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July 02, 2025 CFTV: Pleta Arrives and One Overlooked Cyclone in the Big Four Sports
Jake Brend is back with the CFTV Daily Update as German Freshman Forward Dominykas Pleta arrives on campus after Visa issues. Brend also names one Cyclone in football, men's basketball, women's basketball and wrestling that is being overlooked heading into the 2025-26 season.

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10 min
July 02, 2025 Williams & Blum: Down goes Red Panda, Official Big 12 Preseason Ballot, and More
Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the decision from the Big 12 to no longer use a media poll before CW gives his idea for how to fix it. The guys give their mid-July Big 12 Poll and more. Presented by Mechdyne.

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51 min
July 01, 2025 CFTV: Reaction to a Loaded Las Vegas Feast Week Field
Jake Brend and Chris Williams give their thoughts on Iowa State's draw against St. Johns and Creighton in the Players Era Tournament this November.

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7 min
July 01, 2025 Kickin' It with Bret Culbertson and Michael Brandtner: Cy-Hawk, life as a specialist, and more
Grant Mahoney rides solo as he welcomes on Cyclone Legend Bret Culbertson to discuss his ISU journey and the infamous Shaggy game before welcoming on fellow Cyclone Legend Michael Brandtner to talk through the McCarney-Chizik-Rhoads eras and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

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1 hr 13 min
June 30, 2025 CFTV: Matt Campbell Proves DNA is Program's Biggest Strength
In Monday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend reacts to a clip from Matt Campbell's interview on the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast and reflects on how Campbell has handled the ups and downs in his time at Iowa State.

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6 min
June 30, 2025 Williams & Blum: We expect the Big 12 to be closer than ever in 2025
Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze the Big 12’s decision to abolish its preseason media poll. What better options are out there? Plus, the guys go through win totals for every Big 12 team and come to a conclusion about the near future of the league. Presented as always by Mechdyne.

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51 min
June 26, 2025 CFTV: What’s the biggest key to Iowa State FB’s success in 2025?
Jake Brend and Chris Williams both give their biggest key to Iowa State football's 2025 season as the Cyclones follow up their first ever 11 win season.

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6 min
June 25, 2025 Williams & Blum: Hali's injury, Niang to BOS, Rocco key to success, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Tyrese Haliburton's injury and Georges Niang heading to the Celtics before diving into Cyclone Hoops' first media availability, Iowa State Football's key to success, and the age-old game of "How Long Will This Big 12 Coach Last?" All this and more presented by Mechdyne.

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58 min
June 25, 2025 CFTV: Blake Buchanan is built for the Cyclone Defense and Tamin is ready to take the keys
Jake Brend continues his deep dive into Iowa State Men's Basketball summer workouts, taking you through what T.J. Otzelberger expects out of Virginia transfer Blake Buchanan. Tamin Lipsey also shares that he's excited to take back the reigns on offense.

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7 min
June 24, 2025 CFTV: Daily Update With Jake Brend From MBB Availability - June 24, 2025
Jake Brend recaps the first summer media availability session for the men's basketball team, focusing on the addition of Utah Valley transfer Dominick Nelson and the strides he's already made in Ames.

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8 min

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