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Hear from Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht and more following loss to Cincinnati

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Watch everything that head coach Matt Campbell, quarterback Rocco Becht, linebacker Caleb Bacon and wide receiver Chase Sowell had to say following No. 14 Iowa State’s 38-30 loss to Cincinnati at the links below.

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Watch everything that head coach Matt Campbell, quarterback Rocco Becht, linebacker Caleb Bacon and wide receiver Chase Sowell had to say following No. 14 Iowa State’s 38-30 loss to Cincinnati at the links below.
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Marginal play in "the margins" dooms No. 14 ISU in 38-30 road loss at Cincinnati

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Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Jalen Hunt (90) tackles Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) in the second quarter of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Iowa State Cyclones at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Oct. 4, 2025. © Albert Cesare/The Enquirer /...
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ISU Rocco Becht "felt like (crap)" after targeting hit, still shined in loss at Cincinnati

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ISU QB Rocco Becht "felt like (crap)" after targeting hit, still shined in loss at Cincinnati - Cyclone Fanatic

Oct 4, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images CINCINNATI — Iowa State quarterback Rocco...
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Game Thoughts Cincin Loss

cyclone1209
I will start off in saying I am excited this team has a 5-1 start. With several games to go everything is still out there for this team including a Big 12 championship game appearance (likely need to win out for that), and likely a fun bowl matchup. Some don't care about that, but I do.

Offense
  • The running game looked pretty good, 151 yards rushing is a decent day at the office. I hope Hansen can come back for Colorado.
  • Brett Eskildsen continues to look like a deep threat downfield, he catches almost everything and like him a lot.
  • We messed up by not getting Gabe Burkle involved today more often.
  • When Hansen got hurt, i'd love to see someone else OTHER THAN Sama in short yardage. Dylan Lee, Aiden Flora, somebody else. Abu cannot move a pile or break many tackles
Defense
  • Jon Heacock has forgotten more about football than I know. What I am about to say is hopefully not too snarky but just how I feel.
  • When Cincinnati has a 4th and 1, we had a 3 down defensive lineman front. What am I missing or is that ridiculous to anyone else? If Cincin had ran the football more often in the second half I honestly feel like that's a blowout. I am so disappointed in our limited use of defensive lineman. How is Dom Orange supposed to be effective when he goes up against 2-3 guys each play? He has to be incredibly frustrated. Why not try a 4 down front of Jace Gilbert (end), Zamir Hawk at Nose, and Dom Orange at Def. Tackle alongside Trey Verdon at D End?
  • Ezeguo is proving to me he is not effective at DT against the run, and provides zero threat in pass rush. It's tough to watch.
  • I want to see Heacock try something different, we have two corners out for the year. Perhaps the recipe to win is NOT to drop 8 anymore, asking our younger corners to cover for 6 seconds will not bode well for us against CU, TCU, and other teams.. It just won't.
  • We need to allot some funds this off season to a stud Defensive End or Linebacker. We just seem weak there when playing good offenses. I would actually be comfortable letting a player or two walk if it meant getting a stud at defensive end.
  • The defense right now is 105th nationally in sacks. There are plenty of teams ranked ahead of us in sacks who have played one fewer game (think about that). Our alignment sucks in forcing the QB to feel pressured or make a poor throw.
For those who feel differently, I am happy to welcome a debate with the defensive part of this. Who in the college ranks, or the NFL on defense has won a national championship/super bowl in a defensive front that rushes 3 down linemen (last 40 years)? I cannot think of one. Beyond that, if are walking into recruits' homes who play defensive line, who the hell wants to play in a scheme where its smashing 3 guys against 5 on every play? I think the scheme is starting to impact recruiting. If you don't believe me, who is a good defensive end we have post Will McDonald?
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Ames Lager in Colorado

Cycsk
I'm assuming that we can't get Ames Lager in Colorado. If anyone is coming to the game in Boulder and would like a six-pack (or even a case), we are bringing some for our tailgate, but I'm sure we will have extras. Please let me know in advance so we don't drink it all.
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Window mode

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I just want you to know if I don't open my browser in full screen, the forums are not working. I am using Google Chrome and if I open the forums in a windowed mode, the whole left side skews off the left side of the window pane and is not readable or accessible. If I click my browser to full screen, the issue goes away. I believe this might be called a 'pagination' error on your setup. You might want to review this. Thanks.
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Friday OT: There is a season, turn, turn turn …

cyclones500
Happy Friday. I'll be guest-host this week, at the request of @Angie.

The recent change to fall equinox brought me to this topic: Throughout my life, I’ve had a preference for some seasons over others, or specific months/periods within a season, but it has evolved over the years.

Has your preference/pecking order changed, as time passes? If so, any specific reason(s)? Sometimes, it isn’t always connected with weather patterns, but general life experience you connect with it.

I'll post a few of my notes separately.
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On That Note: Perfect

CycloneRulzzz
Sorry for the late week launch. My turn to host and work was crazy this week. With our Cyclones off to another sizeable undefeated start this week we are looking for songs titles or lyrics that feature the word perfect in all it's forms i.e. perfected, perfection, perfectly etc.



“On That Note” is presented each week on Cyclone Fanatic by @MeanDean, @cyclones500 and myself.


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ISU tight end Ben Brahmer's big play exploits could carry over to Cincinnati

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ISU tight end Ben Brahmer's big play exploits could carry over to Cincinnati - Cyclone Fanatic

Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones tight end Benjamin Brahmer (18) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images AMES — What can tight end Ben Brahmer do for Iowa State’s...
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