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 12, 2026 · 59 minIowa State shapes a run-first identity around depth and durabilityThe episode tests whether Iowa State’s emerging roster can turn quarterback continuity, defensive depth and rivalry momentum into a sustainable season.
- Aug 11, 2026 · 13 minIowa State defense bets vulnerability can build an elite cultureThe episode frames vulnerability as a practical source of trust and composure for a defense pursuing national prominence.
- Aug 10, 2026 · 45 minIowa State bets offensive gains can preserve its defensive edgeThe season may turn on whether a more reliable run game and deeper receiving corps can lift Iowa State without sacrificing its defense.
- Aug 10, 2026 · 12 minIowa State bets on speed to transform its defenseThe episode tests whether Iowa State’s new defensive structure can turn Jesse Bobbitt’s 15-points-per-game target into a credible standard.
- Aug 6, 2026 · 12 minRaynor takes command of Iowa State’s new offenseIowa State’s transition to a pro-style system hinges on whether Raynor can turn preparation and communication into reliable leadership.
- Aug 6, 2026 · 60 minIowa State tests a tougher offense and a new leadership modelThe episode captures Iowa State at a consequential transition, pairing a more physical offensive identity with Jimmy Rogers’ effort to build accountability.
- Aug 5, 2026 · 47 minJimmy Rogers bets on confidence and data to reset Iowa State footballIowa State is entering a new football era with an unfamiliar roster, injury concerns, and a coach asking players and fans to believe early.
- Aug 5, 2026 · 14 minRogers puts Iowa State’s full roster under pressure to developJimmy Rogers’s first fall-camp message pairs an explicit expectation to win with a broader plan for developing freshmen and managing workloads.