# DAILY CLONE: Embracing Lower Expectations (July 16, 2026)

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Podcast: [Cyclone Fanatic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyclone-fanatic-4007494)
Published: 2026-07-16T20:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 703

## Resource

Jake Brend explains why lower expectations for Iowa State football in 2026 can be good for the fanbase and the atmosphere at Jack Trice Stadium. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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