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Wide Right & Natty Lite

https://www.widerightnattylite.com/ | 97 entries published

Covering Iowa State athletics with enough humor to keep our sanity.

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The Mid-Morning Dump:

Iowa State News ISU Wrestling continues to get better and better. After her 41-point game, Crooks earns another Player of the Week award. Hansen joins Rocco and others who have now hit the portal. Around the Country Soooo the Mavs may have gotten ‘the guy”. UCF has gone under-the-radar with their 11-1 start this season. […]

17 days ago | 0 reads

A Farewell from the Wide Right & Natty Lite Staff (For Now)

Yep, you read that right. After well over a decade here at SB Nation, we have decided to close this chapter of our journey and pursue other opportunities. We can’t share our plans just yet, but that news will be coming in the very near future, and we’re extremely excited to share it. But before […]

22 days ago | 0 reads

Tracking the Iowa State Football Roster: Transfers and Prospects

In today’s world of college football, mass roster turnover has become the norm after coaching changes as players seek a new home, often either following the coach to their new destination or simply finding a better fit if the new staff doesn’t suit their liking. The transfer portal doesn’t officially open until January, so we […]

23 days ago | 2 reads

The Mid-Morning Dump: Knicks Are NBA Cup Champs

Iowa State News ISU Wrestling continues to hang around inside the top 5. A well-deserved award for Addy Brown. Cyclone connections are running College Basketball at this very moment. Around the Country In a great final game, the Knicks come out on top in the NBA Cup. The return of the Jizzle. Tua is getting […]

24 days ago | 2 reads

Offensively Offensive Episode #40: CyHawk Recap

Sean, Nate, and Tom come together for an instant reaction pod about their thoughts on the Cyhawk game. The guys jump in and discuss the slow start in the first half, the comeback, and the problems that caused the deficit to start the game. Later, Sean, Nate, and Tom react to Jefferson’s takeover in the […]

29 days ago | 2 reads

Cyclones Comeback to Win Cy-Hawk

Iowa State beats Iowa 66-62 in a comeback that saw the Cyclones down by 13 at one point in the first half to close the half down by eight. Iowa State came out strong in the second half, going on a 16-0 run to propel itself into the driver’s seat for the rest of the […]

30 days ago | 4 reads

2025 Men’s Basketball Preview: We’re Talking Team Out East

On Thursday night, the Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Ames to take on the number 4 ranked Iowa State Cyclones. The Cyclones are coming off one of the greatest wins in school history, smacking former number 1 ranked Purdue at Mackey Arena in front of a stunned national audience and crowd. Iowa State has climbed to […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Iowa State – Drake Rivalry Renewed Tonight in Hilton Coliseum

Basketball fans across the state are rejoicing today, as one of the major power programs in the state has finally decided to take on a smaller in-state opponent. For the first time since 2018, Iowa State will take on Drake, when head coach Ben McCollum brings his Bulldog squad to Hilton Coliseum tonight for a […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Twister Sisters host the CyHawk Game in Top 11 matchup

In what is shaping up to be once again one of the Cyclones’ best chances on the national stage to prove they belong in the national conversation, the Iowa Hawkeyes come to town keeping pace with Iowa State every step of the way to this point. Both teams come into the game undefeated, Iowa State […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

The Mid-Morning Dump: Lady Clones Going To War

Iowa State News Matt Campbell says his final goodbye to Ames (cries while writing this). Crooks and Co. take on the Hawks in Hilton. The men’s team gets some shine for their amazing performance on Saturday. Tyler Roehl is expected to join Rogers’ staff as the OC at Iowa State. Cyclone Wrestling continues to climb […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Thoughts from Jimmy Rogers’ Introductory Press Conference & Jamie Pollard’s Side Interview

This morning, new Iowa State Head Football Coach Jimmy Rogers gave his introductory press conference alongside Jamie Pollard and outgoing ISU President Wendy Wintersteen. Given the turmoil of the weekend that was (aside from basketball’s blowout win at Purdue), this press conference provided the first real opportunity for Jamie Pollard and Jimmy Rogers to finally […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Jimmy Rogers Accepts Iowa State Football Head Coaching Job

Iowa State reportedly has found it’s replacement for Matt Campbell. Washington State Head Coach Jimmy Rogers is set to become the Iowa State Head Coach, per Pete Thamel. Rogers returns to the Midwest football scene after a decorated tenure at South Dakota State, where he began coaching linebackers in 2013. Over six seasons in that […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Matt Campbell reportedly to accept head coach position at Penn State

Much like the senior day article I wrote for Brock Purdy, I can’t even believe I’m typing this right now. After a decade at the helm of Iowa State football, Matt Campbell is reportedly heading to State College, PA to accept the head coaching position at Penn State following maybe the most chaotic head coaching […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Extended Purdue Preview

Iowa State rolls into Mackey Arena on Saturday morning to face what could be the tallest task of the 2025-26 season: Attempting to beat the number 1 team in the country on their home floor. The Boilermakers (8-0) have put together an impressive non-conference resume thus far, including a win at Alabama and a 30-point […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Sudden Victory (Ep. 49) – CyHawk Victory Lap

Iowa State wrestling ends a 20-dual skid against the team out east! Jacob and Sam breakdown how it happened and what to expect of the Cyclones moving forward. They also preview this weekend’s CKLV Invitational.

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

The Mid-Morning Dump: Gameday For The Clones

Iowa State News Cyclones back at Hilton before heading to Indiana to face Purdue on Saturday. Coming off the CyHawk win, the squad heads to Vegas to keep the momentum going. Morgan Brandt sets herself in Cyclone History. Around the Country Syracuse secures a great win and looks to get back to relevance. One of […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

The Mid-Morning Dump: Wrestling Beats Iowa, Crooks Drops 47

Iowa State FINALLY. Iowa State puts it all together to beat Iowa. FIRST TIME. Since 2004 that his happened. CROOKS BREAKS RECORD. Her own record of 43 falls. AUDI. She is unstoppable. DEFENSE. Helps Iowa State get to 8-4 on the season. HEAR FROM. Matt Campbell and the players. VOLLEYBALL. Is in the NCAA tournament! […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads