It's time to fire it back up! Will this be the year where the board consensus earns a winning record against the number?

Conference play majority vote record against the spread:
2024: 3-6
2023: 4-5
2022: 2-6-1

Somewhat embarrassing . . . .

Since the IowaPreps forums died with the move from Rivals to On3, and the BEDS thread is mostly conference realignment, here's a season thread.

Week 0 kicks off tonight. Scrimmages across the majority of the state, but there are a half-dozen actual real countable games in 8-man.

Three schools have already called off their seasons due to low numbers, so 8-man will have 66 teams instead of 69.

Directed by his son.

Login to view embedded media
Looks pretty interesting.

It's that time of year again... has anyone drafted a team yet? I'm in 4 leagues again. First draft is next Thursday.

This is what we’re playing this weekend per CW. Do we have this crazy stuff at Jack Trice too?

Is there a copy of the schedule with dates out yet? I think last year there was a paper copy floating around Ames someone posted on here.

See spread is now KSU +3.5. Opinions?

Ted Flint, Jake Vos, and Shawntez return as they make their picks ahead of Week Zero!


Enjoy!

Hey everyone! Staff picks are "hot off the press"!

Shoutout to Jackson for putting these together. Enjoy!

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/08/staff-picks-no-22-iowa-state-vs-no-17-kansas-state/

On Thursday’s Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell talks about what exactly is different about playing in a week zero filled with distractions and how that does or doesn’t change his approach. Also, Rocco Becht addresses his struggles against K-State last year and how that’s made him better.

Enjoy!

Has anyone heard if the wrestling team will be hosting an outside practice at the first home game like they did last year? Our family and boys enjoyed it tremendously and are hoping they plan to do another one!

I will be in Pyongyang for business on Saturday and wondered if anyone knew of a good place to watch Farm O'Geddin. Looks like it will be about 12:30 Pyongyang time at game start. I'm looking at maybe trying 해맞이식당 has anyone been?

As you may know, we’ve struggled with the transition to permanent disability, so we have been working to find a way to fill my days as well as bring in some small revenue. Naturally, I also wanted something I could do with the boys and leave for them as an investment and legacy.

With the backing of somebody to help get us started, we have opened up WaukeePoke on eBay. May seem weird, but great for bonding time and keeping busy. Got 50 sales already in past 4 days.

Anyways, it’s incredibly difficult to get cards in good condition at a price that still leaves a margin after eBay’s ridiculous fees, shipping, etc. We’ve worked out a flow that minimizes costs, but we’re talking very small margins.

So the ask - if you could spread the word to anybody (other parents, teens, etc) looking to get rid of Pokemon cards, have them email me at [email protected].

Thanks everyone and Go Clones!
Jer

Where is a good place to watch a Cyclone football game in Osage Beach, MO, and in particular, Saturday's KSU game?
Thanks in advance.

Availability report came out, looks like Townsend and Sowell are good to go. Lots of guys are out but would assume they are redshirting/didn’t travel. Buhr and Peppers are surprises.

Out:
T. Buhr
R. Peppers

Questionable:
D. Jackson
A. Carnell
B. Goodwin

***I wrote this up a while ago. Since the first depth chart is out—and it’s still kinda offseason—thought I’d go ahead and post this.

I am going to pop this out there, for those of us who missed it. Courtesy of the December ‘23 early Cyning Day presser for the recruiting class of ‘24.

Generally on Cyning Day, CMC extolls the virtues of the signees, points out standouts and future “freak athletes”…and, for those of you accustomed to his media day briefings? Surprisingly, he’s both open, honest…and generally proven right down the line.

One exception being the oft injured and recovering Michael “Jamaica” Parkes at WR.

This time, however, he was tossing props to a whole group of late visiting uncommitted high school kids, all the same weekend right before Fall signing day—and all of whom committed and signed.

His opening point was that one day, Cyclone fans will remember that recruiting weekend as a significant moment in Cyclone football history. Both for the sheer talent, and the fact that they landed every single one of the five uncommitted visitors.

So, fair warning.

His second point? That one of the five is going to be even better than all of the others. CMC was pretty confident about that

Here are those five guys, alphabetically.

Alijah Carnell DL 6’5” 290 RFr
First mentioned gleefully by Coach Rasheed in ‘24 camp, then played in spots throughout the season. DE/NG combo player. Likely SDE this fall.
*Listed on opening depth chart at Boundary End.

David Coffey CB 6’1” 195 RFr
The fourth corner listed on the depth chart by the end of the season, “Coffee Bean” has gotten glowing references ranging from Darien Porter at the NFL Combine, to Coach Deon Broomfield—who is not his position coach.
*Disappeared suddenly, apparently injured during camp.

Beau Goodwin LB 6’3” 230 Soph
Small town Iowa kid. Played due to injuries in ‘24–and played well. Looked good. Good size, instincts and athleticism.
*On depth chart at Sam LB.

Dominic Overby WR 6’5” 200 RFr
Burst onto the scene as a HS senior with a pile of catches. At the point CMC made this comment, Dom hadn’t yet had his even more ludicrous senior track season in Utah, topping all of Darien Porter’s Iowa marks. Still, hugely talented, and likely to break out over this year and next.

*Listed as starter.

Garrett Rutledge OT 6’7” 305
Totally anonymous western Iowa kid from a recruiting service standpoint, from Council Bluffs. Also, the only one of the bunch who wasn’t mentioned through summer/fall camp last year, or the season. Unsurprising, since he’s an OL, the spot that takes the longest to develop.

That all changed in Spring ball, when Coach Clanton was gloating over how Garrett was smashing faces. Apparently working at both OT and OG.

Why yes, even with the four aforementioned luminaries…Garrett Rutledge is the one CMC said would be the best of the five. That’s not small beans.
*Listed as backup at LG.

Keep your eye on these five.

Chi Chi’s first location in the U.S. in decades is coming to St. Louis Park in the Twin Cities.

Seems every game we have posters on here that know more than the coaches seem to. "why three straight runs up the middle?", "why didn't we air it out?", "I would have....." etc.
Any takers on here want to draw up a game plan for beating K State before the game, rather than second-guessing a play call after it fails?

I'm in the camp that more often than not, a player fails rather than a play. I will admit that I don't know the game, the team, nor the opposition well enough to write the script to win this thing so I put my faith in the coaches to do their job. If we lose, I'll attribute it to a bad break or two, stupid penalties on our part or yes, getting beat by a better team, but I can't outcoach a coach.

Not that it will be followed, but anybody want to scheme this win into existence before the game? If not, I'm sure I will find out after what should have been done

On Wednesday’s Daily Clone, Jake Brend takes a deep dive into the matchup of the Iowa State defense against the Kansas State offense. Hear what Caleb Bacon and Domonique Orange had to say about slowing down quarterback Avery Johnson and running back Dylan Edwards. Then Brend recaps his first day in Dublin.

What are some athletes that you have changed your opinion on? college or pro

used to like, but now dislike: Brett Favre (used to love his gunslinging mentality and toughness, some of the recent allegations was disgusting)

used to dislike, but now like: George Kittle (Hawk, but funny guy and good teammate to Brock)