Cyclone Insider Hour

Not many expected the Cyclones to be 4-3 after the bye week, but here Iowa State is in position to reach a bowl game with a strong closing push. That begins Saturday at Baylor, which is already 1-4 at home this season amid severe struggles. This appears to be the most winnable game remaining on the Cyclones' schedule. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss the matchup and more.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines analyze Iowa State's 3-1 start to the Big 12, plus chat Big 12 basketball media days.

A complete effort from Iowa State resulted in the Cyclones’ first road win of the season. Matt Campbell’s squad dismantled Cincinnati in its first meeting with the new Big 12 foe, leaning on Rocco Becht, Jayden Higgins and the Iowa State defense to bring this one home. The Register's Travis Hines and Randy Peterson discuss from Nippert Stadium.

After another conference home victory last week against TCU, Iowa State will head back out on the road searching for its first win away from Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones' last visit to the state of Ohio didn't go well; same for their last Big 12 road venture. Can Matt Campbell's squad take one step closer to a bowl game Saturday afternoon at Cincinnati? The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss that, plus some basketball talk.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss Iowa State football's win over TCU and their road trip to Cincinnati. The pair also talk basketball with media days upon us. 

A memorable night in Ames saw Iowa State honor Jack Trice, then topple TCU with a quality showing. The Cyclones defense bounced back in a huge way with four turnovers, while freshman Abu Sama sparked the ground game with a long TD run. The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines break down what it all means.

After holding their own for a quarter and change last week against Oklahoma, the Cyclones get a more manageable task this week at home versus TCU. The Horned Frogs certainly look more vulnerable than they did last season en route to the national championship game. But can Iowa State string together enough success to secure its second Big 12 victory of the year? The Register's Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss.

Randy Peterson and Travis Hines discuss what they believe to be the one truth and two questions Iowa State's loss to Oklahoma over the weekend exposed. The pair also chats about former Cyclone Brock Purdy's continued excellence with the 49ers.