On a Monday edition of The Night Cap, Levi Stevenson, Matthias Schwartzkopf and Dylan Soehner recap a crazy portal season as Jimmy Rogers continues his early portal success and builds out his 2026 roster. Login to view embedded media

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps the crazy Monday afternoon in the transfer portal, Jimmy Rogers has his special teams staff and Jamarion Batemon's confidence is rising at the right time.

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Iowa State got another big-time transfer portal commitment tonight. This time, it is Tulane WR Omari Hayes. Check out Hayes below.

I got the Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii double LP released in May 2025.
My Freshman year ('97) I was at the record store on Lincoln Way across from campus and found this version (released in '72?) of the soundtrack. I didn't have any money so I came back the next day ready to buy it and of course it was gone.

Anyone get anything good?

Speed Skater Zach Stoppelmoor of West Des Moines just qualified for the winter Olympics with the fastest time in the 500m. I know the parents a bit so I was watching live. Nice people and happy for them and Zach. Good to have a local representative in the Olympics.

We interrupt the transfer portal madness to bring you Andrew Harrington's Monday Musings.

Harrington asks the question, is Audi Crooks somehow underappreciated?

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/monday-musings-is-crooks-underlooked/

I don’t know how many of you have seen, but former players Keith Schrage and Kent Anderson have started a new ISU podcast called Tracking the Storm. Looks like they’re putting one out every couple weeks. So far they’ve had on Dave Archer and Jim Walden, and they said they’ll have former ISU offensive coordinator Mack Brown on a future episode.

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Let’s goooooooooooo!!!! 3 coaches! YES!

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Quick weight by weight breakdown with the wrestlestat prediction listed (of wrestlers in most recent dual). Dresser stated that a few of our guys could be back Tuesday though.

125 - #59 Perryman vs #80 Moreno - wrestlestat has this as a 13-4 MD for Perryman. I expect it to be a bit closer, but still would love to see Ethan get a W.

133 - #123 Meza vs #7 Larkin - wrestlestat has this 17-2 TF for Larkin. Would assume there is familiarity here which could help Meza, but still a tough one for him.

141 - #4 Echemendia vs #41 Manville - wrestlestat says 11-4 Ech. I do believe Manville is better than 41, but I’d also expect Ech to work him on their feet for bonus.

149 - #7 Frost vs #20 Larkin - wrestlestat has Larkin winning 10-7. I believe this is a match that Jacob can and may win if it is close late. I like his tank. I could also see Larkin getting a flurry early, the marquee match up. Wouldn’t surprise me at all for ASU to flip and try to start 157 as I believe Larkin manages weight for 149.

157 - #61 Naaktgeboren vs #34 McLane - wrestlestat says 7-6 McLane. A schance for Naak to bounce back after Stanford against decent competition.

165 - #26 Euton vs #21 Ruiz - wrestlestat has it 9-7 in favor of Euton. 2nd best match of the dual. Another chance for Euton to get a solid ranked win.

174 - Riggins vs Valencia - no prediction here as Riggins is listed at 165. I believe he will win by decision here. He has his flaws but his performances are pretty steady.

184 - #24 Dean vs #50 Addison - wrestlestat has this 6-5 Addison. I liked what I saw out of Dean on Sunday, he was a bit more on the attack and I’ll take him in a close one here.

197 - #79 Carter vs #162 Schunke - wrestlestat has this as a victory by decision over either of ASU’s 197 options. Would be great for CJ to pick up a win in spot duty.

285 - #1 Bastida vs #14 Szuba - wrestlestat says 8-4 Bastida. I say bonus points Bastida.

Wrestlestat prediction: 16-14 ISU (doesn’t include 174)

My prediction: 23-10 good guys.

April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, PA

No. 10 Iowa State dropped their first game of the season in a 72-70 loss to No. 22 Baylor Sunday afternoon.

Watch everything Bill Fennelly, Audi Crooks and Jada Williams said following the loss below.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/...s-and-audi-crooks-said-following-baylor-loss/

Iowa State wins on the road.

Recap of the dual below plus full video interview with Dresser after and I pulled the important quotes as well!

This was a tough one. Baylor took it to the Sisters and a struggling offense couldn't handle it. Some in depth analysis in here.

This tournament that comes around every year like clockwork features the absolute best U20 hockey talent in the world. We have won it the last two years and 3 in the last 5 years. And yet it seems to be attract a big yawn, even in Minnesota, which is the host this year. For example, in the US quarter finals game, the Grand Casino Arena, which sells out each year for the state high school championships, was only about 80% full. Overall attendance has been very disappointing. Given this is Minnesota, it begs the question - why has interest been so tepid.

I have a few thoughts. 1) Tickets are pricey and early sales require the purchase of a complete ticket package. Individual tickets only came on sale much later. 2) Many games are held during the day when many people are are at work. 3) Televised games are on the NHL network which is not widely available (they don't release the number of subscribers). 4) There is very, very little press coverage of the tournament by the sports media. 5) This is prime CFP and Bowl Season, which would be touch competition for hockey. 6) Maybe there just isn't that much interest in hockey. 7) Hockey is very international while most sports here, other than soccer, have a pretty much national footprint (obvious exceptions in basketball and somewhat in baseball), so the "international" aspect doesn't add that much appeal.

I'd really be interested in your thoughts. You can probably guess I'm a huge fan of this tournament; it is some of the most competitive - and high quality - hockey I can watch until the Stanley Cup playoffs start. And I know I am getting an early glimpse of the future stars of the NHL. But I seem to clearly be in the minority.

Jefferson at 20

B12 with 1, 2, 5 and 10 of the 30.

#10 Iowa State (14-0, 2-0 Big 12) vs. #22 Baylor (12-3, 1-1 Big 12)

Hilton Coliseum – Ames, Iowa

Sunday, January 4, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. CT

WATCH: ESPN (PxP: Eric Frede, Analyst: Christy Thomaskutty)

LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network (PxP: Noah Wolf, Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson)

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I can’t be the only one. Maybe something kind of like this? Somebody can probably do a better job, but I like this general design.

Hey, long time premium subscriber and no longer have access to the premium boards and am seeing ads. Wondering if something is up with my subscription?

First dual of the season is this Sunday.

Here's a preview with my three matches to watch! Enjoy!

Happy New Year friends.

Three matches to watch as No. 3 Iowa State wrestling opens 2026 at No. 24 Stanford - Cyclone Fanatic

Photo: Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic The new year arrives with a road test for Iowa State Wrestling, not a reset, as a 10-day road stretch begins this Sunday. No. 3 Iowa State (3-1) opens 2026 this Sunday with a ranked matchup against No. 24 Stanford (2-3) at 3 p.m. CT inside Maples...

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Randy Peterson explains why this Cyclones team keeps overwhelming opponents. Enjoy!

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/...-offense-strikes-again-in-an-eye-popping-way/

Ever wonder who else has had a Triple-Double in Iowa State Men's basketball history. Take a look at the list here.