Though he has grown to accept Hali, since that is the most common moniker people refer to him as.

Autumn has begun. That means, among other things ... color.

For this segment, our theme is simple: We seek songs with titles or lyrics contain forms of the word “color” --> color, colors, coloring, colorful. (Brit spelling as “colour” qualifies, of course). We are NOT accepting specific hues. That was the focus of a couple of previous, similar threads.

"On That Note" is presented each week on Cyclone Fanatic by @MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and cyclones500.

• Last week’s OTN: The Changing of Sunlight to Moonlight

I'll start here:

“Listen to the color of your dreams.”

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The Iowa State men’s basketball 2025-26 Big 12 schedule dates were announced by the conference Tuesday afternoon.

Below, watch everything that Matt Campbell, Taylor Mouser, Kooper Ebel, Tyler Moore, Xavier Townsend and Tre Bell had to say at Iowa State's press conference ahead of Arizona.

What's the scoop on Cincinnati? It looks a lot like Austin to me - close to downtown, no dedicated stadium parking. Ticketmaster has general admission parking but I haven't found any info on where that parking is.

We're bringing the RV, but will likely leave it in the campground while we go to the game.

Who else is going? Is there an ISU meet-up?

As I begin to age, I have decided to do as little on the ladder as possible. So last year I opted to go with the Govee Lights.. I have the curtain lights that I would like to make a couple of Cyclone images to display proudly.

Do any of you have any experience creating an image to be used within the Govee ecosystem? I don't have an artistic bone in my body, and I can't figure it out. I'd be happy to pay for your time.

May the football gods be with your soul.

On Monday's edition of the Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into the 3-0 Arizona Wildcats and their quarterback Noah Fifita. Then Brend breaks down Iowa State's women's basketball Big 12 schedule release, including key games at Hilton Coliseum. Finally, both basketball programs held their first official practice of the season.

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Anyone got an extra one?

The Iowa State Women's Basketball team has announced their full 2025-26 Big 12 schedule.

What is your favorite way to eat potatoes? If there is a favorite way you like them or recipe, feel free to share.

Friday, Oct. 3
9:30 (ESPN) - *West Virginia at BYU

Saturday, Oct. 4
11:00 (ESPN2) - *Iowa State at Cincinnati
11:00 (ESPN+) - *Kansas State at Baylor
2:00 (TNT) - *Oklahoma State at Arizona
6:30 (FOX) - *Colorado at TCU
6:00 (ESPN) - *Texas Tech at Houston
6:30 (ESPN2) - *Kansas at UCF

open: Arizona State, Utah

MLB Postseason: Fox/FS1 will have two ALDS games on 10/4.

We are headed to Boulder for the game. Plan is to get in Thursday night. What is the tailgating scene like in Boulder? Are there public lots? Any Cyclone events in the area planned for this weekend. Any recommendations for things to see/do on Friday. Thanks for any and all information.

Should just flat out be illegal. I have a wedding Saturday and will miss most of the game. Oh except when I miss most of the reception because myself and the other guys will be in the bar area watching the game. When are people gonna learn to get married in the Spring. Sorry had to vent.

Can we talk about the number of season tickets and parking passes sold to brokers this year? JP needs to address this prior to next season.

6 eliminations brings us to 105

A reminder regarding tiebreaker points: If your team wins and covers you gain an extra bonus point. If you take a undefeated team who is the underdog you gain the point for them covering plus another bonus point. As the season goes on the number of teams undefeated being a underdog greatly diminish so take advantage while you can.

Taking a double digit underdog who wins gets you 3 bonus points

3 teams plays 2 FBS in this time period Fresno St. Hawaii and and Sam Houston State. If you take them before their first game they will need to win twice for you to advance.


I will be using ESPN's Lines. Line will be the line at kickoff for tiebreaker points.


Bringing back the reward for top finisher other than bragging rights. Since this is a contest on Cyclone Fanatic I like the idea of the reward going back to helping ISU athletics.
For the top 3 CYCLONE Fan finishers (Hawks fans are as always are welcome to play but this is a contest on a Cyclone fan board) I will donate $75, $50 and $25 to @brentblum and We Will on your behalf.

Rules/How to Play if you are new:
Pick a team you think will win that weeks game. Pick only 1 team per week.
Post your pick in the thread, do NOT pm it to me
You can only pick that team ONCE the entire time you are in the game.
The goal is to advance and be the last person standing.
Only games that have a FBS school facing another FBS school are eligible to be picked.
You have up until the start time of the game you picked to switch.
Please if you are changing your pick edit your original post.
If your team loses, you are out for the competition.
If you skip a week of picks, you are out.
You can switch as many times up until the game you have picked officially starts.
Post 2 of the thread will have the possible games you can pick.
Post 3 will have each player and their previous week's picks.
You can only pick teams that are undefeated (they will be bolded).
You can't join in during the middle of the season.
Please include prior weeks picks with your pick for the week.
Have any questions, pm me or ask in the thread. Thanks!

Chris Williams & Brent Blum react to all of the happenings from this weekend in Big 12 football. Texas Tech made a statement in Utah. The guys discuss why it’s good for the league if the Red Raiders stay hot. Plus, Mike Gundy’s downfall continues. What should Oklahoma State do about it? Some hits on Iowa State / Arizona, plus guessing the point spreads, all courtesy of Mechdyne.

Enjoy!

Will McDonald blocks FG and returns it for a touchdown!