No. 16 Iowa State moves to 2-0 with a 102-62 win over Grambling State at Hilton Coliseum.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Joshua Jefferson and Jamarion Batemon said following the win.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/...d-jamarion-batemon-after-grambling-state-win/

I've had LinkedIn since basically its inception. I keep it updated, but don't post much. I find it a great source for some C-level thoughts, industry trends, etc. But lately my feed seems to be a bunch of pats on the back or somewhat cringey ego boosts or hollow praise of colleagues. Dunno, maybe I just don't use it enough.

I still think it's a great place for job searching, networking, etc. Huge value from those standpoints. The shift, to me, from “professional network” to also “content network” means more posts intended for visibility/ego than purely useful content. The platform is professionally-oriented, so I get that people feel compelled to present their wins, accomplishments, growth-stories...and that's fine. But sometimes and much more often lately it seems like “look how far I’ve come” mode.

I used to scroll my feed for industry trends and insights but those are long gone by and large and it's just personal updates and promotions...which is great, I'm happy for them, I just don't use the platform for that.

Curious what people use it for, if at all.

Here's a thread for discussing ISU WBB records being chased/broken in the 2025-26 season.

UPDATED 3/23/2026

Monte Morris signs with the Indiana Pacers, becoming the sixth former Cyclone to play for Indiana.

This dropped on Netflix today and reviews are really solid. Looks good and cast is impressive.

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On Thursday's Daily Clone, Jon Heacock explains how Iowa State is coming to work after losing and Chase Sowell says the differences between Ames and his previous teams. Audi Crooks breaks a record and Jake Brend makes his game pick.

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The Cyclone men continue non-con play with Grambling State in Hilton tonight.

Jackson Pence tells you everything you need to know about the Tigers in his game preview.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/...-cyclones-look-to-move-to-2-0-against-tigers/

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Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens discuss all things Cyclone Football ahead of their matchup with TCU. Do they have a chance? Tamin Lipsey looks as good as ever. The Cyclone Women have a refreshed look and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

Enjoy!

Cal Baptist, SIU-E, Utah Valley and Wisconsin come to town.

Will be good for the top 2 at each weight to get D1 matches. Guessing we won’t see Rocky at 197?

149 looks like the best weight at the tourney. Each team brings in a top 20-ish ranked wrestler and we obviously have two top tier guys.

Also real potential for good matches at 125 and 133 as Wisconsin brings a couple of studs in.

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Grambling State (1-0, 0-0 SWAC)
IOWA STATE (1-0, 0-0 BIG 12)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 7:00 P.M. CST
HILTON COLISEUM / AMES, IA


TV: ESPN+
Talent: : BJ Schaben, pxp Derrin Hansen, analyst Abby Altman sideline

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)

It wasn't always pretty, but it sure was fun!

Iowa State moves to 2-0 with an 85-58 win over Southern.

Watch everything Bill Fennelly, Audi Crooks and Jada Williams said following the win.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/...nd-jada-williams-following-win-over-southern/

To mark the first week of return to standard clock-time ’25, we explore songs with title/lyrics that include key words early and late (and extensions of those root words).

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

• Last week’s OTN: Beach Baby

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Tickets are in Sec 110 and do have parking pass for C1 too. DM me and i will transfer and try to get parking pass to you as it is actual pass. In Ames rest of day and will be in Scheman after 4:30 pm.

On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell explains why he is team is subbing so much and why he thinks it's not hurting the team's rhythm. T.J. Otzelberger explains what Nate Heise has done to earn defensive team captain and the "sixth starter."
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There are only five Big 12 games this weekend which makes for a lighter slate than usual but the conference's game of the year in Lubbock will make up for it.

Derek Duke previews the entire weekend in the latest Big 12 Buzz.https://cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/big-12-buzz-a-light-slate-with-the-big-12-game-of-the-year/

Wasn't able to find a thread - feel free to lock this if there is one. What do you all think of the two finalists? The Search for Iowa State’s Next President

Been under the weather and this game sort of snuck up on me.

No. 14 Iowa State (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) vs. Southern (0-1, 0-0 SWAC)

Hilton Coliseum – Ames, Iowa

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. CT

LIVE STATS
Iowa State meets Southern for the seventh time in the last 11 seasons on Wednesday night, all seven of which will have been played in Ames. The Cyclones have take all six of the previous contests from the Jaguars by an average margin of victory of 30.6 points. - Cyclones.com

Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the first games for both the Iowa State men and women before previewing football’s trip to TCU. Looking around the Big 12, ISU President candidates, and more. Presented by Mechdyne.

Enjoy!