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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Litecast: Reacting To, Well, Everything That Happened Last Weekend
Matt Nelson and Austin Keeney recap *gestures wildly* all of that. We talk candidly as fans how we are feeling with the departure of Matt Campbell, Jamie Pollard’s handling of the situation, and the hire of Jimmy Rogers. We also recap the dominant basketball win on the road against #1 Purdue and the CyHawk games […]
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 […]
Offensively Offensive Episode #39: Iowa State Smacks Purdue + CyHawk Preview
Sean, Nate, and Tom join together on the podcast to embrace in the good vibes from the weekend (Saturday & Sunday only)! Packers win, Steelers win, and Iowa State Men’s Basketball went the on the road and destroyed #1 Purdue, vibes are good. The guys try to battle through the pain of Matt Campbell departing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Early Potential Candidates for the Iowa State Football Head Coaching Position
It feels weird to be typing this, but Iowa State football may need to find a new head football coach soon. Unfortunately for Iowa State, the timing on this isn’t great, as we’re well on the back end of the coaching carousel cycle and many of the obvious candidates for the position are now off […]
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 […]
Litecast: Feast Week Recap, CFP Shenanigans, and Basketball Excitement
Matt and Austin recap everything from a loaded Feast Week of Iowa State athletics including the basketball team in Vegas, WBB winning in Florida, Audi making a player of the year case, wrestling beating Iowa, and football finishing off an 8-4 season. We also discuss the football coaching carousel, Josh Pate trying to will Matt […]
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.
Iowa State Basketball Preview: We’re Talkin’ Alcorn State (unfortunately)
Last Time Out Iowa State left a final great impression in the Players’ Era, defeating Syracuse 95-64 (the same Syracuse team that just beat Tennessee). The Cyclones outscored Syracuse 60-30 in the second half, after leading by just one point at halftime. Iowa State shot 59% from the field, 45% from 3PT, and committed just […]
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 […]
Offensively Offensive Episode #38: Players Era Championship Recap, Preview of Purdue + More!
The boys are back for a big week. Sean, Nate, and Tom sit down and recap the Players’ Era Championship and Iowa State’s strong showing. They jump from Toure’s big jump, to the post play, and how our opponents we faced in the Players Era will do the rest of the season. Next, the guys […]
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! […]
Twister Sisters roll over Indiana in Coconut Hoops Championship
Another day, another record setting performance from Audi Crooks. Let’s go ahead and dive into this one. Recapping Coconut Hoops Tournament The Cyclones faced their first true test of the season down in Ft. Myers, Florida with the GEICO Coconut Hoops Tournament in the Blue Heron Division with Marquette, Indiana, and Gonzaga. In round one, […]
One down, one to go in Coconut Hoops Tournament
The score as the clock hit all zeros was certainly closer than the vast majority of the game would indicate, but the Cyclones will take a double-digit win over a Marquette team picked to finish second in the Big East behind only defending national champion UConn. It was an up and down day for Audi […]
Defensive Players to Watch: Iowa State at Oklahoma State
Iowa State’s defense showed up yet again last weekend making Jalon Daniels pay for making us look silly last year. The defense forced KU to try and win through the air while applying pressure to keep Daniels uncomfortable. This week will be a rinse and repeat for them. Iowa State I’m going to go ahead […]
Offensive Players to Watch: Iowa State at Oklahoma State
Welcome to the season finale, where Iowa State travels to Stillwater to play against the future Eric Morris Cowboys. Iowa State showed a dominating performance last weekend against a struggling Kansas team that is still fighting for bowl eligibility, while the Cyclones try to finish the season off with a three-game win streak and an […]
Twister Sisters in Fort Myers for the Coconut Hoops Tournament
Good morning Cyclone Nation and Happy Feast Week to all who celebrate! The Cyclone women are in action today and Sunday as they’ll look to pick up a pair of wins down in Fort Myers, Florida at the Coconut Hoops Tournament in the Blue Heron Division. In their division they’ll take on the Marquette Golden […]
Iowa State Men’s Basketball Preview: We’re Talking Creighton
Last Time Out Iowa State took care of business against a very physical St. John’s team. Despite Lipsey leaving the game with 2:08 left due to a lower-body injury, the team powered through for the victory. Milan led the team in scoring with 24 points and five three-pointers made. Jefferson finished with 17 points and […]
Iowa State Secures First Win in Las Vegas Against St. John’s 83-82
The Cyclones were able to remain undefeated after a one point victory over the St. John’s Red Storm. But at what cost? Most fans knew this one was going to be a physical matchup, the starters had a combined 17 fouls. However, Lipsey getting injured in the final minutes of this game might be the […]
Iowa State Basketball Preview: We’re Talkin’ St. John’s
The Players Era Championship, a first-of-its-kind event that directly pays participating players a cut of the revenue from the tournament, kicks off today in Las Vegas as Iowa State and St. John’s meet in their first game of pool play. The Fighting Rick Pitinos Red Storm are 3-1 with wins over Qunnipiac, William & Mary, […]
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