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CW Pod: Can Iowa State Compete in the Big 12? Jeff Woody Breaks Down the Cyclones + Big 12
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Chris Williams welcomes Jeff Woody back to the CW Pod to break down Iowa State's 16-13 Cy-Hawk loss to Iowa and what the Cyclones showed in the rivalry game.
Woody explains why Iowa State's defense could be one of the Big 12's best, including the aggressive scheme, defensive line, Beni Ngoyi, and the Cyclones' ability to hold Iowa under 100 rushing yards. They also dive into Jalen Raynor's performance, what he needs to improve as a passer, Aiden Flora, the offensive line's potential, and how much better Iowa State could become with more reps together.
Plus, a deep dive into Oklahoma State's stunning upset of Oregon, Drew Mestemaker, Kansas State's rise, West Virginia's unique offense, the strength of the Big 12, and what it could mean for the College Football Playoff.
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"CW Pod: Can Iowa State Compete in the Big 12? Jeff Woody Breaks Down the Cyclones + Big 12" is an episode of Iowa Everywhere. Runtime 49 min. Published September 15, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
