Instant Iowa State

Instant Iowa State

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Instant Iowa State episodes

  • Instant Iowa State: Cyclones Fall to No. 15 Utah

    Iowa State fell 31-17 to No. 15 Utah in the Cyclones’ Big 12 opener, digging a 21-point hole before mounting a second-half comeback that made things interesting.

    Chris Williams and Ben Bruns break down what went wrong for Iowa State, including Utah’s dominant rushing attack, missed tackles, pre-snap confusion, and the Cyclones’ struggles on third down. They also discuss Jaylen Raynor’s up-and-down performance, the second-half improvement from the offensive line, Dominic Overby’s big game, and whether Iowa State needs to find another element at quarterback.
    Aiden Flora and Sullivan Schlemgen receive plenty of praise, while the guys look ahead to West Virginia and discuss Jimmy Rogers’ first season, the rebuilding process, Iowa State’s new era, and why Cyclone fans should keep supporting this team despite the loss.
    Iowa State drops to 0-1 in Big 12 play after falling to Utah 31-17.
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    45 min
  • Instant Iowa State: Iowa State blows out Bowling Green

    Iowa State bounced back from the Cy-Hawk loss in a huge way, crushing Bowling Green 55-7 at Jack Trice Stadium as the Cyclones head into Big 12 play.


    Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns break down Iowa State’s dominant win, Aiden Flora’s incredible all-purpose performance, and the historic day on special teams that saw the Cyclones record both a punt return touchdown and a kickoff return touchdown in the same game.


    The guys also discuss Arnold Barnes’ emergence in the running game and the Cyclones’ need for more consistency in the passing game, Jalen Raynor’s performance, missed opportunities in the play-action game, and what Iowa State needs from its quarterback heading into conference play.


    Plus, the guys break down Iowa State’s dominant defensive performance, the emergence of the linebacker group, and injury updates.


    Then it’s all eyes on Utah. Can Iowa State’s offense continue to develop against one of the Big 12’s toughest teams? And can Jimmy Rogers’ defense deliver a statement win in the Cyclones’ first conference game?


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    37 min
  • Instant Iowa State: Iowa State falls late to Hawkeyes in Cy-Hawk game

    Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns react immediately after Iowa State's heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the Cy-Hawk game, joined by Chris Williams from the postgame coverage.


    The Cyclones came within a field goal of beating Iowa at Kinnick Stadium, and the guys break down how Iowa State's defense completely disrupted the Hawkeyes' rushing attack. Iowa State's defensive line and linebackers played an outstanding game, holding Kamari Moulton and the Iowa offense in check for much of the night.


    The crew also examines the biggest missed opportunities, including costly penalties, a fourth-quarter false start, missed throws, and the plays that could have put Iowa State in position to win the game. Despite the loss, the guys come away extremely encouraged by what they saw from Jimmy Rogers' first Iowa State team.


    Matt, Ben and Chris discuss Jaylen Raynor's performance, the need for more explosive plays in the Iowa State offense, the emergence of the Cyclones' defense, and what the loss says about Iowa State's potential moving forward.


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    43 min
  • Instant Iowa State: Cyclones beat SEMO in Week 1

    The Jimmy Rogers era at Iowa State is officially underway, and the Cyclones are 1-0 after a 38-10 win over SEMO!


    Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns give their immediate reaction from Ames, with Chris Williams joining the show to break down Iowa State's first game of the 2026 season.


    The guys dive into:

    • Bobby Terrell's dominant defensive debut and three-sack performance

    • Iowa State's new defensive scheme and the pressure created by John Heacock

    • Beni Ngoyi's incredible one-handed catch

    • Aiden Flora's big day, including his touchdown run and punt return

    • Jalen Rayner's four-touchdown performance

    • The new-look Iowa State offensive line

    • What the Cyclones showed in the running game

    • The discipline and situational coaching under Jimmy Rogers

    • What the win means heading into next week's Cy-Hawk matchup against Iowa


    Iowa State got the start it needed. Now comes the real test in Iowa City.


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    47 min

About Instant Iowa State

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Ben Bruns and Matt Van Winkle walk you through every Iowa State game right after it. Occasionally, Bruns will get back in his three-point stance to teach a thing or two.