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Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to TCU's ugly loss to North Carolina in Ireland on Saturday. It isn't a good look for the Big 12, but could be a positive sign for Iowa State in the first year of Jimmy Rogers' tenure. The guys discuss Iowa State quarterbacks Jaylon Raynor and Connor Moberly. Final thoughts on the season, plus previewing the upcoming Big 12 slate in week one. Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State football continues the legacy of Nick Bassett and Curtis Bray with Cody Jackson and Jack Janikowski. Plus, Jake Brend explains what the Big 12's statement on professional athletes could mean for Iowa State. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cyclone Alert podcast is brought to you as part of 247Sports' coverage of Iowa State football, men's basketball and recruiting. Alec Busse hosts multiple episodes a week offering expert insight to Iowa State athletics with his years of experience covering Cyclone sports from the press box and sidelines. Each episode is the perfect place for Iowa State fans to learn more about their favorite team in an informative, entertaining and engaging format. You can listen to the Cyclone Alert podcast wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!

How many games will Iowa football win in 2026? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman go game by game through the Hawkeyes' entire 2026 schedule, predicting the outcome of every matchup and revealing where they expect Iowa to finish in the Big Ten. The guys break down Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska, identifying Iowa's biggest challenges, potential upset opportunities, and the games the Hawkeyes absolutely need to win. How will they fare in a brutal stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? They also discuss how the quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, Iowa's defense, offensive line, and overall roster could affect those game-by-game predictions - and whether Iowa has a realistic path to a double-digit-win season and the College Football Playoff. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we talk with Mari Miller about her memoir 'That Which Does Not Kill Us.' It explores her family history and a legacy of generational trauma and how that has impacted her own health. Then, we talk with veterinarian and Iowa State professor Bill Williams about pet owner vaccine hesitancy. He talks about what he's seen at his practice and how to approach pet owners with questions about vaccination.

Jake Brend and Rob Gray are joined by Jackson Pence to kick off the ‘Pence Era.' The guys break down quarterback coach Keith Heckendorf's Tuesday press conference. How is Jaylen Raynor progressing in all aspects of being a quarterback? Then the beat reporters analyze what needs to happen for Iowa State to fill Killyan Toure's absence to start the season, react to Georges Niang's new contract, Chris Babb's retirement, and more! Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa's quarterback battle is still far from settled. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to the latest practice reports, where Hank Brown reportedly looked better than Jeremy Hecklinski. After Hecklinski's spectacular Kids' Day performance, the latest reports have the guys wondering whether Iowa could actually start the season with both quarterbacks competing for the job. The guys also argue that college football should start this weekend, pointing out that players are ready, summer is essentially over, and fans are counting down the days until the season begins. They discuss Iowa State's upcoming opener against Southeast Missouri State and the Cyclones' attempt to sell fans on the game-day experience even if the team's outlook remains uncertain. Plus, Murph & Andy discuss the Big Ten and SEC drawing a line on professional athletes returning to college, whether that rule could face legal challenges, the death of Dolly Parton and actor Tim Curry, Iowa and Iowa State's chances of going 6-6, movie reviews, horror vs. Hallmark Christmas movies, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke make their official 2026 Big 12 football preseason predictions on Bigger Than 12! The guys reveal their Big 12 preseason standings, conference championship pick, Player of the Year and Coach of the Year selections, biggest games of the season, hot seat rankings, and several bold predictions. They debate BYU, Texas Tech, Utah, Houston, Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, TCU, Iowa State, UCF, and the rest of the Big 12, including which teams could surprise, which coaches are under the most pressure, and which players could become national stars. The guys also identify the three most important Big 12 games of 2026, including Houston at Texas Tech, the Holy War between BYU and Utah, and Notre Dame at BYU. Plus, they discuss the Big 12's College Football Playoff chances, TCU vs. North Carolina in Dublin, and whether the conference can finally win another playoff game. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel predict the entire 2026 Iowa and Iowa State football seasons, breaking down every game on both schedules and projecting their final win totals. The guys debate Iowa's quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, the massive Cy-Hawk matchup at Kinnick, Iowa's brutal three-game stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington, and whether the Hawkeyes can make the College Football Playoff. For Iowa State, the guys discuss Jimmy Rogers' first season, Jalen Raynor, the Cyclones' difficult schedule and the path to bowl eligibility. They break down Iowa State's matchups against Utah, West Virginia, BYU, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Cincinnati, UCF, and Kansas State before revealing their final win totals. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend uses Chris Williams' preseason point spreads for every Iowa State game in the 2026 season and breaks down what it means. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum empty out the mailbag today, taking questions from fans about Iowa State's season opener vs. SEMO. Plus, Texas Tech looks to be adding a fifth-year quarterback to beef up its roster for a playoff run. All that and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football's quarterback competition is suddenly wide open again. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to reports that Jeremy Hecklinski struggled during Iowa's latest scrimmage while Hank Brown played well, raising new questions about who will ultimately win the Hawkeyes' starting quarterback job. After Hecklinski's impressive Kids Day performance, the latest reports have made it clear that Kirk Ferentz's "clearly cloudy" quarterback situation is still very much alive. The guys also reveal a major Iowa Everywhere announcement, as Grand View University becomes the first school to feature an Iowa Everywhere jersey patch. Plus, Chris and Chris discuss Iowa State basketball's Killyan Toure injury, the growing trend of NFL players potentially returning to college football, Thomas Castellanos and the NCAA's eligibility mess, whether Iowa's Aaron Graves and Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey could benefit, the Davenport team's historic run at the Little League World Series, Drake's new throwback football uniforms, the Iowa State Fair, and recapping Iowa Everywhere LIVE. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're two of La Crosse's best-ever basketballers but — for being Division I athletes headed overseas for Year 2 of the pros — we find out one of them is utterly terrible at bar-league sand volleyball. Jordan Davis and Lexi Donarski stopped by the studio before heading back to Europe. We hit on everything from how bad Jordan and his twin brother Johnny are on the sand to how many free tacos they scored after Johnny’s famous Taco Bell commercial — plus Lexi’s history of locking down WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark going back to high school. Donarski, a five-year starter at Iowa State and North Carolina, is headed to play for Cadí La Seu in Northern Spain (though she can’t quite pronounce the city name yet). Meanwhile, Jordan — who of course played for the Wisconsin Badgers before heading to Illinois State — is weighing his options after spending last year in Belgrade, Serbia. We also dive into their chaotic experiences with the transfer portal, how they missed out on big NIL money by just a year, and what it was like playing alongside Johnny as he nearly won player of the year, to getting drafted 10th overall in the NBA draft. In this episode: Life Across the Pond: Lexi prepares for Spain after a year in Budapest, while Jordan reflects on playing in Belgrade, Serbia — navigating solo roster spots, language barriers, and long bus rides across Europe. The High School Heartbreak & College Grind: Reliving the abruptly canceled 2020 state tournament runs because of COVID to everything college hoops — from best memories to the madness of surviving the transfer portal. Family Ties & Draft Day: Jordan talks of playing with his brother Johnny during an NCAA Player of the Year run and getting drafted No. 10, to his brother's next chapter in Turkey. Plus how Jordan almost played college football instead. Guarding Caitlin Clark: Lexi breaks down her matchup history facing WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark and her defensive mindset head-to-head against elite scorers. Sand Volleyball "Legends": Both stars spent their summer playing rec sand volleyball at a local bar in La Crosse — and why Lexi carries the Davis bros on the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 hours and 21 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. Michigan's Nonconference and Big Ten Teams 18-15 Starts at 0:54 We welcome in Alex Drain to go over Michigan's nonconference games and the rest of the Big Ten. Western Michigan Pretty good for a MAC team, they won the MAC last year.  Last year they were an offensively driven team, but they've lost their defensive coordinator to the LA Chargers. They have big offensive linemen (including Ben Roebuck). Michigan's questions at defensive tackle and linebacker will get an early test.  UTEP It's bad. Like... really bad. They're starting over with FCS guys.  Oklahoma They get John Mateer back (which can be good or bad at any given moment). His stats in the second half of last year weren't great, how much of that was because of injury? He's an athlete when he has to run the ball. They bring back All-SEC WR Isaiah Sategna. Their run game overall was really bad, it brought down their overall offensive SP+ to 51st. Current SP+ projections are 27th. Cole Sullivan might not even start. The starting line is Michigan -2.5 so consider it a toss-up. 18 - Purdue 7-29 in the last three years since losing Jeff Brohm, and there's not much optimism going into this year either. Their schedule might be a little easier at least. This is year two of a coach starting over for Baryy Odom. Can you name the Michigan player who is a projected starter for Purdue?  17 - Michigan State Pat Fitzgerald is... a weird hire. They bring back QB Alessio Milivojevic for some continuity, also PFF really likes UConn RB Cam Edwards. The offensive line looks okay-ish. However, Fred Moore is a projected starter. Do they get four wins?  16 - Rutgers Nobody cares about them except for Bryan Mac. Last year they had their best offense since 2007 but their defense was 131st in success rate. They have KJ Duff who has a claim for the 2nd best wide receiver in the Big Ten. The offense is projected at 37th in SP+, the defense at 90th.  15 - Maryland Someone always has to die in the Maryland preview. They're #2 in returning production in SP+. Give Locksley some credit for returning a lot of young and talented players. A nonconference game against James Franklin's Virginia Tech could be exciting.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Big Ten Teams 14-8 Starts at 38:57 14 - Northwestern They have Chip Kelly and a new stadium (we all liked Ryan Field, though). They start with South Dakota State and then get a week two bye, oddly enough. Can they fix Aidan Chiles? They have some returning wide receivers that are decent.  13 - Wisconsin The shell of Wisconsin, the week they though Luke Fickell would get fired he got an extension. They bring in QB Colton Joseph, the Sun Belt player of the year. Old Wisconsin would never have to go into the portal for a running back. By extending Fickell they gave him a bigger NIL budget which he used to get seven defensive starters. 12 - UCLA They have a new coach. The weird Deshaun Foster era ended before it started. Bob Chesney comes in from James Madison. Nico Iamaleava comes back (for better or worse). James Madison was in the playoffs last year, you might recall. There is a lot of reason to be optimistic about this hire. Semaj Morgan is there!  11 - Nebraska They did not get year-three Matt Rhule, there was no lift-off and Raiola left. They picked up QB Anthony Colandrea from Virginia. They need a new RB. They're on their 4th defensive coordinator in five years, despite a soft schedule they still finished 7-6 last year. It feels like another 7-5 ish season. Is that Matt Rhule or is that just Nebraska now?  10 - Minnesota 68% returning production. They're always around here and they always win a bowl game. QB Drake Lindsey is appearing on 1st round mock drafts?? They're projecting 71st on offense and 24th on defense. They're Minnesota.  9 - Illinois They lose Luke Altmyer to the Detroit Lions and bring in Katin Houser (MSU plays three of their former QBs). Only one starter returns on the offensive line. They bring in Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator, he left Montana claiming college football wasn't fun anymore and then took this job five days later. He might be their Wink. The defense needs to be fixed up a bit. 8 - Washington They forcibly detained QB Demond Williams for another year so... I guess we'll see how that goes. Last year he could just toss it up to Denzel Boston but he's out the door. They bring in a RB from Oregon and Christian Moss from Kennesaw State. Four of five starters return on the offensive line which could be solid. They lost some pretty good guys in the secondary, defensive tackle is still worrying since they have FCS and MAC guys to plug in positions. Their schedule is very favorable, they could even sneak into the playoffs (and get demolished). 3. Hot Takes and Secondary Starts at 1:19:11 Takes hotter than the hottest hot take that anyone has ever given the Sklars after one of their shows.  7 - Iowa They're Iowa. They haven't had an SP+ defense worse than 6th since 2018. They got all the way up to 37th last year in offensive SP+ (turns out Brian Ferentz was not good at offensive coordination). There are some all-Big Ten guys on the offensive line. Do they have any receivers? Ehhh. They have tight ends. Seth read three preview magazines and they all listed different starting QBs. They lost a lot on defense but they always rebuild. This could be a worrying game for Michigan (if Iowa can score).  6 - Penn State Well, the good news is last year they weren't as bad as they looked. Despite everything that happened they were close to beating Indiana at the end of the season. Matt Campbell comes in with Rocco Becht. A lot of players came over from Iowa State, it's just a matter of how quickly they can fit it all together. Their schedule is a joke, they could even sneak into the playoff or the Big Ten title game. Michigan should still be a favorite.  5 - USC They bring back QB Jayden Maiava, but they replace Makai Lemon. The receiver conveyer belt is moving. Everybody loves Waymond (and they bring back King Miller). Their new defensive coordinator is Gary Patterson (yeah that Gary Patterson). Too bad they don't play Northwestern. They always have a top 10 offense and they just need the defense to be okay. The schedule is brutal, though. Are they just permanently the 15th best team in college football under Lincoln Riley? 4 - Michigan? See: all other content. 3 - Indiana They are the portal team now. Despite losing so many players they recruited the transfer portal like an SEC team. QB Josh Hoover comes in from TCU, he's a good conference starter. They also bring in Nick Marsh (MSU) and Shazz Preston from Tulane. Add that to Charlie Becker and their WR room is stacked (also two time winning national champion Tyler Morris!). They bring in a RB named Turbo! They reload on defense and keep their defensive coordinator. Brian is not a believer and predicts 8-4, Alex thinks they'll be really good, Seth is somewhere in between. 2 - Oregon They get Dante Moore back with the regular trope of skill position players. The offensive line is a big question mark and they replace both of their coordinators with in-house hires. The defense has some good players including one of the best corners in the country. They have a Rimmington-quality center but that's about it for the line (the starting right tackle is a true freshman). Their talent is undeniable, but can they win the big game?  1 - Ohio State Last year they had the Penn State schedule of this year. Sayin's stats looked unbelievable through 12 games, then they couldn't score against Indiana and Miami. That needs to improve. Jeremiah Smith is a generational wide receiver, Chris Henry Jr will be really good but probably not quite Jeremiah Smith's level. The offense will need to make that next step. The defense was what was considered generational on SP+. They lose 9 of 11 starters on defense but they always have a conveyer belt. They had to portal some guys, though. They'll probably take a step back on defense but the offense stepping forward probably cancels that out. The schedule is pretty brutal.    4. Lightning Round Starts at 2:09:30 Predictions! List yours in the comments. -Who will be offensive MVP? -Who will be defensive MVP? -Breakout player on offense?  -Breakout player on defense? -X-factor on offense? (Most variable in your estimation) -X-factor on defense? -Biggest strength on offense? -Biggest strength on defense?  -Biggest concern on offense? -Biggest concern on defense? -Who's your guy on offense? -Who's your guy on defense? -Michigan's record?   MUSIC: "The Latter Teens"—Vansire "Black Bear"—Hey, Nothing "Funky Fanfare"—Keith Mansfield “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Jake Brend and Brent Blum share more about the Killyan Toure injury situation. What's realistic and where could Iowa State go from here? Brend and Blum share their thoughts from media day and what Jimmy Rogers had to say about the atmosphere at Jack Trice Stadium. The guys close by comparing Major League characters to Big 12 teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend shares all you need to know on Killyan Toure's injury and what could be next for Iowa State. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa's quarterback battle is heating up, while Iowa State football faces some serious questions heading into the 2026 season. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the latest on Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown, and Iowa's decision at quarterback, including why Williams wants to see both quarterbacks get meaningful snaps early in the season. The guys also react to Killyan Toure's injury, which could have major implications for Iowa State basketball, and discuss the Cyclones' new Monster Energy jersey and basketball patches unveiled at Media Day. They also debate Iowa State's outlook after Matt Campbell's departure, Jimmy Rogers' first Media Day comments, national expectations for the Cyclones, and whether Iowa State could struggle to reach five wins. Plus, Chris Hassel makes the case for Iowa wide receiver Tony Diaz, after CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Mike Renner praised Diaz's tape and compared him favorably to other FCS receivers. The guys discuss Diaz's potential impact alongside DJ Vonnami and Iowa's revamped offense. Talking Nebraska's sellout streak, Boise State's new helmets, color-on-color college football uniforms, Iowa State ticket sales, Flock cameras and privacy, and much more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a day and age where there's not a ton normal in the sport of college football, Aiden Flora is still what's right about the sport.Jake Brend explains how Flora has grown from a walk-on to ADM to one of Iowa State's premiere leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy & Andy Fales break down the Little League sign-stealing controversy involving Davenport Northwest, which advanced to the Little League World Series despite an Iowa player being accused of relaying signs from second base. They discuss the difference between Little League and Major League Baseball rules, whether the incident was simply gamesmanship or crossed the line, and whether coaches should be held responsible. They also cover ESPN's Pat McAfee saturation, Stephen A. Smith, the changing sports-media landscape, Penn State's alleged fraternity cocaine-trafficking case, Iowa State football's unprecedented roster turnover, the Iowa State Fair, Jason Parkin's Parkinson's diagnosis, Columbia House shutting down, the most annoying movie coworkers with Mr. Movie, new movie recommendations, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of media day, Jake Brend evaluates each position group for the 2026 Cyclones and ranks them 1 through 10. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the perils and highs of modern college sports. On life with the Iowa State sports landscape. On coming up with fresh ideas and new material. On getting to know athletes.

On this episode of the show, Tyler welcomes Jeff Buch ("Jeffrey the Greek") from the Eyes on B1G podcast to discuss Big Ten offseason chatter, social media drama sparked by Jeff's position rankings, and how expanded 18-team perceptions affect fan expectations. They dive into Iowa's approach to the transfer portal, noting savings from not buying a portal quarterback, confidence in Tim Lester's offensive development, and the value of retaining and replacing starters with in-program depth—especially on the offensive line and linebacker. Key Iowa questions include the defensive line's run-stopping and pass-rush potential, with mentions of Hubert, Gaffney, and edge options. They break down Iowa's schedule as “3-3-6,” focusing on Iowa State, a tough Michigan/Washington/Ohio State stretch, and the back-half run through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska. Jeff projects on what this season could be record wise as well as what success would be for this team. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After battling injuries for years at Oklahoma, Iowa State offensive lineman Jake Taylor is grateful and eager for his opportunity in Ames. Jake Brend reports on Taylor's journey to one of Iowa State's captains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football's quarterback battle took a dramatic turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids' Day. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Hecklinski's 17-for-25 performance with five touchdowns and no interceptions, compare him to Hank Brown's struggles, and debate whether Kirk Ferentz can realistically keep the starting job "cloudy" after what happened at Kinnick. The guys also discuss concerns about Iowa's defense and special teams, the launch of Instant Iowa State with Emery Songer and Ben Bruns, Kyle Larson's wild Knoxville Nationals victory, Joshua Baez's three-homer MLB debut, the Jayden Daniels No. 5 controversy, the Big 12's Monster Energy jersey patches, Ohio State moving Senior Day, Iowa State's scheduling philosophy, and more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Jeremy Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance at Kids' Day, his accuracy and quick decision-making, and why the redshirt freshman may have separated himself from Hank Brown in Iowa's quarterback competition. They also discuss Kirk Ferentz's "cloudy" QB comments and the Hawkeyes' long history of controversial quarterback decisions. Plus, Murph & Andy debate the most miserable fan bases in college football, including Nebraska, Florida State, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Penn State and Alabama; react to Ohio State moving Senior Day; criticize the Big 12's Monster Energy jersey patches; discuss Russell Westbrook's NBA legacy; recap the Iowa State Fair; and welcome Emery Songer and Ben Bruns to the new Instant Iowa State show. Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum break down Iowa State football's team captains that were announced this weekend. Plus, creating tiers for this season's Big 12 starting quarterbacks. Where does Jaylen Raynor fit in? All this and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa State's major special teams decision heading into the 2026 season, including why Jimmy Rogers plans to use Aiden Flora and Cam Pettaway as both running backs and kick returners. The guys also discuss Iowa's kicking and punting concerns, the Hawkeyes' quarterback competition, and what to watch for at Kids' Day. Plus, Two Guys ranks the most annoying Big 12 and Big Ten fan bases, debates Ohio State-Michigan rivalry intensity, reacts to Jayden Daniels' LSU jersey-number controversy, discusses whether you have to be an alum to be a college sports fan, previews the Iowa Everywhere Live show, and much more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I grew up watching Penn State football. The 90s with names like Ki-Jana, McDuffie, Collins, LaVar and more. They inspired all of us in PA and many across the nation. For Penn State in 2026, they hope new quarterback Rocco Becht does the same thing.And after sitting down with him in today's Y-Option podcast, fueled by 76 keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat, I think he's going to do exactly that in Matt Campbell's first year.Rocco and I dove into falling in love with football in high school, the transition from Iowa State to Penn State, and how he's learned to lead from the inside out. Growing up with an NFL Dad he has had to learn how to handle expectations and navigate praise and blame. That will serve him well this fall as gameday is right around the corner. I'm back on the road, heading to Pullman, Seattle, Ames, Iowa City, Bloomington and finishing up in Rocco's new town, State College. When back, Todd Blackledge and I will recap our respective camp tours right here at Y-Option. Wheels up!Much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

The boys are back with another team breakdown, and this time it's Jessie Bobbitt's Defense! Jake and JT give their players to know, biggest x factor, most impactful guy and more on this defense! Comment below what you're most excited about with the new defense in 2026!Intro: 0:00-4:18Fall Camp Takeaways: 4:19Most Impactful Player: 10:33Position Concern: 14:04Players To Know: 17:10Biggest X Factor: 23:03Confidence/Expectations: 30:00

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to a fresh Jimmy Rogers press conference where he dove into the Iowa State offense and potential starters, along with position battles. What was the biggest takeaway? Ranking Big 12 schedules and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State football is facing a huge question heading into the 2026 season: Would Cyclone fans take 6-6 right now? Keith Murphy and Andy Fales debate the expectations for Jimmy Rogers' first season, react to the computer projection of 3-9, and discuss what a bowl game would mean for Iowa State. Plus, the guys break down the biggest flaws in the Field of Dreams movie, react to Kyler Murray being named the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback, celebrate the Iowa Everywhere Live sellout, preview the Iowa State Fair, discuss a potential Buc-ee's coming to the Des Moines metro, revisit Jack Tatum's infamous hit, St. Louis sports icon Mike Bush is retiring, debate MLB's potential salary cap, and investigate how Iowa State kicker Kyle Conrady actually pronounces his own name. Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane preview the Penn State offense heading into the 2026 season. The discussion covers the structure of the offense under first-year head coach Matt Campbell, including scheme elements, personnel groupings, and how the unit is expected to operate. Reports project multiple Iowa State transfers as offensive starters. These include quarterback Rocco Becht along with running back Carson Hansen, offensive linemen Trevor Buhr, tight end Ben Brahmer, and wide receivers Chase Sowell and/or Brett Eskildsen. The episode examines the continuity on the offensive staff with offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, offensive line coach Ryan Clanton, and quarterbacks coach Jake Waters, all of whom previously coached at Iowa State under Matt Campbell. Cory and Shawn share bold predictions for the unit's performance and key contributors in 2026. We take your bold predictions and answer your questions about this offense. Tune in for the full offensive preview! Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions

Texas Tech is leaning into the villain role, the WNBA continues to dominate headlines for all the wrong reasons, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel debate whether the Big 12's Monster Energy sponsorship is helping - or hurting - the conference. The guys also discuss the sold-out Iowa Everywhere Live show, Iowa State's kicker pronunciation mystery, conference "realignment," and NASCAR. Topics include: • Texas Tech embracing the "most hated team" label • WNBA controversy and the league's growing toxicity • Brett Yormark and the Big 12's Monster Energy partnership • Should schools control jersey patch deals? • Which Big Ten and Big 12 schools would you kick out? • Iowa Everywhere Live sells out • Solving the Kyle Konrardy pronunciation debate • NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway • RIP Don Nelson • BBB from the weekend Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college football season is almost here, and Jake Brend and Derek Duke continue their Big 12 previews with a deep dive into Houston, Utah, and Iowa State. The guys discuss why everyone suddenly believes in Oklahoma State, whether Houston can repeat last year's success under Willie Fritz, why Utah's favorable schedule makes the Utes a legitimate Big 12 title contender, and what realistic expectations should be for Jimmy Rogers' first season at Iowa State. Plus, the guys discuss Texas Tech's latest roster move, the ongoing NCAA eligibility chaos, Iowa Everywhere Live, Iowa trivia, and draft their favorite movies released since 2000.

The teenage years can be tough for parents and kids and new research from Iowa State University tells us that the consequences of that conflict can linger for decades. On this episode, we learn about Iowa State's Family Transitions Project. It is one of the nation's most extensive longitudinal studies of family life. We talk with Iowa State University professor Tricia Neppl and doctoral student Jannatul Ferdous Zinia about the program and a recent study that came out of the project about tension between parents and their children. Then, 'Talk of Iowa Summer School' continues with middle school art teacher Rachael Ayers-Arnone. Her 'artist autopsy' project gives students a chance to study an artist and practice their style.

Levi, Marchie, and Jordan preview the last three games on the schedule as Iowa State closes the season against Cincinnati, UCF, and Kansas State.

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Iowa State's open practice over the weekend. What did they learn about Iowa State's offense? Jimmy Rogers could potentially rely on a group of freshmen. Plus, how could the latest news in the Protect College Sports Act affect the Big 12? Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Tech enters 2026 as the clear favorite to control the new Big 12, but the quarterback change from the original Brendan Sorsby plan to Will Hammond creates one major question for an otherwise loaded roster.Gary breaks down all 16 Big 12 teams, beginning with a championship tier featuring Texas Tech, BYU, Utah and Kansas State. BYU brings the safest combination of quarterback stability, offensive-line experience and defensive maturity. Utah returns explosive quarterback Devon Dampier but must replace its coaching leadership and entire starting offensive line. Kansas State may own the conference's cleanest path under new head coach Collin Klein.The dark-horse discussion includes Houston, Arizona, TCU and a completely rebuilt Oklahoma State program that imported Eric Morris, Drew Mestemaker and much of North Texas' explosive offense. The remaining tiers cover UCF's quarterback upgrade, DJ Lagway's arrival at Baylor, Arizona State's massive personnel losses, Iowa State's teardown and Colorado's latest roster reset.The episode also examines the Big 12's dramatically uneven schedules, the conference's top quarterbacks and units, championship odds, win totals and potential regression candidates.Final picks include Texas Tech over BYU in the Big 12 Championship, Kansas State as the best title value, Oklahoma State as the favorite long shot, Kansas State 7.5 wins and Cincinnati 5.5.

Football season is finally here. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to the return of NFL preseason football, break down ESPN's win probabilities for Iowa and Iowa State, discuss Jimmy Rogers' confidence heading into his first season with the Cyclones, and react to Purdue's new athletic director going viral for all the wrong reasons. Plus, NASCAR weekend returns to Iowa Speedway, Caitlin Clark makes Team USA's World Cup roster, Scott School and MORE!

In this college football podcast episode, we close out our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview with nine more teams and some of the conference's most difficult projections. USC has the offense, talent and expectations of a College Football Playoff contender, but can Lincoln Riley's team survive a relentless schedule while Gary Patterson rebuilds the defense? The conversation gets especially spirited when we turn to the new eras at Penn State and Michigan. How quickly can Matt Campbell blend his Iowa State imports with the roster he inherited? Does Kyle Whittingham give Michigan an immediate coaching upgrade, and what will his staff unlock in Bryce Underwood? Along the way, we debate the talent level at Penn State, the offensive identities taking shape in Ann Arbor and State College, and whether either team can navigate a season filled with major swing games and playoff-level pressure. We also dig into Bob Chesney's ambitious UCLA rebuild, the possibility of Illinois being overlooked, Minnesota's search for offensive pop, Maryland's attempt to give Malik Washington more help, and the upside and limitations of the new coaching staffs at Michigan State and Northwestern. Plus: Dan's Penn State slander, a save-the-date for the Minnesota Support Zoom, the return of Charles Chip Kelly, and a troubling sign from College Football 27.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray share their early impressions from the first two days of fall camp media availability. How is Iowa State acclimating to the pro-style offense, why Jaylen Raynor's leadership is impressive, and the importance of Jimmy Rogers command. The fellas put a bow on summer basketball and then close by spinning the wheel and reliving an interaction between Bill Self and a fan. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football season has officially arrived. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the opening of Iowa and Iowa State fall camps, debate whether Iowa deserves its preseason ranking, discuss the Hawkeyes' biggest roster concerns, and examine why Iowa State fans have plenty to be excited about under new head coach Jimmy Rogers. Plus, the guys break down the Coaches Poll, Big Ten vs. SEC debates, conference storylines, NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway, and much more.

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to fall camp starting for the Cyclones before bringing in Jake Brend to recap Jimmy Rogers' first fall presser. Why did he pick Iowa State to win the Big 12? T.J. Otzelberger says he could use a two-big lineup this season. Breaking it all down courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football season is officially here as Iowa and Iowa State open fall camp. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to the first Coaches Poll of the season, discuss whether Indiana is being overlooked, break down the Hawkeyes' and Cyclones' toughest stretches, and debate which team is more likely to exceed expectations. Plus, the guys rank the NFL's elite quarterbacks, discuss why Caitlin Clark shouldn't be forced into every political debate surrounding the WNBA, revisit the Field of Dreams game, and reveal the movies that landed them in the "penalty box" with their wives. In this episode: • Iowa and Iowa State begin fall camp • Breaking down the preseason Coaches Poll • Is Indiana still being underestimated? • Iowa's brutal three-game stretch • What to expect from Jimmy Rogers' first Iowa State team • Ranking the NFL's top-tier quarterbacks • The Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham discussion • Mr. Movie reviews Spider-Man: Brand New Day and movie "penalty box" picks • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson are joined by former Iowa State legend Tamin Lipsey to reflect on his remarkable career in Ames. Lipsey discusses his journey from hometown standout to one of the most beloved Cyclones of his era, shares stories from his time playing under T.J. Otzelberger, and looks ahead to the next chapter of his basketball career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As college basketball continues to trend towards a bigger game down low, T.J. Otzelberger shares the possibility of Dominykas Pleta playing the four spot alongside Blake Buchanan. Can it work offensively? Why is size so important? What does it say about where Iowa State's program? Jake Brend answers those questions on the Daily Clone presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the biggest issue facing Iowa and Iowa State athletics: money. After Chris' conversation with Scott Dochterman on the Protect College Sports Act, the guys explain why both schools need more financial support to remain competitive in the new era of college athletics. Plus, they react to the Big 12's new Monster Energy field and jersey patches, Penn State's viral athletic revenue chart, the return of Notre Dame vs. USC, CW's WWE recap, and the latest controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA.

Chad Leistikow returns from vacation to catch up with Scott Dochterman after three days at Big Ten Media Days. The guys discuss the extension of the Cy-Hawk rivalry through 2031, Kirk Ferentz's surprising comments about transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz, the Big Ten Media Poll, playoff contenders, coaches under pressure, and what the proposed Save College Sports Act could mean for Iowa, Iowa State, and the future of college athletics.

The courts recently ruled that 2022 high school graduates are eligible to play a fifth year in the 2026-27 season. That criteria fits Cyclone legend Tamin Lipsey. Does that actually mean he'll come back to Iowa State? Jake Brend answers that question in the Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the revised Protect College Sports Act after the Big Ten and SEC agreed to support the legislation. What would the new spending limits, NIL regulations and realignment protections mean for Iowa State and the Big 12? Plus, could Tamin Lipsey receive a fifth year of eligibility and return to Iowa State? Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices