Cyclone Alert Podcast | Iowa State closes preseason, previewing 2026; what to watch for vs. SEMO
- In the first episode of the rebranded show, Alec and Henry recap Iowa State football preseason by highlighting standout players and positions still facing questions.
- Later in the show, the duo provides a general preview of the 2026 Iowa State season with thoughts on the schedule layout, the most winnable, challenging games and sneaky important games.
- The show ends with Alec and Henry looking ahead to Saturday's season-opening...
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Tyler Roehl, Jaylen Raynor build trust entering new offense
- Iowa State's new pro-style offense asks Jaylen Raynor to transition from a shotgun and short-pass system to huddles, under-center snaps, shifts and motions.
- Raynor brings 36 career starts and is viewed by Iowa State as an advanced pre-snap processor whose decisions and leadership have earned trust across the roster.
- Coordinator Tyler Roehl has historically featured quarterbacks in the run game, matching Raynor's 1,183 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns across three seasons at Arkansas State.
- Raynor's vertical passing is the main concern after he completed 17 of 66 throws at least 20 yards downfield in 2025 with three touchdowns and six interceptions, continuing a three-year decline in deep accuracy.
- Roehl plans to keep game-day helmet communication brief because Iowa State is using weekly meetings and practice to prepare Raynor for each call's expected looks and worst-case outcomes.
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