Cyclone Alert: An Iowa State Podcast

Cyclone Alert previews Iowa State's home game vs. Cincinnati with full coverage of Saturday's game. Alec Busse speaks with Cincinnati 247Sports writer Keegan Nickoson for more information on the Bearcats in the first half of the episode. In the second half of the show, Henry Annen returns to the preview podcast to help Alec answer three big questions facing the Cyclones this weekend and to provide each individual's pick to click. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 -- 26:01: Introduction26:01 — 25:32: Cincinnati Preview with Keegan Nickoson25:32 — 56:35: Iowa State Preview

Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse and Henry Annen react to the Cyclones' dominant victory over Southern University on Tuesday night in Hilton Coliseum.From the opening tip-off, Iowa State asserted itself vs. the Jaguars. Jumping out to a 20-0 lead in the game's opening minutes. The defense assaulted Southern, who had several turnovers on their first eight possessions of the game.

Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse reacts to Iowa State's 42-31 loss on the road at Baylor on Saturday, where Bear QB DJ Lagway became the latest opponent to have a successful passing performance against Iowa State's defense.Offensively, things started strong for Iowa State, but the Cyclones failed to continue moving the ball successfully on the ground in the second half, preventing the Cyclones from being able keep pace with an explosive Baylor offense.

Previewing Iowa State football's road game at Baylor with Garrett Ross from the Sic 'Em 365 team before Alec Busse previews Iowa State's side of the matchup with three big questions and picks to click for the Cyclones.This episode features insight on why Baylor made the decision to fire Dave Aranda in October and what interim coach Joe Klanderman has done to ignite energy into the Baylor program. Ross also provides insight on the important playmakers for Baylor's offense and defense this fall, including quarterback DJ Lagway.Alec's riding solo with Henry Annen out of town this week. Still, Alec handles the three big questions, including how well the Cyclones handle success following last week's upset win over Oklahoma State.TIME STAMPSPodcast Tease: 0:00 — 0:30Introduction: 0:30 — 2:10Garrett Ross Interview: 2:10 — 23:53Iowa State Preview: 23:54 — 43:46

Cyclone Alert reacts to Iowa State's opening night upset loss to Memphis in Sioux Falls, SD, with the Tigers beating Iowa State 80-76.Northwestern transfer Jayden Reid led the way for Memphis with 26 points while Luke Almodovar contributed 18 points and eight rebounds. Iowa State's starting backcourt didn't match Memphis' production.Sophomore Jamarion Batemon was held scoreless in 26 minutes, missing all six of his shots. Tamin Lipsey had 12 points, but he was just 1-of-7 from the 3-point range. JaQuan Johnson got to the free throw line, but went 0-for-5 from the floor, including 0-2 from 3-point range. T.J. Otzelberger and his team play in Hilton Coliseum on Friday vs. Southern Miss.

Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse and Henry Annen react to Iowa State's first signature win under head coach Jimmy Rogers. Behind a game-winning 34-yard field goal from Kyle Konrardy and starring performances from Jaylen Raynor, Aiden Flora and Jamal Polite Jr., Iowa State defeated Eric Morris and the Cowboys in a win Jimmy Rogers said his team needed.

Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse is joined by Christian Odjakjian to preview the 2026-27 Big 12 basketball season, including an early preview of Iowa State's roster and why the Cyclones could be a great riser this season.Later in the episode, the duo highlights the Big 12 teams that have the most upside to win the conference title and potentially advance to the Final Four. Finally, the duo highlights teams with lower expectations that could contend for an NCAA Tournament appearance.Time StampsINTRODUCTION: 0:00-1:00IOWA STATE CONVERSATION: 1:00-15:07BIG 12 TALK: 15:07-37:03

Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse previews Iowa State's home football game vs. No. 24 Oklahoma State with Ben Hutchens, an Oklahoma State beat writer. Later in the show, Alec does his local preview of Iowa State's side of the matchup. With Henry Annen out sick, Alec flies solo on his preview of the Cyclones, answering three big questions, including topics on the quarterback, defense and Iowa State's mentality in the later parts of the show. He also provides a pick to click on offense and defense. In the interview with Hutchens, the tandem discusses the high-powered Cowboy passing attack led by play-calling head coach Eric Morris, standout quarterback Drew Mestemaker and standout receivers Wyatt Young and Justin Bowick. TIME STAMPSIntroduction: 0:00-3:00Ben Hutchens: 3:00-26:04Iowa State Preview: 26:04 - 45:13

Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse recaps and provides top takeaways from Iowa State's 39-3 loss to No. 25 Arizona on Saturday, and the impact of Jimmy Rogers changing quarterbacks from Jaylen Raynor to Connor Moberly. Later in the show, Alec highlights the shortcomings of Iowa State's defense after the bye week. The Cyclones rank No. 15 in the Big 12 in tackles for loss and No. 16 in the Big 12 in sacks. In the second half of the show, Alec recaps Iowa State's convincing win over Northwestern in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday. The Cyclones used a different starting lineup in their second exhibition showing and Tamin Lipsey returned to the lineup, which provided stability for T.J. Otzelberger's backcourt.TIME STAMPS0:00-3:54: Introduction3:55-18:29: Recapping Iowa State at Arizona18:30-3433: Cyclone basketball hammers Northwestern

Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse and Henry Annen react to Iowa State's three-point loss to Creighton on Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum. The Bluejays defeated Iowa State 83-80 with a strong 3-point shooting performance from a group of Creighton guards, including Austin Swartz. Iowa State won the points-off-turnovers and second-chance points battle on Sunday, but a poor 3-point shooting performance from the Cyclones was too much to overcome while Creighton connected on 14-29 shots from 3-point distance.