Cyclone Alert: An Iowa State Podcast

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Alec Busse of 247Sports dives into all things Iowa State athletics with Cyclone Alert. He shares the latest happenings with Iowa State football, men's basketball and recruiting to keep you up-to-date on everything you need to know!

  1. 1d ago

    Reaction Podcast: Iowa State falls 83-80 vs. Creighton in preseason exhibition

    Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse and Henry Annen react to Iowa State's three-point loss to Creighton on Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum. The Bluejays defeated Iowa State 83-80 with a strong 3-point shooting performance from a group of Creighton guards, including Austin Swartz. Iowa State won the points-off-turnovers and second-chance points battle on Sunday, but a poor 3-point shooting performance from the Cyclones was too much to overcome while Creighton connected on 14-29 shots from 3-point distance.

    Reaction Podcast: Iowa State falls 83-80 vs. Creighton in preseason exhibition

  2. 4d ago

    What has happened, what happens next for 2026 Iowa State football

    Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse and Henry Annen talk about the top headlines in Iowa State Athletics leading into the weekend before focusing on the first half of Iowa State's football schedule and what Jimmy Rogers' team put on tape before transitioning to focus on the upcoming six games that could determine the overall definition of the 2026 Cyclones.

    What has happened, what happens next for 2026 Iowa State football

  3. 5d ago

    What was learned Iowa State MBB Media Day

    Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse and Henry Annen talk for an hour about Iowa State basketball's preseason media day in Ames with takeaways from what head coach T.J. Otzelberer and numerous players said on the record. The conversation starts with a focus on the Tamin Lipsey eligibility situation and how Iowa State is approaching that process -- both good and bad. Later, that topic is expanded upon with how Lipsey's return to Iowa State will help this team be one of the best of the Otzelberger era, but a transfer is the real difference-maker on that end, in the mind of Alec. The show ends with a look ahead at some of the most interesting moments on Iowa State's schedule this upcoming season.

    What was learned Iowa State MBB Media Day

  4. Oct 8

    Preview Podcast: Iowa State plays at No. 8 BYU

    Cyclone Alert previews Iowa State's road football game at BYU on Friday night by talking with KSL's Mitch Harper to learn more about the Cougars and their side of Friday's game. Later in the show, Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse and Henry Annen preview Iowa State's side of the matchhup. Harper is able shine isight on the injuries to key BYU playmakers on offense and defense and explains how the Cougars will adapt with star running back LJ Martin and LB Isaiah Glasker. Alec and Henry perform their weekly three big questions before explaining their picks to click and their weekend predictions. TIME STAMPS 0:00 — 2:03: INTRODUCTION 2:03 — 29:20: BYU Preview with Mitch Harper 29:20 — 1:01:05: Iowa State Preview, picks to click, predictions

    Preview Podcast: Iowa State plays at No. 8 BYU

  5. Oct 5

    Midseason national report on Iowa State, Big 12 Football with Shehan Jeyarajah

    Cyclone Alert speaks with CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah for his national opinion on Iowa State's 3-2 start to the season under first-year head coach Jimmy Rogers and what to make of what could come in the short and long term of the Rogers era. Later in the conversation, Cyclone Alert focuses on the Big 12's best teams (BYU, Utah and Texas Tech), the Big 12 head coaches on the hot seat and the team that could surprisingly contend for a spot in the conference's championship game. TIME STAMPS: Introduction: 0:00 — 3:53 Shehan Jeyarajah Interview — 3:54 — 38:11 Outro: 38:12 — 41:41

    Midseason national report on Iowa State, Big 12 Football with Shehan Jeyarajah

  6. Oct 3

    Postgame Reaction: Iowa State wins shootout vs. West Virginia 45-42

    Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse and Henry Annen react to Iowa State's 45-42 victory on Saturday vs. West Virginia, improving the Cyclones to 3-2 and 1-1 in Big 12 play. Running back Aiden Flora had an all-time performance in the win posting 200 rushing yards and five total touchdowns (three rushing, two passing). Cyclone defensive backs Beni Ngoyi and Seth Johnson teamed up to force and recover a game-winning fumble on West Virginia’s final possession.

  7. Oct 2

    Mitch Gilfillan explains what to expect next in Tamin Lipsey's eligibility case

    Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse is joined by sports legal expert Mitch Gilfillan to explain what is likely to happen next in Tamin Lipsey's eligibility case and how cases across the country could affect Lipsey's status with Iowa State in the upcoming college basketball season. Gilfillan provides expertise on the details of the case in Indiana and why the Wisne case in Colorado could have a big impact on the eventual status of Lipsey's eligibility for Iowa State in the 2026-27 season. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 — 2:20: Introduction  2:20 — 28:57: Mitch Gilfillan Interview 28:57 — 30:28: Outro

    Mitch Gilfillan explains what to expect next in Tamin Lipsey's eligibility case

  8. Oct 1

    Preview Podcast: West Virginia comes to JTS for Iowa State's homecoming

    Cyclone Alert previews Iowa State's Week 5 game vs. West Virginia (3-1, 0-1 Big 12) by talking with West Virginia 247Sports writer Chris Anderson about the Mountaineers and head coach Rich Rodriguez, who has one of the nation's premier rushing offenses. Later in the show, Alec Busse and Henry Annen preview the Cyclone side of this matchup with their three big questions, picks to click and predictions for games around the country, and, of course, West Virginia at Iowa State (2-2, 0-1 Big 12). Time Stamps: 0:00 — 3:19: Introduction 3:20 — 24:13: Chris Anderson, WVU 247Sports 24:13 — 58:12: Three Big Questions, Picks to Click, Weekend Predictions  58:12 — 59:07: Outro

    Preview Podcast: West Virginia comes to JTS for Iowa State's homecoming
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Alec Busse of 247Sports dives into all things Iowa State athletics with Cyclone Alert. He shares the latest happenings with Iowa State football, men's basketball and recruiting to keep you up-to-date on everything you need to know!

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