Cyclone Fanatic Pregame
Hosted by Brent Blum, Chris Williams, Grant Mahoney, Jacqueline Cordova, Jeff Woody & Jimmy Rogers · 91 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 91
- 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.
- Sep 16, 2026 · 14 minIowa State weighs resourcefulness against Big 12 spending powerThe episode frames Iowa State’s competitive challenge as a question of resource allocation, not simply whether it can match wealthier programs.
- Sep 15, 2026 · 16 minIowa State seeks explosive plays after first lossThe discussion examines whether sharper execution, more passing success, and a stronger power-based run game can expand Iowa State’s offense.
- Sep 14, 2026 · 1h 3mIowa State finds an identity despite Cy-Hawk defeatThe loss exposed finishing and quarterback questions, but Iowa State’s line play, defense, and competitiveness offer an early test of Jimmy Rogers’ rebuild.
- Sep 14, 2026 · 18 minIowa State’s defense reshapes its 2026 outlookWith 10 games remaining, Iowa State’s early defensive performance is forcing a reassessment of preseason expectations.
- Sep 13, 2026 · 25 minIowa State’s defense keeps a narrow rivalry loss from defining its seasonThe discussion weighs Iowa State’s missed chances and quarterback questions against a defensive performance that may signal the team’s identity under Jimmy Rogers.
- Sep 13, 2026 · 1h 16mIowa State finds reasons for optimism after Cy-Hawk lossThe episode weighs a painful rivalry defeat against evidence that Jimmy Rogers has a competitive defense and a foundation to build on.
- Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 47mIowa State bets its defense can decide the Cy-Hawk rivalryThe matchup tests whether Iowa State’s established defensive strength can carry a still-evolving offense against Iowa’s run game.
- Sep 10, 2026 · 14 minFour ways Iowa’s identity could decide the Cy-Hawk gameJake Brend frames Saturday’s rivalry matchup around whether Iowa State can disrupt Iowa’s established formula and keep the game close into the fourth quarter.
- Sep 10, 2026 · 27 minIowa State must survive Kinnick before finding its footingThe matchup turns on whether Iowa State can withstand Iowa’s early pressure, rushing attack, and hostile night-game environment.
- Sep 9, 2026 · 1h 0mIowa State faces a new Iowa offense at KinnickThe rivalry’s road test hinges on whether Iowa State can survive Iowa’s early pressure, win the trenches, and force turnovers.
- Sep 9, 2026 · 1h 2mRogers bets aggression can keep Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk fightIowa State faces a hostile night environment and a favored Iowa team, making turnovers, line play and the opening script decisive.