# DANGER: Iowa State Could COLLAPSE After Jamie Pollard Tells SEC And Big 10 To LEAVE, Or Could Thrive

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Podcast: [Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cyclones-daily-podcast-on-iowa-state-cyclones-football-basketball-7122600)
Published: 2026-05-27T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Cyclone Nation rocked as Jamie Pollard calls out Big Ten and SEC: “If you want to leave, just do it.” What would a college sports world without these powerhouse conferences mean for Iowa State—and could it destroy Cyclone athletics as we know it? Nick Marovets breaks down Pollard’s bold challenge and its seismic implications for the Iowa State Cyclones. Key discussions center on playoff access, recruiting battles, and the rapidly changing sports finance landscape. Basketball takes center stage as a potential lifeline for Iowa State, with the Big 12’s dominance shining through, while non-revenue sports face a risky future if realignment happens. Would splitting the NCAA make college football and March Madness better—or worse—for fans? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of Iowa State’s fight for relevance on the shifting gridiron and hardwood.

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