Iowa State heads to Arizona looking to bounce back, the Jared Benko era begins in Ames, and Cyclone basketball gets its first preseason test. Chris Williams and Brent Blum break down the biggest storylines surrounding Iowa State athletics on Williams & Blum. The guys examine Iowa State’s exhibition loss to Creighton, why they aren’t overreacting to the result, and what the game revealed about the Cyclones’ new roster. They discuss the team’s athleticism, rebounding potential, offensive adjustments, and the players who stood out. Plus, a deep preview of Iowa State football’s road matchup with Arizona. Chris and Brent discuss how the Cyclones can generate more offense after the BYU loss, whether fresh faces could make an impact, and why pressure on quarterback Noah Fifita could be critical against a dangerous Wildcats offense. The show also dives into the new direction of Cyclone Athletics under Jared Benko and President David Cook, the importance of retaining Iowa State’s roster in the NIL era, and what the transition means for the program’s future. Finally, the guys break down the biggest Big 12 games of the week and make their picks. Williams & Blum presented by Mechdyne. 02:18 Opening and Iowa State Basketball’s Exhibition Loss to Creighton 10:00 Cyclone Basketball Takeaways: Athleticism, Rebounding and Offense 17:00 Iowa State Fans Head to Arizona 19:00 Arizona Preview: How Can the Cyclones Get the Offense Going? 21:00 Buy, Sell, Hold 25:00 Noah Fifita, Arizona’s Offense and Iowa State’s Defensive Pressure 28:00 Can Iowa State Surprise Arizona After the Bye? 35:00 The Jared Benko Era and the Future of Iowa State Athletics 38:00 NIL, Roster Retention and Building for the Future 41:00 Big 12 Football Picks and Predictions 45:00 Kansas Football’s Future and Lance Leipold’s Job Security 49:00 BYU at UCF and the Big 12 Contenders 52:00 Houston’s Playoff Chances and the Utah Showdown 56:00 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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