Iowa State plays Miami of Florida in the Pop-Tart bowl and arguably one of the biggest games in not only program history, but in college football right now as well. Will Momentum or Motivation be a big piece in this game? What about the uniforms the teams will be wearing? All covered today on Locked on Cyclones.

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Iowa State Men's Basketball has hired Diante Garret as Assistant Coach, which could be the final piece this team needs to elevate the program to a Final Four appearance. Today we take a look at the Conference schedule for Cyclone Men's Basketball and finally cover the rumor that TJ Otzelberger could leave Ames.

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Happy Holidays from Big XII Squad, hosted by Drake Toll of Locked On Big XII! In this special Christmas episode, we’re taking a festive break from the usual football discussions while still bringing you all the latest insights and fun around Big 12 football.

In this episode, we’ll celebrate the season by:

• Holiday Cheer: Sharing festive thoughts and traditions from our Locked On Big XII hosts.
• Big 12 Football Recap: Reflecting on the season so far, the standout performances, and the top stories from around the Big XII schools.
• Looking Ahead: Briefly previewing the future of Big 12 football as teams gear up for the postseason.
• Player & Team Highlights: Celebrating the standout players and teams who have made this season memorable.
• Fan Engagement: Join us for some lighthearted football discussion and share your holiday predictions and thoughts in the comments below!

This Christmas episode is packed with holiday spirit and a look back at all the excitement in Big XII football. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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