Can the Iowa State Cyclones make a splash in the 2025 college football season? With quarterback Rocco Becht at the helm, the Cyclones are poised for a strong offensive showing. This episode dives into Iowa State's roster dynamics, highlighting key players like Eli Green and transfers such as Chase Sowell and Xavier Townsend. Nick Marovets, host of Lockdown Cyclones, joins Christian Rauh to discuss the Cyclones' defensive identity shift, emphasizing the return of key linebackers and the impact of new addition Tamatoa McDonough. The hosts also analyze Iowa State's schedule, predicting a promising win total and potential College Football Playoff contention. Discover how the Cyclones plan to tackle their challenges and capitalize on their strengths. Tune in for expert insights and predictions on Iowa State's path to success. 0:00 Intro: Iowa State vs Kansas State preview 4:33 Wide receiver core changes for Iowa State 7:45 Running back and tight end outlook 13:54 Iowa State's defensive strengths and weaknesses 18:34 Concerns about defensive line and run defense 21:23 Top transfer player for Iowa State 24:49 Schedule analysis and win total predictions 29:52 Iowa State's best player prediction for 2025 Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Big 12 Conference: Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Locked on Kansas State