CONCERN: Iowa State's Season In JEOPARDY After TOUGH Loss To Utah Utes In Big 12 Opener

Iowa State Cyclones stumble in Big 12 opener, falling to Utah 31-17 as offensive woes and defensive lapses raise fresh concerns. Can Jalen Raynor find his rhythm after a 21-of-40, 205-yard outing with two interceptions, or will questions about third-down efficiency and receiver separation continue to haunt Cyclone Nation? Nick Marovets breaks down the Cyclones’ inconsistent performance, spotlighting Wayshawn Parker’s electrifying 174-yard rushing day for Utah and the persistent tackling issues plaguing Iowa State’s defense. Discussion centers on critical penalties, the struggles of Iowa State’s secondary, and whether this squad still has bowl potential amidst a wide-open Big 12 race. With tough tests ahead and key players like Sullivan Schlimgen and Duron Goodman emerging, is a turnaround possible—or do the Cyclones face a tougher rebuilding year under Jimmy Rogers than expected? Image Credit: Nirmalendu Majumdar - Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware . Protect yourself now. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel. Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.