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Jaylen Raynor's play at quarterback is one of the constant talking points around Iowa State football. Jimmy Rogers said the media worries about his play more than he does.Why is there a disconnect? Jake Brend analyzes it on the Daily Clone.

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Levi, Marchie, and Jordan preview Iowa State's matchup this weekend against Arizona.

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With new AD Jared Benko taking over, Jimmy Rogers shares how Benko can help Rogers win going forward.While he does that, he also sounds off on the current state of affairs in the sport.Jake Brend recaps the eventful presser on the Daily Clone.

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Iowa State heads to Arizona looking to bounce back, the Jared Benko era begins in Ames, and Cyclone basketball gets its first preseason test. Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the biggest storylines surrounding Iowa State athletics on Williams & Blum.

The guys examine Iowa State’s exhibition loss to Creighton, why they aren’t overreacting to the result, and what the game revealed about the Cyclones’ new roster. They discuss the team’s athleticism, rebounding potential, offensive adjustments, and the players who stood out.

Plus, a deep preview of Iowa State football’s road matchup with Arizona. Chris and Brent discuss how the Cyclones can generate more offense after the BYU loss, whether fresh faces could make an impact, and why pressure on quarterback Noah Fifita could be critical against a dangerous Wildcats offense.

The show also dives into the new direction of Cyclone Athletics under Jared Benko and President David Cook, the importance of retaining Iowa State’s roster in the NIL era, and what the transition means for the program’s future.

Finally, the guys break down the biggest Big 12 games of the week and make their picks.

Williams & Blum presented by Mechdyne.

02:18 Opening and Iowa State Basketball’s Exhibition Loss to Creighton

10:00 Cyclone Basketball Takeaways: Athleticism, Rebounding and Offense

17:00 Iowa State Fans Head to Arizona

19:00 Arizona Preview: How Can the Cyclones Get the Offense Going?

21:00 Buy, Sell, Hold

25:00 Noah Fifita, Arizona’s Offense and Iowa State’s Defensive Pressure

28:00 Can Iowa State Surprise Arizona After the Bye?

35:00 The Jared Benko Era and the Future of Iowa State Athletics

38:00 NIL, Roster Retention and Building for the Future

41:00 Big 12 Football Picks and Predictions

45:00 Kansas Football’s Future and Lance Leipold’s Job Security

49:00 BYU at UCF and the Big 12 Contenders

52:00 Houston’s Playoff Chances and the Utah Showdown

56:00 Final Thoughts

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Jared Benko is aware of the challenges that face Iowa State and other Big 12 schools in the future, but he chooses to see those as an opportunity.Aligning with David Cook, Benko is taking this new era head on.Jake Brend reports on the new "future" Iowa State.

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Chris Willams and Jake Brend recap Jared Benko's introductory press conference.What were their biggest impressions? How does his leadership fit Iowa State? What does he seek to accomplish in Ames? CW and Brend break it down

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum analyze what BYU’s massive win over Notre Dame means for the Big 12 Conference. The Jared Benko era begins in Ames on Monday. Who is Iowa State’s new leader, and what changes are the guys expecting? Breaking it all down courtesy of Mechdyne.

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Jake Brend lays out why he thinks Iowa State can go 10 deep in the 2026-27 season on the Daily Clone. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids.

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Rob Gray, Jackson Pence, and Jake Brend break down what they learned from both men’s and women’s basketball media days. How deep of a rotation can T.J. Otzelberger play? Will they have a “go-to” guy? As Bill Fennelly enters his final season, what will be the team’s identity? Finally, the guys close out with an evaluation of Jimmy Rogers' squad through six games. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

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Following the final media day of Bill Fennelly's career in Ames, he shares why he wants this last season to be about the players.What do we know about Fennelly's last team? Jake Brend shares his takeaways from media day.

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