Cyclone Fanatic Pregame
Hosted by Brent Blum, Chris Williams, Grant Mahoney, Jacqueline Cordova, Jeff Woody & Jimmy Rogers · 89 decoded episodes · newest Oct 7, 2026
Cyclone Fanatic Pregame delivers premium Iowa State Cyclones coverage ahead of game day, combining sharp analysis, strong opinions, and conversations about the teams and storylines shaping Cyclone Nation. The show is part of the Cyclone Fanatic podcast network and Iowa State’s largest online fan community.
Episodes 89
- Oct 7, 2026 · 7 minHaliburton returns to Iowa State for an emotional homecomingTyrese Haliburton’s first competitive appearance since his Achilles injury carries unusual weight because it may be his only game at Hilton Coliseum.
- Oct 7, 2026 · 53 minIowa State sees a real opening against BYUThe matchup tests whether Iowa State can turn defensive discipline, healthier offensive options, and a difficult road setting into a meaningful opportunity.
- Oct 6, 2026 · 49 minIowa State bets its defense can slow BYU’s physical attackThe matchup could clarify whether Iowa State’s defense and offense are ready for a demanding stretch in a chaotic Big 12 race.
- Oct 6, 2026 · 10 minIowa State must fix tackling before facing BYU’s dual-threat quarterbackThe matchup may hinge less on offensive firepower than on whether Iowa State can tackle cleanly and defend every dimension of Bear Bachmeier’s game.
- Oct 5, 2026 · 12 minIowa State’s weekend result could define Rogers’ debut seasonWith a difficult schedule ahead, the weekend exposed lessons that could shape Iowa State’s first season under Jimmy Rogers and its standing in the Big 12.
- Oct 5, 2026 · 1h 3mIowa State turns a wild win into a BYU testIowa State’s explosive offense has created momentum, but its tackling, pressure and turnover margin will determine whether that progress travels to Provo.
- Oct 4, 2026 · 57 minIowa State’s offense erupts before a brutal Big 12 stretchThe win over West Virginia gives Iowa State momentum and breathing room before four demanding games test whether its emerging identity can hold.
- Oct 3, 2026 · 25 minIowa State survives a shootout as Flora breaks outThe win keeps Iowa State moving forward, but its defensive lapses face a sharper test on the road at BYU.
- Oct 1, 2026 · 29 minIowa State tests its progress against West VirginiaThe matchup offers Iowa State a chance to prove its defense is becoming more physical while its young offense develops against a vulnerable secondary.
- Oct 1, 2026 · 14 minIowa State faces West Virginia’s rushing threatThe matchup could turn on whether Iowa State can contain West Virginia’s productive ground game while executing three defined game keys.
- Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 2mRaynor faces a defining test as Iowa State weighs Lipscomb’s returnThe episode connects Iowa State’s football matchup with West Virginia to a potentially transformative basketball roster development and wider Big 12 change.
- Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 31mIowa State confronts quarterback flaws before West Virginia testThe episode weighs whether Iowa State can fix its passing-game issues and defensive vulnerabilities before facing West Virginia’s high-volume rushing attack.