Explore every episode of the podcast Instant Iowa State

Iowa State falls 24-10 to No. 8 BYU in Provo. Emery Songer and Ben Bruns break down the Cyclones’ frustrating loss, including the offensive line struggles, questionable play calling, missed opportunities, and what went wrong against the Cougars. The guys take a closer look at Iowa State’s offensive game plan, pass protection, rushing attack, and key moments that kept the Cyclones from pulling off the upset. Plus, they discuss the defense, special teams, areas for improvement, and what the loss means for Iowa State moving forward in the Big 12. How can the Cyclones bounce back? Get the full breakdown on Instant Iowa State, presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. 01:42 Iowa State Falls 24-10 to No. 8 BYU 05:20 Offensive Line & Game Plan Breakdown 16:30 BYU’s Defensive Performance 20:00 Iowa State’s Missed Opportunities 24:00 What the BYU Loss Revealed 28:30 Big 12 Picture & Iowa State’s Outlook 34:30 Iowa State’s Offensive Approach 39:30 Special Teams Breakdown 42:40 Evaluating Iowa State’s Defense 48:40 What Comes Next for the Cyclones 52:00 Final Thoughts

Emery Songer and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's hard-fought win over West Virginia, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery.

Iowa State fell 31-17 to No. 15 Utah in the Cyclones’ Big 12 opener, digging a 21-point hole before mounting a second-half comeback that made things interesting. Chris Williams and Ben Bruns break down what went wrong for Iowa State, including Utah’s dominant rushing attack, missed tackles, pre-snap confusion, and the Cyclones’ struggles on third down. They also discuss Jaylen Raynor’s up-and-down performance, the second-half improvement from the offensive line, Dominic Overby’s big game, and whether Iowa State needs to find another element at quarterback. Aiden Flora and Sullivan Schlemgen receive plenty of praise, while the guys look ahead to West Virginia and discuss Jimmy Rogers’ first season, the rebuilding process, Iowa State’s new era, and why Cyclone fans should keep supporting this team despite the loss. Iowa State drops to 0-1 in Big 12 play after falling to Utah 31-17. Instant Iowa State presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

Iowa State bounced back from the Cy-Hawk loss in a huge way, crushing Bowling Green 55-7 at Jack Trice Stadium as the Cyclones head into Big 12 play. Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns break down Iowa State’s dominant win, Aiden Flora’s incredible all-purpose performance, and the historic day on special teams that saw the Cyclones record both a punt return touchdown and a kickoff return touchdown in the same game. The guys also discuss Arnold Barnes’ emergence in the running game and the Cyclones’ need for more consistency in the passing game, Jalen Raynor’s performance, missed opportunities in the play-action game, and what Iowa State needs from its quarterback heading into conference play. Plus, the guys break down Iowa State’s dominant defensive performance, the emergence of the linebacker group, and injury updates. Then it’s all eyes on Utah. Can Iowa State’s offense continue to develop against one of the Big 12’s toughest teams? And can Jimmy Rogers’ defense deliver a statement win in the Cyclones’ first conference game? Instant Iowa State presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns react immediately after Iowa State's heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the Cy-Hawk game, joined by Chris Williams from the postgame coverage. The Cyclones came within a field goal of beating Iowa at Kinnick Stadium, and the guys break down how Iowa State's defense completely disrupted the Hawkeyes' rushing attack. Iowa State's defensive line and linebackers played an outstanding game, holding Kamari Moulton and the Iowa offense in check for much of the night. The crew also examines the biggest missed opportunities, including costly penalties, a fourth-quarter false start, missed throws, and the plays that could have put Iowa State in position to win the game. Despite the loss, the guys come away extremely encouraged by what they saw from Jimmy Rogers' first Iowa State team. Matt, Ben and Chris discuss Jaylen Raynor's performance, the need for more explosive plays in the Iowa State offense, the emergence of the Cyclones' defense, and what the loss says about Iowa State's potential moving forward. Instant Iowa State presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

The Jimmy Rogers era at Iowa State is officially underway, and the Cyclones are 1-0 after a 38-10 win over SEMO! Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns give their immediate reaction from Ames, with Chris Williams joining the show to break down Iowa State's first game of the 2026 season. The guys dive into: • Bobby Terrell's dominant defensive debut and three-sack performance • Iowa State's new defensive scheme and the pressure created by John Heacock • Beni Ngoyi's incredible one-handed catch • Aiden Flora's big day, including his touchdown run and punt return • Jalen Rayner's four-touchdown performance • The new-look Iowa State offensive line • What the Cyclones showed in the running game • The discipline and situational coaching under Jimmy Rogers • What the win means heading into next week's Cy-Hawk matchup against Iowa Iowa State got the start it needed. Now comes the real test in Iowa City. Subscribe to Iowa Everywhere for more Iowa State football coverage throughout the 2026 season.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 20-13 victory over Oklahoma State to earn its 8th win for the 5th time under Matt Campbell. What does this season mean for the Cyclones? Breaking down all the big picture things and more, courtesy of Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 38-14 win over Kansas. What made it the Cyclones' most complete game of the year? The 3-3-5 is once again humming while the offense is back in a groove. All this and more presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 20-17 victory over TCU to snap their four-game skid. Cyclones dominate on defense. What does this win mean for the program? All this and more presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's loss to Arizona State for their 4th consecutive loss. What is the deal with Rocco Becht? Why Iowa State SHOULD stick with the 3-3-5 and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 41-27 loss to BYU. What went wrong? Dissecting all the mistakes the Cyclones made. Can they get off the mat? All of this and more presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's loss to Colorado. The injury bug continues to catch the Cyclones, execution miscues, and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 38-30 loss to Cincinnati to drop the Cyclones to 5-1 on the season. Where do they go from here? Why the sky isn't falling and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's thumping of Arizona to reach 5-0 for the second straight season. Chase Sowell breaks out, Cyclone defense locked down, and Matt Campbell has set the standard for football in Ames. All this and more presented by Channel Seed.

Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's close-call victory over Arkansas State. Are there any silver linings? Breaking down Iowa State's 4-0 start and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Ben Bruns and Aiden Wyatt react to Iowa State's 16-13 victory over Iowa to keep the Cy-Hawk Trophy. What can you take away from this game? What this means for the rivalry, the Cyclones, and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's 55-7 win over South Dakota before touching on Coach McCarney's return to Jack Trice Stadium. Rocco Becht's big day, special teams make special plays, Cy-Hawk prep, and more. Presented by Channel Seed.

Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns are BACK for the 2025 season to break down everything that happened in Iowa State's 24-21 win over Kansas State to open the season. What went right? Growing pains, bright spots, and more. Presented by Channel Seed.