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Can Iowa State beat No. 8 BYU in Provo? Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the Cyclones’ path to an upset, the injuries facing BYU, Bear Bachmeier’s style, and why this matchup could look much more like Iowa State’s game at Iowa than the recent West Virginia shootout.

The guys dive deep into Iowa State’s defensive struggles, tackling, the matchup with BYU’s physical offensive line, and what the Cyclones need from their linebackers and secondary. They also explain why Aiden Flora has become impossible for opposing defensive coordinators to ignore and how his passing ability could open up Iowa State’s offense.

Plus, Tyler Roehl’s play calling, Cody Jackson’s breakout, Jaylen Raynor’s need to hit his opportunities, and whether the conference can get multiple teams into the College Football Playoff.

Williams & Blum presented by Mechdyne.

00:00 Intro + Iowa State Can Beat No. 8 BYU

02:19 BYU Injury News + Jimmy Rogers Press Conference

03:15 Iowa State Is FURIOUS About Its Tackling

05:47 Why BYU Is a Better Matchup for Iowa State

09:29 Jimmy Rogers Compares Bear Bachmeier to Mark Gronowski

10:32 Can Iowa State’s Defense Bounce Back?

11:15 Iowa State Injury Update

12:26 BYU’s Physicality vs. Iowa State’s Linebackers

13:52 Aiden Flora Handling the Hype

16:44 Buy, Sell, Hold: Jaylen Raynor

18:51 NO Quarterback Controversy at Iowa State

19:00 Buying Iowa State’s Defense

20:22 Can BYU Score 27+?

21:31 Big 12 Power Rankings Are WIDE OPEN

24:34 Jimmy Rogers on BYU’s Late Kickoff & Elevation

25:27 Aiden Flora Has Changed Iowa State’s Offense

26:01 Tyler Roehl’s Play Calling Was INCREDIBLE

27:29 BYU’s Defense vs. Aiden Flora

28:55 Iowa State’s Path to an Upset

30:20 Iowa State’s Offense Still Has More to Show

31:05 The Physicality Battle Up Front

34:19 Big 12 Games: Who’s Actually Good?

39:49 Is Baylor for Real?

41:13 Big 12 Championship Odds

42:51 Could Oklahoma State Make the CFP?

45:20 The Big 12 NEEDS Multiple Playoff Teams

45:45 Iowa State-BYU Picks

46:34 Can Iowa State Survive BYU’s Physicality?

48:14 Final Thoughts

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After 53 missed tackles against Utah and West Virginia, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbit diagnose where the problems are coming from.Jake Brend explains the importance of fixing the tackling quickly with another capable running QB in Bear Bachmeier on the other side. Presented by Whiskey River.

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There was a lot learned about Iowa State and the Big 12 on Saturday, Jake Brend gives his five biggest takeaways from the weekend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.

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Aiden Flora has officially arrived. Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsberg, Jirehl Brock, and Colin Newell break down Iowa State’s wild 45-42 win over West Virginia and the breakout performance from Flora, who rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns while throwing two more TDs.

The guys discuss Tyler Roehl’s aggressive game plan, the emergence of Cody Jackson and Dom Overby, the Iowa State offensive line, Flora’s patience and vision as a runner, and how his performance can impact the entire Cyclone team.

They also dive into the biggest concerns from the win, including 42 points allowed, missed tackles, the secondary, and Jaylen Raynor’s ability as a runner.

Then, the focus turns to No. 8 BYU. What will Iowa State have to do to slow down quarterback Bear Bachmeier? Can the Cyclones stop the run, create turnovers, and pressure the quarterback? And could Iowa State’s grit, physicality, and West Coast connections help them pull off a huge upset in Provo?

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 45-42 win over West Virginia. The Cyclones snapped out of their recent offensive funk to blow up the scoreboard, while now the defense is struggling with tackling as injuries continue to pile up. What do the guys think about Iowa State’s Friday night trip to BYU? Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne.

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Levi Stevenson and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's win over West Virginia.

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Jake Brend previews Iowa State's massive Saturday showdown against West Virginia with his three keys to the game, a final score prediction and his week five Big 12 picks. Presented by Wyffels Hyrbids in the Northwest Bank Studios.

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Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State vs. West Virginia, breaking down the Big 12 implications, Aiden Flora, the defensive bounce-back, and the blueprint to a Cyclone victory.

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The Beat Reporters are back with a special reunion as Ben Hutchens returns to join Jake Brend and Rob Gray for a deep dive into Iowa State football, West Virginia, and the latest Tamin Lipsey news.

Ben just covered Oklahoma State’s trip to Morgantown and breaks down what he saw from the Mountaineers, including Michael Hawkins Jr., explosive running back Cam Cook, and a West Virginia offense that runs the football at an incredible rate. The guys discuss how Iowa State’s defense can slow down the Mountaineers and why the matchup could come down to strength vs. strength.

On the other side, Jake, Rob and Ben examine what could be a huge game for Jaylen Raynor. Can Iowa State’s quarterback and young receiving corps finally put together a breakout passing performance? The guys discuss Iowa State’s offensive line and why West Virginia may force Raynor to win the game through the air.

Then it’s a major Iowa State basketball discussion as Tamin Lipsey’s potential return changes the outlook for T.J. Otzelberger’s roster. The guys discuss the NCAA court case and how Iowa State’s roster could look if Lipsey is officially cleared to return.

The Beat Reporters presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

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Dylan, Levi, and Matthias recap the Utah game and quickly look ahead to West Virginia this weekend.

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