Cyclone Fanatic Pregame
Hosted by Brent Blum, Chris Williams, Grant Mahoney, Jacqueline Cordova, Jeff Woody & Jimmy Rogers · 92 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 92
- Aug 24, 2026 · 49 minIowa State’s opener exposes college football’s forecasting problemRoster turnover makes the Southeast Missouri opener an unusually revealing test of Iowa State’s expectations and the Big 12’s national visibility.
- Aug 24, 2026 · 11 minEarly spreads frame Iowa State’s 2026 uncertaintyThe episode uses game-by-game expectations to map Iowa State’s outlook while acknowledging that preseason analysis cannot replace actual competition.
- Aug 20, 2026 · 48 minIowa State weighs roster changes after Killian Toney injuryKillian Toney’s uncertain shoulder injury could reshape Iowa State’s depth, roles and expectations before the season begins.
- Aug 20, 2026 · 60 minBen Hutchens leaves Iowa State coverage with a history-filled farewellThe episode marks a newsroom transition while preserving the memories, roster questions, and football debates shaping Iowa State coverage.
- Aug 20, 2026 · 9 minTorre’s injury tests Iowa State’s backcourt depthKillian Torre’s shoulder injury could force Iowa State to rely more heavily on Jaquan Johnson before his fit at this level is fully established.
- Aug 19, 2026 · 7 minIowa State walk-on emerges as Big 12 starting backAiden Flora’s rise shows how loyalty, patience, and team-first leadership still shape opportunity in college football.
- Aug 18, 2026 · 20 minIowa State bets on a rebuilt offensive lineThe offensive line could define Iowa State’s 2026 ceiling, with coaching, investment, size, transfers, and returning talent all under scrutiny.
- Aug 17, 2026 · 10 minJake Taylor turns setbacks into Iowa State leadershipJake Taylor’s path from repeated disruptions at Oklahoma to Iowa State frames a broader test of whether an offensive line can set the team’s standard.
- Aug 16, 2026 · 50 minIowa State weighs Rainer’s role as Big 12 quarterback tiers take shapeThe discussion connects Iowa State’s quarterback expectations to a broader question of whether the Big 12 can build credible national momentum.
- Aug 14, 2026 · 7 minCody Jackson rebuilds his football career after a life-threatening illnessJackson’s recovery shows how a devastating health crisis and difficult transfers reshaped his confidence, faith, and path to Iowa State.
- Aug 13, 2026 · 56 minIowa State weighs depth, trust and old Texas scarsThe episode connects fall-camp decisions and team culture with the emotional history shaping Iowa State football.
- Aug 12, 2026 · 11 minJimmy Rogers’ comments hint at Iowa State’s 2026 two-deepThe episode turns Rogers’ position-battle remarks into an early read on Iowa State’s projected contributors and roster hierarchy.