The Weapon Returns | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 22

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The Weapon Returns | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 22

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Published on Oct 23, 2025, 10:45:59 AM
Total time: 00:25:05

Episode Description

Everything has changed for Iowa State's red zone offense. Sophomore kicker Kyle Konrardy is back from injury. 

Saturday, ISU hosts No. 11 BYU (2:30 p.m. on FOX). 

Iowa, looking for its third consecutive victory, hosts Minnesota on Saturday (2:40 p.m. CBS).

Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik preview matchups for the Cyclones and Hawkeyes on CyHawk Talk. 

Iowa State storylines Ben is looking for:

2:25 How does kicker Kyle Konrardy’s return impact red zone success?

4:20 Can Iowa State stop the Big 12’s leading rusher LJ Martin?

7:01 ISU needs to minimize its penalties

Iowa storylines Ethan is watching for:

8:30 How does Iowa start faster?

13:28 Both Iowa and Minnesota have a chance to make a national jump with a win

15:45 Iowa’s kicking game still has big questions

18:43 Predictions for Iowa State vs BYU

20:55 Predictions for Iowa vs Minnesota

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A podcast dedicated to Iowa and Iowa State fans, friends and followers. Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens offer expert analysis of the Hawkeyes and Cyclones.