Jake Brend promised before the season that he would redo his season prediction after he saw how Iowa State's offensive and defensive lines stacked up against Iowa.With 10 games to go, Brend reevaluates his 2026 season outlook. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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Iowa State lost the Cy-Hawk game 16-13 to Iowa, but the Cyclones showed plenty of reasons for optimism in their first major test under Jimmy Rogers.

Jacqueline Cordova, Jake Remsburg, Jirehl Brock and Colin Newell break down Iowa State's heartbreaking loss in Iowa City and explain why the Cyclones may have been better than expected.

The crew dives into Iowa State's impressive performance at the line of scrimmage, the offensive line's improvement from Week 1, Iowa State's defense holding Iowa under 100 rushing yards, and the costly second-half penalties that ultimately made the difference.

They also discuss Jaylen Raynor's performance, the need to get more out of his legs and the passing game, Aiden Flora's impressive night, Iowa State's emerging playmakers, the defensive front, and what the Cyclones need to improve before Big 12 play.

Plus, the crew takes a closer look at Jimmy Rogers' leadership, the identity he is establishing at Iowa State, and why the Cyclones' physical style could make them a tough matchup throughout the Big 12.

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State’s 16-13 loss to Iowa and explain why the Cyclones still look poised to win plenty of games in Jimmy Rogers’ first season. The guys dig into the complicated conversation surrounding Jaylen Raynor, make the case for Iowa State’s defensive line as one of the Big 12’s best and look ahead to next week’s college football slate. All presented by Mechdyne.

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Chris Williams and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State's loss to No. 21 Iowa.

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Chris Williams and Jake Brend give their thoughts ahead of Iowa State's road matchup against No. 21 Iowa in Iowa City. Can Iowa State pull off the upset? Diving into all the keys for the Cyclones and more.

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In Jimmy Rogers' first Cy-Hawk game, there are four outcomes: Iowa wins in a blowout, Iowa wins comfortably, Iowa wins a close game OR Iowa State pulls off the upset.

Jake Brend lays out what would need to happen for all four of those scenarios.

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The boys run through last week's game against SEMO and talk about all things leading up to the Cy-Hawk game. Matthias may dress up like a Disney princess if Iowa State wins.

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As Iowa State enters eastern Iowa as a big underdog, they'll need to win the turnover battle and stay ahead of the sticks.

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down Iowa State's biggest game of the young season: Iowa State vs. Iowa at Kinnick Stadium.

The guys discuss Jimmy Rogers' approach to the rivalry, why this game is different from a normal matchup, and how important a strong performance could be for the new Iowa State coaching staff.

CW and Blum dive into the biggest keys for the Cyclones, including Jalen Raynor's ability to avoid turnovers, Iowa State's offensive line, the matchup between Iowa State's defensive line and Iowa's offensive line, and whether the Cyclones can stay ahead of the chains against Iowa's defense.

Can Iowa State's defense keep the Cyclones in the game? Can Jalen Rayner make enough plays? And can Iowa State survive the first half and take the pressure back to Iowa in the fourth quarter?

Plus, Williams & Blum look around the Big 12 and discuss the conference's massive Week 2 slate.

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It's Cy-Hawk Week, and The Beat Reporters are breaking down everything surrounding Iowa State vs. Iowa!

Jake Brend, Jackson Pence and Rob Gray look back at their favorite Cy-Hawk memories before diving into Saturday night's showdown at Kinnick Stadium.

The guys break down Iowa State's new-look defense, Jimmy Rogers and Jesse Bobbitt, and the biggest challenge facing the Cyclones: stopping Iowa's powerful rushing attack and offensive line. Can the Iowa State defensive front hold up against one of the best offensive lines in the country?

On the other side, Iowa State's offense faces a major test against Phil Parker and an experienced Iowa defense. The crew discusses Jalen Raynor's ability to make plays with his legs, the importance of hitting deep shots, Iowa State's running game, and why turnovers could decide the rivalry.

Plus, the Beat Reporters discuss Iowa's quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, the importance of weathering Iowa's early offensive punch, special teams, and Jimmy Rogers' candid approach with the media.

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