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Ben Bruns and Emery Songer walk you through every Iowa State game right after it. Occasionally, Bruns will get back in his three-point stance to teach a thing or two.
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- 2 weeks ago53 min
Instant Iowa State: Iowa State Gets Embarrassed at Arizona - Is It Time for a QB Change?
Iowa State football suffers an ugly 39–3 loss to No. 25 Arizona, and Instant Iowa State breaks down what went wrong for the Cyclones. Emery Songer and Ben Bruns react to a noncompetitive performance that drops Iowa State to 3–4 on the season. The guys discuss Iowa State’s offensive struggles, a battered secondary, roster depth concerns, and the biggest question coming out of Tucson: Should Connor Moberly take over at quarterback, or does Jaylen Raynor deserve to keep the starting job? Plus, what can the Cyclones realistically build on as they look to turn the season around? Instant Iowa State is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, exclusively on Iowa Everywhere.
- Oct 10, 202657 min
Instant Iowa State: Iowa State’s Offense Gets Exposed in BYU Loss
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
- Oct 3, 20261h 7m
Instant Iowa State: Cyclones hold off West Virginia for first Big 12 win
Emery Songer and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's hard-fought win over West Virginia, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery.
- Sep 27, 202644 min
Instant Iowa State: Cyclones Fall to No. 15 Utah
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.
- Sep 19, 202636 min
Instant Iowa State: Iowa State blows out Bowling Green
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.
- Sep 13, 202642 min
Instant Iowa State: Iowa State falls late to Hawkeyes in Cy-Hawk game
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.
- Sep 5, 202646 min
Instant Iowa State: Cyclones beat SEMO in Week 1
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.
- Nov 30, 202542 min
Cyclone Sunday: Iowa State gets 8th win after roller coaster regular-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.
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