DOMINANCE: ISU Will DOMINATE Big 12 On Defense In 2026 For 1 Main Reason, Jesse Bobbit New DC

DOMINANCE: ISU Will DOMINATE Big 12 On Defense In 2026 For 1 Main Reason, Jesse Bobbit New DC

From Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network

June 4, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 492

About this episode

The episode discusses Iowa State's defensive strategy and key players for the upcoming 2026 season.

Iowa State Cyclones eye Big 12 glory with a revamped defense set to shake up college football. Can Jesse Bobbitt and Jimmy Rogers turn a rebuilt roster into one of the nation’s toughest units—and make offense take a backseat? Nick Marovets breaks down the switch to a four-man front, why sacks matter more than ever, and whether this new-look defense can carry the Cyclones through an unpredictable season. Key players like Isaac Terrell, Kaden Crawford, and Blake Hawkins headline a deep, physical defensive line, while Montrez Smith and a promising cornerback group add to the hype. The episode explores the challenges of overcoming key losses, the importance of establishing a fierce identity in Rogers’ first year, and how Iowa State’s D could ease the pressure on the offense. Will Cyclone opponents find the end zone at all in 2026, or is a defensive juggernaut about to emerge in Ames?

People in this episode

Host: Nick Marovets

Topics covered

  • Iowa State Cyclones
  • Big 12 football
  • defensive strategy
  • college football
  • team dynamics
  • player performance

Keywords

  • Iowa State Cyclones
  • defense
  • Jesse Bobbitt
  • Big 12
  • football
  • sacks
  • defensive line
  • college football

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Organizations: Iowa State Cyclones, Big 12

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