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acoustimac · Nov 21, 2025

A few thoughts about things I didn’t address last night…

TSS 11/21 – The Day After

Reflection is always a valuable tool in life. Always handy whether it’s thinking about last night’s date or if the last drink was worth the hangover today. In this case, it’s about a basketball gam…

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Angie · Nov 21, 2025

Recently our family had to make a visit to the DMV for our child. Since the Ames DMV can be an ordeal, we always go to the next county over. It takes us less time to drive there, renew or get whatever we need, and get back than it would come in Ames.

What are your small life hacks that are very specific but huge time savers or help?

JakeBrend · Nov 20, 2025

Last season, Iowa State lost in Cedar Falls. In 2023, Drake took down the Cyclones in the Knapp Center. That didn't happen in 2025 because of the hometown kid Arianna Jackson.

Jake Brend has the full report from Iowa State's 87-60 win over Drake below.

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JakeBrend · Nov 20, 2025

No. 12 Iowa State picked up their first road win of the season in an 87-60 win over Drake Thursday night. Watch everything head coach Bill Fennelly and junior guard Arianna Jackson said following the win at the links below.

Watch Bill Fennelly and Arianna Jackson after Drake win - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State head coach Bill Fennelly looks to his players during a game against Drake on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. (Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) No. 12 Iowa State picked up their first road win of the season in an 87-60 win over Drake […]

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Breitman · Nov 20, 2025

Selling two good seats for the final home game vs Kansas on Nov 22. The seats are in section 31, Row 31, Seats 1-2 on the aisle. $60 each/ sold by the pair. Also offering a parking pass for the Kansas game in

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The Rob Gray · Nov 20, 2025

Arianna Jackson's sizzling start stokes No. 12 ISU's 87-60 win at Drake - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State’s Arianna Jackson (2) shoots an open three-pointer on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. © Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images DES MOINES — Des Moines’ hometown team didn’t have an answer for its hometown girl. And that would be Iowa State...

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acoustimac · Nov 20, 2025

This one didn't go quite like I expected. But even with one ugly quarter the Sisters pick up a big win.

TSS 11/20 – Sisters Beat Drake

I think everyone was looking forward to this as a possible test for the Sisters. Even though Drake hasn’t looked good overall so far, this was being hyped as a step up in competition especially wit…

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JakeBrend · Nov 20, 2025

On Thursday's edition of the Daily Clone, Matt Campbell talks about the challenge of facing Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels and Dom Orange is ready for the chance to slow him down. Campbell reflects on his 16 seniors and why they mean so much to the program. Jake Brend gives his game pick for Saturday and Joshua Jefferson talks about his Las Vegas homecoming next week.

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BeastCY · Nov 20, 2025

You may have taken my Iowa State basketball and football quizzes, ,but let's see how you do on my Iowa State Sports quiz. Best of luck. Click here.

JakeBrend · Nov 20, 2025

Iowa State returns to Jack Trice Stadium for one final home game in 2025.

Can the Cyclones send fans home with a win? Check out our staff predictions below.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/cf-staff-picks-kansas-at-iowa-state/

TopCy · Nov 20, 2025

Alright, I'm sorry if this has already been discussed a lot and I missed it, but I'm still confused about the Player's Era format.

The Player's Era website just makes it sound like everyone will play two games and then, magically, 2 teams will be selected for the championship game. If you go to ncaa.com, it says "All 18 men's teams will play on Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25 in pre-set matchups, which will determine the championship matchups on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Teams that finish 2-0 entering Wednesday will be the first to qualify for the Players Era Championship game and the third place game, with 1-1 teams to follow. Tiebreakers will be determined by point differential, points scored and points allowed. All men's games on Wednesday and Thursday will be determined following Tuesday's final game."

So the two 2-0 teams with the highest point differential will play for the championship? I feel like that's a disadvantage to defensive-first teams like ISU.
I'm sure I'm overthinking it and just need to accept that it's a "festival" and not really a tournament. I just think it's weird that you could go 3-0 and not be the "champion."

clones_jer · Nov 20, 2025

After listening to CW & Blum last night discussing how different ages of Cyclone fans have experienced varying levels of program success, I wanted to take a stab at quantifying it.

This is a first cut - basically takes winning percentage in FB (50%), MBB (35%), WBB (10%), & Wrestling (5%) and assumes that you first start "fandom" at 8 years of age.

Long short: The ISU sports experience has gradually improved over time, but the BEST experiences are those that are currently 18 & under. For them everything's been awesome with only minor success dips for their entire life.
Being younger than 40 also puts you in a relatively positive experience with some ups and downs.
Anyone over 40 has seen some dark ****
If you're older than 68 ... I'm so sorry.

JacksonLPence · Nov 20, 2025

Happy Thursday Fanatics! Iowa State hosts Kansas in the home finale on Saturday.

See what our staff thinks of the game below!

CF Staff Picks: Kansas at Iowa State - Cyclone Fanatic

The Iowa State Cyclones return home for the last time during the 2025 season to host the Kansas Jayhawks. The Cyclones are coming off a hard fought 20-17 road win at TCU and are looking to finish their home slate with a win on Senior Day. See what our staff thinks of Iowa State’s game […]

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JakeBrend · Nov 20, 2025

Iowa State Men's Basketball held their final media availability this morning before playing in the Players Era Festival.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Joshua Jefferson and Dominick Nelson said below.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/...om-nelson-said-ahead-of-players-era-festival/

The Rob Gray · Nov 20, 2025

Tyler Miller, Dom Orange among 16 ISU seniors to be celebrated on Saturday - Cyclone Fanatic

Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) reacts late in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images AMES — Iowa State’s heaviest starting football players shared a lighthearted...

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acoustimac · Nov 20, 2025

The Knapp Center has never been kind to the Sisters. Let's hope things go different this year.

TSS 11/20 – Previewing Drake

First official road game of the season. Playing against an instate rival. Playing in a venue that hasn’t been friendly to the visiting Cyclones. Lots of new faces on both teams. What do we ex…

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Aiden Wyatt · Nov 20, 2025

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview Iowa State’s game against Kansas as the Cyclones send off a significant senior class. Men’s basketball heads to Vegas – what are the expectations? Audi Crooks starts the season on fire. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

Enjoy!

The Beat Reporters: Senior Day preview, Las Vegas look ahead, and Audi Crooks dominates - Cyclone Fanatic

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview Iowa State’s game against Kansas as the Cyclones send off a significant senior class. Men’s basketball heads to Vegas – what are the expectations? Audi Crooks starts the season on fire. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

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BoxsterCy · Nov 20, 2025

No. 12 Iowa State (5-0, 0-0 Big 12) at Drake (1-2, 0-0 MVC)

Knapp Center – Des Moines, Iowa

Thursday, November 20, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. CT

TV: ESPN+

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BigJCy · Nov 20, 2025

Lot of the SEC has their "Weeding Weekend" Games this week. Only have 2 games (Mizzou @ Oklahoma & USC @ Oregon) where ranked opponents play each other. Hopefully get some surprises.

Full Schedule: https://lsufootball.net/tvschedule.htm

NWICY · Nov 19, 2025

Who all is making the convenient drive to Des Moines for the WBB on the 20th? Tip is 6pm. I guess I'm going picked up a GA ticket today. the Knapp center is small enough there really isn't a bad seat. I'll predict a Cyclone victory but our record at the Knapp Center is less than stellar lately. Time to see if our new defense travels. Just from past trips I assume the ISU fan base will rep well in Des Moines.

MeanDean · Nov 19, 2025

Since I had a notable birthday this week I thought a good topic would be, songs with the word "Born" in the title or lyrics.

Last week's OTN was on the topic Satisfaction. It can be found here:

https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/on-that-note-satisfaction.295439/

Your weekly hosts for OTN are @cyclones500, @CycloneRulzzz and me.

The Rob Gray · Nov 19, 2025

Jada Williams and No. 12 ISU "excited" to face first road test at Drake - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State Cyclones’ guard Jada Williams (8) takes a three-point shot against Norfolk State during the second quarter in the regular season NCAA Women’s basketball on Nov. 16, 2025 at Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images AMES —...

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RonBurgundy · Nov 19, 2025

Someone needs to resurrect the thread that tracked how many weeks each MBB team has been ranked cumulatively. I liked watching how ISU could move up the ranks.

The Rob Gray · Nov 19, 2025

"UNDERRATED": Tyler Perkins' story as ISU's punter/ holder nears its end - Cyclone Fanatic

Tyler Perkins stands for a photo during Iowa State Football media day at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. © Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK AMES — What do you do when no good options remain? You punt. What happens when a team can’t sustain a drive, or fails...

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JakeBrend · Nov 19, 2025

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Matt Campbell explains the impact of two key seniors Domonique Orange and Tyler Miller. In Women's Basketball news, Audi Crooks is named the AP National Player of the Week and Bill Fennelly talks about the importance of in-state games.

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