum presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Iowa State prepares to face one of the nation's best rushing attacks, what can they do to stop it?For Jimmy Rogers, it comes down to tackling. Jake Brend shares how Iowa State can be better against West Virginia than they were versus Utah. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamin Lipsey is back on Iowa State's official roster. What does it mean for Iowa State basketball?Plus, Jake Brend shares where his football expectations are after Saturday's game against Utah. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did Iowa State’s loss to No. 15 Utah REALLY tell us about the Cyclones? Jacqueline Cordova, former Iowa State offensive lineman Jake Remsburg, and former Cyclone Jirehl Brock break down Iowa State’s 31-17 loss to Utah and examine what needs to change moving forward. The crew discusses Utah’s dominant first half, Iowa State’s second-half adjustments, the team’s lack of offensive identity, Jaylen Raynor, Aiden Flora’s role, offensive line rotation, the Cyclones’ defensive struggles, missed tackles, and the challenges of building a new team under Jimmy Rogers. Plus, Remsburg and Brock explain what players are feeling when momentum disappears inside Jack Trice Stadium, why complementary football matters, and why they still believe Iowa State can turn the season around. InCyde Zone presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices