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Hey night owls! Relive Saturday's electric white out with @jacquelinecord.bsky.social's latest game day gallery.

Sold out crowd. Under the lights. And the Cyclones are 5-0.

📸: cyclonefanatic.com/2025/09/phot...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa State vs. Arizona
AMES, Iowa – Sometimes all it takes is a different perspective. I climbed all the way to the very last row of the student section at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday and for a moment just stood there, t...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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Here's my latest "KNOW THE FOE" piece in advance of No. 14 Iowa State's intriguing road matchup with Cincinnati on Saturday.

Lots of interesting storyline for this one.

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KNOW THE FOE: 5 Cincinnati players to watch on Saturday against No. 14 Iowa State
Sep 6, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Cyrus Allen (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Bowling Green Falcons in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Jacqueline and the boys are already in mid-season form. This pod is great @cyclonefanatic.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
When bumps and bruises and a mysterious malady kept Ben Brahmer off the field for ISU much of last season, he went into player-coach mode — and Gabe Burkle reaped the benefits. Our

@robwgray.bsky.social writes about the Cyclones' dynamic duo at TE.

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Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle form elite 1-2 duo at tight end for Iowa State
Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer stands for a portrait during Iowa State football media day at Jack Trice Stadium on July 25, 2025, in Ames. © Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imag...
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August 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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ICYMI: Iowa State’s depth chart for week zero against K-State.

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August 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We’re excited to welcome longtime Iowa State beat writer Randy Peterson as a columnist for Cyclone Fanatic! You'll get fresh weekly content from him this season.

His first piece is live now! He kicks things off with a look at Matt Campbell’s 10th season in Ames. ✍️ cyclonefanatic.com/2025/08/pete...
August 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Fanatics are ready to tackle the new season with our new look! 📸

We’ve been busy keeping our Cyclone coverage rolling everywhere else, and now we’re making sure you get it here too. Expect fresh content & CF energy — right here for all our dedicated Fanatics on Bluesky. #BlueCy
August 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Tamin Lipsey's back. Keshon Gilbert won't be.

But, as our @robwgray.bsky.social writes, No. 3 seed Iowa State's NCAA Tournament hopes remain sky-high.

Cyclones play (14) Lipscomb at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Milwaukee (TNT).
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Tamin Lipsey's back, but Keshon Gilbert won't be for third-seeded Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament
Mar 8, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Coleman Hawkins (33) tries to keep the ball from Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) and forward Joshua Jefferson (2) d...
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March 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Iowa State will be a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 14 Lipscomb on Friday in Milwaukee.

Cyclones have made the tourney in each of head coach T.J. Otzelberger’s four seasons. #BlueCy
March 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Joshua Jefferson's versatility was on full display in No. 12 ISU's 76-56 win over Cincinnati in KC.

Next up: No. 17 BYU in a rematch spaced nine days apart.

Our @robwgray.bsky.social has the story — and updates on Tamin Lipsey and Keshon Gilbert. #BlueCy

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Banged-up No. 12 Iowa State cruises by Cincinnati, 76-56, in the Big 12 Tournament
Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (2) drives to the basket around Cincinnati Bearcats guard Simas Lukosius (41) during the first half at T-Mobile Center....
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March 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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March 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
What is March Madness without new gear? Secure the latest Iowa State Men's Basketball tee to hit the CycloneFanaticShop.com! #BlueCy

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March 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Welcome to Hilton South.
March 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
CF PREGAME: Join @chrismwilliams.bsky.social NOW from Kansas City for a preview of No. 12 Iowa State's second-round matchup against Cincinnati. #BlueCy

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CF PREGAME: No. 12 Iowa State tips off postseason play against Cincinnati
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March 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"He had a great mindset, mentality, focus." — ISU HC TJ Otzelberger on Keshon Gilbert's return to practice.

Read more from our @robwgray.bsky.social as he advances the No. 12 Cyclones' hopes of repeating as Big 12 tourney champs. #BlueCy
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Confetti-strewn memories fuel No. 12 Iowa State as it seeks to repeat at the Big 12 Tournament
Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) steals the ball from Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the second half in the Big-12 men’s basketball showdown at Hilton Coliseum on Saturday M...
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March 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
March Madness is here!

The team is in Kansas City ready to cover the Big 12 Men's Basketball tournament. All Cyclones all week. Let's do this.
March 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
“It hurts because we clawed all the way back, but it’s on us for even getting down that much," ISU's Curtis Jones on Tuesday's 88-85 double overtime loss to BYU.

Inconsistency plagued the No. 10 Cyclones, our @robwgray.bsky.social writes, as a spirited rally fell short.
No. 10 Iowa State's rally is repelled in 88-85 double overtime loss to No. 25 BYU on senior night
Mar 4, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Trey Stewart (1) defends Iowa State Cyclones guard Curtis Jones (5) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Imag...
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March 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
While Milan Momcilovic sat out with an injured hand, he focused on ways to be tougher and more agile.

How's that going? Pretty darn good, writes our @robwgray.bsky.social.

Next up for the No. 10 Cyclones: No. 25 BYU at 8 p.m. Tuesday on senior night. #BlueCy

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A "more physical" Milan Momcilovic will be key for No. 10 ISU against No. 25 BYU
Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) and Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) battle for a loose ball during the second half in the Big-12 men’s basketball showdown at Hilton Coliseum on S...
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March 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
“If you wrote a story, like, this is how Emily Ryan’s career at Hilton should end, you wrote exactly what happened today.” — ISU HC Bill Fennelly.

Ryan's clutch 17-point, 10-assists, & seven-rebound performance helped Iowa State rout No. 14 Kansas State, 85-63.
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Emily Ryan shines on her senior day, helping ISU rout No. 14 Kansas State at Hilton
Iowa State standout senior point guard Emily Ryan shows her appreciation for the fans on senior day after her team beat No. 14 Kansas State, 85-63, at Hilton Coliseum. Photo by Jacqueline Cordova. ...
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March 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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I made it out to the game on Saturday! I think I got a lot of really great shots. Check out the full gallery below! Let me know your thoughts. I love feedback and hearing what everyone's favs are. @cyclonefanatic.bsky.social

Enjoy 4 random of my favs. #BlueCy
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March 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Despite a strong start and impressive back-to-back wins, Iowa State couldn't hold off No. 3 Oklahoma State, falling 27-12 in a tough Big 12 dual.

@jacquelinecord.bsky.social brings you all the details on the highs and lows.

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Iowa State Takes Early Lead, but Oklahoma State Dominates in 27-12 Dual Loss – CycloneFanatic.com
Photo Courtesy of Jacqueline Cordova / CycloneFanatic AMES, Iowa – For only the second time ever, a college wrestling dual aired live on ESPN. Iowa State hosted both events, including Sunday night’...
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January 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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When Arizona State pressed, Iowa State didn't.

The No. 3 Cyclones' late 19-3 run turned a tense game into a 76-61 road win — and here's my radio recap.

Oh, and Curtis Jones scored a career-high 33 points.

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No. 3 Iowa State’s late flourish buries Arizona State, 76-61, on the road – CycloneFanatic.com
Iowa State guard Curtis Jones (5) dives for a loose ball against Arizona State Alston Mason (1) and Adam Miller (44) during a game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Jan. 25, 2025. © Patrick Breen/...
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January 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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I case you missed it...Iowa State took care of business with a 25-6 win over No. 22 Oklahoma last night in Ames. That is four straight for the Cyclones.

I wrote about how it all went down right here (post dual video included): cyclonefanatic.com/2025/01/team...

#BlueCy
January 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
HISTORY MADE: ISU notches first-ever 10-win season after beating K-State 29-21 on senior night.

Not much more needs to be said our @robwgray.bsky.social writes.

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HISTORY MADE: ISU notches first-ever 10-win season by beating Kansas State, 29-21, on senior night – CycloneFanatic.com
Iowa State fans rush to the field as Cyclones win 29-21 over Kansas State Wildcats in the NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Trib...
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December 2, 2024 at 9:30 PM