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CySmurf · Nov 30, 2025

Agitating...pops up 5 seconds on...and can't click it off

acoustimac · Nov 30, 2025

This one was exciting to follow. Two offensive juggernauts going at each other. Another single game scoring record set by Crooks.

TSS – Sisters Win a Scorefest Over Indiana

Everyone recognized Indiana would be the first real test for the Sisters this season. Sitting at 7-0 and having a history of success, the Hoosiers have the players to give the Sisters problems. Wha…

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cyclone1209 · Nov 30, 2025

Offense

Rocco is still playing through something. Upper body injury, shoulder, or perhaps just the yips. He was barely good enough to win yesterday. I'm hoping he can play better in the bowl game so we have some better momentum going into spring. I know he's one of the best to ever do it for ISU, his first 5 games he was simply at an All American level. Let's hope next year he finds that level again.
Sowell - really been disappointing to me. He had two penalties off the ball, one for a holding and one for an offsides. In a tight game that can be the difference between winning and losing. His play at times frustrates me. I think Brett Eskildsen is our best receiver, it is encouraging they both Eskildsen and Sowell come back next year.
Run game - this is maybe the best rushing attack we have had since Troy Davis? We have two RBs who can tote the rock. Carsen Hansen and Abu are at a super high level right now. One concern I have is Dylan Lee is going to transfer most likely (bc he doesn't get snaps). It will be key to restock the RB pipeline. Ryver Peppers is also coming off a Achilles.

Defense - much more positive thoughts

I feel the LB group is the most improved position group on the team at year end. Kooper Ebel is playing at an All Big 12 level and I think he's playing his way into an NFL career. 10 total tackles and 3 tackles for loss is seriously impressive.
Cael Brezina is improved as well and he had a beautiful forced fumble.
Drew Surges, man I love this kid. He had an interception, a tackle for loss, and a forced fumble. He impacts the game in so many ways. I know we didn't just play Georgia but still. He's going to help the team going forward.
Caleb Bacon - this is the player I wanted to write about most today. I am thrilled that he is coming back next season. I do think we should play him much more in a defensive end type role next year. The kid had 3 sacks today because we let him forget about playing LB, and let him just rush the quarterback.
- In one game, Caleb Bacon had 3 sacks. To put that in perspective he just produced 30% of the sacks we had produced for an entire season of 11 games up to that point. And to build off the point, Caleb Bacon is not a great coverage linebacker who covers sideline to sideline. Jon H., please let him do what he does best next year. It can help the defense as we need a consistent pass rusher so badly. He provided a massive boost. Someone else on the board wrote about this a week ago and it really was proven correct yesterday in the game.

We're 8-4, I'm thankful to be 8-4 for our squad. I started becoming a fan in the late McCarney years when I was about 10 years old and have seen some brutal programs from Chizik to Rhoads. Campbell is providing us the consistency we have always wanted.

soccercy · Nov 30, 2025

I was on vacation last week, was able to kind of follow along and see how team was doing. I know Lipsey left SJU game injured, but haven't seen replay, and only info I've seen is that he is day to day? Do we know what happened? What the injury is? Groin again or something else?

AppleCornCy · Nov 30, 2025

These giant conferences have to find a better way to determine who goes to the conference championship games, or else they should just get rid of the conference championship games entirely. We all know about Duke getting into the ACC championship game over Miami based on some weird formula, but it’s even dumber in a couple of the G5 conferences.

The Mountain West’s team selection for the championship game is a joke. All these teams finished 6-2 and it came down to analytics:

UNLV (10-2)
New Mexico (9-3)
San Diego State (9-3)
Boise State (8-4)

So what’s the championship game?

UNLV at Boise State. Because of course.

The MAC’s selection process was also stupid. They had:

Western Michigan (7-1)
Ohio (6-2)
Toledo (6-2)
Miami-Ohio (6-2)

Miami-Ohio lost to both Ohio and Toledo, but Ohio and Toledo didn’t play each other. So who plays Western Michigan in the conference championship game. Well, Miami-Ohio obviously.

Dumb.

acoustimac · Nov 30, 2025

This game, on paper, appears to be a strong test of the Sisters. Here’s a look at their opponent.

TSS 11/30 – Closing Out Month #1 with Indiana

it’s hard to believe the season is already a month old. We’ve watched a team with several newcomers and high expectations come together in ways we haven’t witnessed in years, if ever. The Sisters a…

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jcordova8 · Nov 30, 2025

Check out this week's Reaction Time!

Reaction Time: 2025 Cy-Hawk Preview with Eli McKown - Cyclone Fanatic

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview the 2025 Cy-Hawk dual while highlighting the key matches for the Cyclones. Eli McKown of the Des Moines Register joins the program to discuss the Hawkeyes and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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Ben and I preview which matches we're looking forward to the most plus big storylines going into today's match. PLUS, Eli from The Register joined me to give insight into what to expect from the Hawkeyes.

Enjoy!

BoxsterCy · Nov 30, 2025

No. 10 Iowa State (8-0, 0-0 Big 12) vs. Indiana (7-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

Alico Arena – Fort Myers, Fla.

Sunday, November 30, 2025 – 12:30 p.m. CT

WATCH: FloHoops (PxP: Tom James, Analyst: Greg Anderson, Analyst: Amber Bepko)

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

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JM4CY · Nov 30, 2025

ISU22CY · Nov 30, 2025

Mother Nature is throwing a curveball and looking like I'm not going to make it down today in time for the dual. Iowa State fans prefer someone with a kid... Iowa fans pay 10x.

Looking for $50/per ticket (that includes the johnny passes).

demoncore1031 · Nov 30, 2025

Sounds like he just quit and didn't give any explanation. Kinda sucks, I thought he looked really promising in the games he played in this year.
I wonder if he will end up at Wake Forest with his brother.

Jnecker4cy · Nov 29, 2025

Over the last number of weeks I have seen many a SEC game where a below. 500 or right at .500 team has come oh so close to beating CFP teams or teams being considered for the CFP. Is the league just that good? Or overhyped and average?

IMHO they are not better than the other power conferences top to bottom. Many of the offenses in the SEC are awful, makes us look great. Just not sold on then getting 4, 5 or even 6 teams in the playoff.

Thoughts on how tough the SEC is?

By the way no clue why my first part is in italics.

CloneSt8 · Nov 29, 2025

Have all our opponents thus far been against D1 schools? On Big12sports.com for statistics they list one less game than we have played. I know they do not count games against non-D1 schools. So was there one school that is not D1?

amishclone · Nov 29, 2025

K State and Arkansas State both achieved bowl eligibility today. KU and Colorado the only teams on the schedule who didn't get to 6, and KU had 5.

I don't care what kind of strength of schedule nonsense ESPN's little cooked up contraption of a hornswoggle rating says, that was a tough set of games.

JakeBrend · Nov 29, 2025

Iowa State closed out the regular season with a 20-13 win over Oklahoma State.

Watch everything head coach Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht, Chase Sowell, Kooper Ebel and Caden Matson said following the win.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/...ayers-said-following-win-over-oklahoma-state/

beentherebefore · Nov 29, 2025

So I have lived though so many terrible seasons (born 1966 and ISU graduate in 1988). My wife and I were chatting about how an 8-win season would have felt when we were seniors in 1987 (3-8 season for football). Yet we both feel excited and disappointed with this year's 8-4 team. Should we feel 8-4 is the floor or is 8-4 an acceptable season with a 10-2 season once every five years or so about all we can ever expect at ISU? By the way, I fully applaud this year's team on eight wins.

cyclonestunners · Nov 29, 2025

If isu women take care of business tomorrow, well likely be one of only 3 teams in the ncaa with a top 10 womens and mens bball team!

The Rob Gray · Nov 29, 2025

ISU corrals Oklahoma State, 20-13, to close 8-win regular season - Cyclone Fanatic

Nov 29, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Drew Surges (29) and defensive back Caden Matson (43) celebrate after an interception during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images...

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Aclone · Nov 29, 2025

Saw anX/tweet during the game that freshman safety Josh Patterson is no longer with the team…iirc.

Odd timing but not surprising, considering how deep the room will be next year.

cloneclone · Nov 29, 2025

Now that the season is over, do we think there's any chance anyone other than Rocco is QB1 next year? I am still a huge believer in Rocco, but this 2nd half of the season definitely raises questions.

Aiden Wyatt · Nov 29, 2025

Chris Williams, Jake Brend, and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State’s win over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Channel Seed.

Enjoy!

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State closes regular-season with win at Oklahoma State - Cyclone Fanatic

Chris Williams, Jake Brend, and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State’s win over Oklahoma State, courtesy of Channel Seed.

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blindstallion · Nov 29, 2025

I keep seeing people post about MatCyd passes. What do these passes get you into? I traveled in from out of state and last time I came to the CyHawk dual there was a social afterwards within walking distance of Hilton. Will there be one this year and do I need a pass for that? Thanks

Craig4IState · Nov 29, 2025

I am attending but my guests can’t go now. Selling my other 2 seats. No MatCyd for this one.

2 tickets @ $100 each. PayPal or Venmo are fine. Will transfer tickets upon payment.

ClonesFTW · Nov 29, 2025

First opportunity to have a winning season against the number as a group, can we do it?

Conference play majority vote record against the spread:

2025: 4-4
2024: 3-6
2023: 4-5
2022: 2-6-1

CycloneRulzzz · Nov 29, 2025

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IOWA STATE (7-4 ,4-4 BIG 12)
vs Oklahoma State (1-10, 0-8 BIG 12)
SATURDAY November 29TH 11:00 A.M. CT
Boone Pickens Stadium Stillwater, Okla.

TV: ESPNU
Talent: Richard Cross pxp Craig Haubert, analyst

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
Talent: John Walters, pxp Eric Heft, analyst Ryan Harklau, sideline

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