Cyclone Fanatic Pregame
Hosted by Brent Blum, Chris Williams, Grant Mahoney, Jacqueline Cordova, Jeff Woody & Jimmy Rogers · 90 decoded episodes · newest Oct 8, 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 90
- Sep 23, 2026 · 1h 5mIowa State sees upset path through rain and red-zone defenseThe matchup gives Iowa State a rare home opportunity against a top-15 Utah team, with weather and field position potentially narrowing the gap.
- Sep 23, 2026 · 15 minIowa State faces Utah’s most demanding defensive testThe matchup will reveal whether Iowa State’s offense can adapt its protections, run game, and passing plan against one of the Big 12’s strongest defenses.
- Sep 22, 2026 · 9 minIowa State prepares for Utah’s quarterback puzzleUtah’s shifting quarterback formations and difficult weather could make discipline, physicality, and ball security decisive for Iowa State.
- Sep 21, 2026 · 53 minIowa State’s run game meets its Big 12 testIowa State’s 3-0 start has exposed a productive rushing identity and unresolved passing questions before conference play begins.
- Sep 21, 2026 · 12 minRaynor faces a defining test as Iowa State enters Big 12 playThe Utah matchup offers Iowa State quarterback Jalen Raynor a meaningful chance to establish himself before conference play intensifies.
- Sep 20, 2026 · 1h 3mIowa State’s Utah test puts Rainer under the microscopeThe Utah matchup will test whether Iowa State’s efficient rushing attack and developing quarterback play can translate against a stronger Big 12 opponent.
- Sep 19, 2026 · 20 minIowa State’s blowout win sharpens its quarterback debateThe 55–7 result settled the game quickly, but Iowa State’s quarterback rotation and future opportunities remain unresolved.
- Sep 17, 2026 · 1h 20mIowa State finds defensive identity as Lipsey eyes returnThe episode weighs Iowa State’s football ceiling after a narrow rivalry loss against the potential basketball boost of Tamin Lipsey’s return.
- Sep 17, 2026 · 58 minIowa State’s defense raises the floor as Lipsey’s future hangs in balanceThe episode weighs whether Iowa State can turn defensive progress into a winning football season while a potential Tamin Lipsey return could reshape basketball.
- Sep 17, 2026 · 23 minIowa State tests its roster before Big 12 playThe Bowling Green matchup offers Iowa State a final chance to sharpen its offense, build depth and clarify roles before facing Utah.
- Sep 17, 2026 · 10 minIowa State opens Big 12 play against ArizonaThe schedule sets an early test for Iowa State while imposing demanding travel and creating a consequential February weekend.
- Sep 16, 2026 · 1h 7mIowa State weighs post-Iowa letdown against offensive breakoutThe Bowling Green matchup tests whether Iowa State can turn improved offensive structure into confidence while navigating injuries, spending pressures, and uncertainty around Taman Lipsy’s eligibility.