Another time of year comes where I give thanks for the amazing community that is CF. I've been through alot and currently doing so and I'm thankful for the encouraging posts, pm's etc.

Jake Brend and Chris Williams to No. 15 Iowa State's thumping of Syracuse, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

Enjoy!

Division II - Second Round (Nov. 29) | Printable Bracket
1 Kutztown (12-0) vs Assumption (9-2)
California [Pa.] (9-3) vs Frostburg State (10-2)
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1 Albany State [Ga.] (11-1) vs Benedict (10-2)
2 West Florida (10-1) vs 3 Newberry (10-1)
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1 Ferris State (12-0) vs 4 Ashland (10-2)
3 UIndy (11-1) vs Minnesota State (9-3)
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1 Harding (12-0) vs 4 Pittsburg State (10-2)
Western Colorado (10-2) vs UT Permian Basin (10-2)

Division III - Second Round (Nov. 29) | Printable Bracket
(all games at Noon local time)
Mount Union (10-0) vs Muhlenberg (9-2)
John Carroll (9-1) vs Randolph-Macon (9-1)
Trinity [Tx.] (9-1) vs Hardin-Simmons (9-1)
Berry (9-1) vs LaGrange (10-1)
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North Central [Ill.] (10-0) vs Hanover (9-2)
Hope (9-1) vs UW-LaCrosse (7-2)
UW-Platteville (8-2) vs Alma (8-2)
Bethel [Minn.] (10-0) vs Coe (9-2)
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Wartburg (10-0) vs Wheaton [Ill.] (9-2)
UW-Whitewater (8-2) vs DePauw (9-1)
St. John's [Minn.] (9-1) vs Monmouth [Ill.] (9-1)
UW-River Falls (9-1) vs Chapman (9-2)
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Christopher Newport (10-0) vs Susquehanna (9-2)
Franklin & Marshall (9-1) vs Eastern (9-1)
Salisbury (9-1) vs Endicott (9-1)
Johns Hopkins (9-1) vs Springfield (9-2)

NAIA Second Round - Saturday, Nov. 29
1 Grand View (10-0) vs 16 Saint Francis [Ind.] (10-2) (Noon CT)
8 College of Idaho (9-1) vs 9 Morningside (9-2) (2:00 CT)
4 Friends [Kan.] (11-0) vs 13 William Penn (11-1) (1:00 CT)
5 Benedictine [Kan.] (10-1) vs 12 Campbellsville [Ky.] (8-2)
3 Montana Tech (11-0) vs 14 Carroll [Mont.] (9-2)
6 Marian [Ind.] (10-1) vs 10 Dordt (9-1) (Noon CT)
2 Keiser [Fla.] (10-0) vs 15 Southeastern [Fla.] (9-2)
7 Lindsey Wilson [Ky.] (9-1) vs 11 Indiana Wesleyan (9-2)

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview the 2025 Cy-Hawk dual while highlighting the key matches for the Cyclones. Eli McKown of the Des Moines Register joins the program to discuss the Hawkeyes and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps No. 15 Iowa State's 95-64 win over Syracuse. Listen to what T.J. Otzelberger said about his team's effort in the second half blowout and why he's proud of how the Cyclones played without Tamin Lipsey.

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Let's see if you remember Iowa State Player's jersey numbers. Take the quiz now.

And did it keep you off the Wacky Weed??

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No. 15 Iowa State completes a 3-0 week in Las Vegas with a 95-64 win over Syracuse.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Killyan Toure and Milan Momcilovic said after the win in the postgame press conference.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/...oure-and-milan-momcilovic-after-syracuse-win/

Noon or evening? My wife thinks my family is weird for traditionally having the feast at noon. How bout the rest of you?

So pumped about this team and felt this would be a fun discussion.

2024-2025 - Had Gilbert and Lipsey entered March healthy I felt that was a team that could make a Final 4 and even win a national title. Curtis Jones is irreplaceable. With that said, it was clear Dishon Jackson wasn't an ideal fit in TJs system. Undeniable there was some friction impacting team chemistry with the Gilbert stuff second half of year.

2025-2026 - Lipsey, Jefferson, Momcilovic and Heise are another year older and more experienced. When Lipsey is healthy, he is the best PG in the country. Period. Jefferson playing like an All-American...such a unique game and so hard to defend. Milan is now an upperclassmen and his confidence is at an all-time high. Buchanan is a perfect fit at the 5. Toure...Im not even sure what to say. With his emergence my hopes for this team jumped from top 25ish type team and likely a 4/5 seed in the tournament...and now I think we have a top 5-10 roster that may very well be odds on favorite to win the Big 12 and grab a 1/2 seed in the tournament.

Beating Kansas on senior day. Three straight days of basketball wins, 2 beat downs and a top 15 win. A win over Oklahoma State to end the season at 8-4. Finally beat the hawks on Sunday and end the dual streak. Any other comparable weeks?

Milan and Jefferson really did a fantastic job on the post game interview. Wow.

My goodness this second has was a clinic.

3-0 out of this event, despite its massive flaws, is so ******* awesome.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all and go Clones!

3-0 with wins over #14 St Johns, Creighton, and Syracuse. I don’t care what anybody says.

I put together a poll for favorite Thanksgiving food. I was limited to 10 options so I'm probably leaving out a few other common ones.

First P4 offer. Looks like a January enrollee. Would add competition at the rush end.

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I took the day off to meal prep for Thanksgiving, and was curious to see what other people are cooking. My menu for my family is:

1. Turkey breast
2. Smoked brisket
3. Mac and cheese
4. Stuffing
5. Green bean casseroles
6. Chocolate pecan cobbler
7. Cornbread

Other people are bringing mashed potatoes and appetizers.

I slacked on this! What are your top 5 Michael Mann movies? One of my favorite directors with some all-timers. I have a feeling the same 5 will likely be in everyone's list. But preference may be interesting.

Here are his directed feature films:

• Thief
• The Keep
• Manhunter
• Last of the Mohicans
• Heat
• The Insider
• Ali
• Collateral
• Miami Vice
• Public Enemies
• Blackhat
• Ferrari

What better way to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend than the final week of the Big 12 regular season?

Get a full preview of the slate with Derek Duke in the Big 12 Buzz.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/big-12-buzz-final-week-of-the-regular-season/

Iowa State football held their final midweek media availability of the regular season on Tuesday.

Watch everything Matt Campbell, Jon Heacock, Chase Sowell, Cael Brezina and Cooper Alexander.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/...ock-and-players-said-ahead-of-oklahoma-state/

No. 15 Iowa State will close out their Las Vegas trip with a game against Syracuse at noon on Wednesday.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/iowa-state-to-play-syracuse-on-wednesday-at-noon/

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Syracuse (4-2 overall (0-0 ACC)
#15 IOWA STATE (6-0, 0-0 BIG 12)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH 12:00 P.M. CST
MGM Grand Garden Arena / Las Vegas, Nev.


TV: TNT
Talent: Spero Dedes pxp, Greg Anthony analyst, Jared Greenberg reporter

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)

No. 15 Iowa State beats Creighton in the Players Era Festival, 78-60.

Listen to everything T.J Otzelberger, Nate Heise and Joshua Jefferson said following the win in the postgame press conference.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/...nd-joshua-jefferson-said-after-creighton-win/