# ![@_AlexGookin Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::129255936.png) @_AlexGookin Alex Gookin

Alex Gookin posts on X about iowa state, big 12, in the, the big the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  2.53% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.9% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  1.9% [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball)  1.27% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.27% [musicians](/list/musicians)  1.27% [finance](/list/finance)  1.27% [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football)  0.63% [nfl](/list/nfl)  0.63%

**Social topic influence**
[iowa state](/topic/iowa-state) #323, [big 12](/topic/big-12) #90, [in the](/topic/in-the) 3.8%, [the big](/topic/the-big) 3.16%, [hosted](/topic/hosted) 2.53%, [super bowl](/topic/super-bowl) 2.53%, [sec](/topic/sec) 2.53%, [college football](/topic/college-football) 2.53%, [kansas state](/topic/kansas-state) 1.9%, [st johns](/topic/st-johns) #100

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**Top assets mentioned**
[BABB (BAX)](/topic/babb)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Don't leave the state of Iowa until October [--]. BYE week between trips out west. Alternating home/away the back half of the season. Oklahoma State on Halloween. Farmageddon on Senior Day. I know next to nothing about this team or how good they'll be but the [----] schedule rocks. The [----] Schedule. 🔗: https://t.co/xDEp4CNMBh https://t.co/ohLVMw8kPT The [----] Schedule. 🔗: https://t.co/xDEp4CNMBh https://t.co/ohLVMw8kPT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2014069213732708687)  2026-01-21T20:14Z [----] followers, 16.3K engagements


"We are Scarlet Knights and Wolverines in this moment folks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2016320548632969238)  2026-01-28T01:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This makes much more sense. Using that logic Momcilovic would be projected to finish the next [--] games shooting 37-for-88 (42.3%) which would be 120-for-242 (49.6%) on the season (several school records). @_AlexGookin This is basically predicting he will shoot 42.3% for the rest of the season. Anyone who can consistently hit over 40% for the duration of their career is an ELITE shooter. @_AlexGookin This is basically predicting he will shoot 42.3% for the rest of the season. Anyone who can consistently hit over 40% for the duration of their career is an ELITE shooter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2017291278082249175)  2026-01-30T17:38Z [----] followers, 17.4K engagements


"UCF couldnt lose in SpaceU unis. Love this for them (and Iowa State)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2017674504537878942)  2026-01-31T19:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kansas State losing so bad that Jerome Tang has given up on being [--] feet out on the court on defensive possessions like he usually is. Ultimate white flag"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2018047943132037360)  2026-02-01T19:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa State to K-State: Everybody you meet is fighting a battle you dont know about. Attack them. Now theyre fighting two battles Everybody you meet is fighting a battle you dont know about. Attack them. Now theyre fighting two battles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2018048851253268962)  2026-02-01T19:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"All-time favorite Iowa State moment. You don't understand how loud that building was unless you were there. Absolute mayhem. Mercy. https://t.co/HLDdwSJCgU Mercy. https://t.co/HLDdwSJCgU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019055828330819645)  2026-02-04T14:29Z [----] followers, 20.4K engagements


"Iowa State's 95-61 road win over Kansas State is the #8 most dominant game in DI basketball this season (out of 3600+ games via Kenpom). It's the 2nd-most dominant ISU performance since the Hoiberg era (2010) trailing only the 130-63 win over The Citadel in [----] under Prohm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019082100180226128)  2026-02-04T16:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Cyclone fans need to prepare to see a LOT of 16th out of [--] Big [--] predictions in [----] and also resist the urge to be offended. Some people will say it's a loser's mentality to embrace the underdog role but this is the year we need to be all in on "win or lose we still booze." Way too early [----] Big [--] Power Rankings https://t.co/Tud34GL2hM Way too early [----] Big [--] Power Rankings https://t.co/Tud34GL2hM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019146789681594433)  2026-02-04T20:31Z [----] followers, 32.7K engagements


"@ShehanJeyarajah I've seen fans dishing out W/L predictions (fun harmless go for it) but we don't even have a solid grasp on who is in the two-deeps let alone what the playbook looks like or how the group is gelling on/off the field. The expectations should be a blank slate and that's fine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019156251305742567)  2026-02-04T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@benlikessport As someone who has watched more Miami (OH) basketball this year than the rest of my life combined as a hate-watcher waiting for them to finally lose I can confirm what the analytics say: They are fun on offense haven't beat a quality team and lucky as hell to not have a loss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019774572615078020)  2026-02-06T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Fun fact: Milan Momcilovic is shooting a higher percentage from three (54.0%) than [--] out of [--] players on this list are shooting from the field. #ErvingAward Top [--] is here Whos your current favorite for Small Forward of the Year 💭 https://t.co/uFTrE0fAJI #ErvingAward Top [--] is here Whos your current favorite for Small Forward of the Year 💭 https://t.co/uFTrE0fAJI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019795035466674521)  2026-02-06T15:27Z [----] followers, 20.6K engagements


"@ClaytonHora @ShehanJeyarajah I definitely look at Baylor Colorado WVU UCF and see coaches that had success in a different era (or are named Deon) and wonder if Iowa State can't jump ahead while they're still figuring it out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019816449800564822)  2026-02-06T16:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"St. Johns win looking better and better and a UConn loss is great on many levels. Couldnt ask for a better result"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019974414704464073)  2026-02-07T03:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@mcbaus23661 @mas76013"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020137037421068435)  2026-02-07T14:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Seems impossible Kansas has never hosted a #1 team in Allen Fieldhouse under Bill Self but that just means its going to be must-watch television. Arizona will become the first No. [--] team to enter Allen Fieldhouse to take on Kansas in the Bill Self era. The Wildcats are 23-0 on the year which is the best start in Big [--] history. KU is 38-0 at home on Big Monday under Self. Should be a barnburner. Arizona will become the first No. [--] team to enter Allen Fieldhouse to take on Kansas in the Bill Self era. The Wildcats are 23-0 on the year which is the best start in Big [--] history. KU is 38-0 at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020285882360795512)  2026-02-07T23:57Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements


"Duke-UNC almost seems fake every time I watch it. Always high stakes always high-level ball always something nutty. Exactly what college sports is all about"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020309984337129703)  2026-02-08T01:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"MY BLUE COUGS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020364769157607511)  2026-02-08T05:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I watched a Super Bowl halftime show where a natural-born citizen was dressed in a football jersey and yelled "God Bless America" during his performance but sounds like the Kid Rock thing must have been worse than we thought. I REFUSE to watch a Super Bowl halftime show performed by a crossdressing foreigner who has NO RESPECT for this country that has give him EVERYTHING. I REFUSE to watch a Super Bowl halftime show performed by a crossdressing foreigner who has NO RESPECT for this country that has give him EVERYTHING"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020867002609357181)  2026-02-09T14:26Z [----] followers, 12.4K engagements


"@PoptartLudwig I remember sitting at a middle school/high school youth group Super Bowl party when Janet Jackson's tit flashed across the big screen back in the day so it is definitely funny to see the outrage machine hype everyone up despite one of the tamest halftime performances in years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020876161467687303)  2026-02-09T15:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@KyleGAdema Oh yeah for sure. I have been to Kid Rock and Brantley Gilbert concerts and dont see myself ever going to a Bad Bunny concert so I 100% get it from a music perspective. But one was the Super Bowl halftime show and the other was a political response to it lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020931945841164573)  2026-02-09T18:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@bradenfragerfan no ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020932917921448147)  2026-02-09T18:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@m2kgalaxy @kerrancejames I mean the H2H exemptions (can't play a team you've played twice until the second weekend avoid teams you've played once until at least second round etc.). I know they aren't hard rules but I've seen brackets with regular-season rematches in the first round and roll my eyes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020942633615622319)  2026-02-09T19:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ClonesRevenge @KyleGAdema I saw Janet Jackson's nipple as a kid two decades ago. This year's halftime show was the most clothed and least suggestive halftime show the Super Bowl has had in a WHILE. I don't get the purity stance people take with music popular music has been vulgar for decades"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020985274617167976)  2026-02-09T22:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@timmyfread Yeah the funny irony is that the Big Ten is bigger and not as good at the bottom so the top teams end up playing easier schedules. Among the top-5 teams only Illinois and Nebraska play twice this season. Must be nice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020986518823895293)  2026-02-09T22:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ClonesRevenge @KyleGAdema Also hilarious to claim offense to lyrics while taking the moral high ground standing beside. Kid Rock Dude literally made a music career (and beyond) by being loudly politically incorrect. Can't believe using his real name and preaching about Jesus made people forget that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020988336974791125)  2026-02-09T22:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@XavierHarkness @timmyfread Dude cares about teams playing each other seems valid that the teams the Big Ten plays are worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020995071060136378)  2026-02-09T22:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@ClonesRevenge @KyleGAdema You can have enjoyed the TPUSA halftime show I dont care But dont come into someones mentions claiming moral superiority because you are disgusted by lyrics in Spanish (the specific ones you showed werent even performed in full) when thats not why you didnt watch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020996128108339539)  2026-02-09T22:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"🐐 environment. 🐐 coach. I hate the program passionately but we deal in facts not feelings. Allen Fieldhouse won this game tonight. ❤ Bill Self gives credit to the fans after @KUHoops handed undefeated Arizona its first loss 🔥 https://t.co/zdX3HzGDof Allen Fieldhouse won this game tonight. ❤ Bill Self gives credit to the fans after @KUHoops handed undefeated Arizona its first loss 🔥 https://t.co/zdX3HzGDof"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021082093329973482)  2026-02-10T04:41Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements


"@J21Ness @travisclones @pancheros Horrible advice you're just lucky Pancheros was cool about it and Darryn Peterson didn't ruin the game 🤣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021225376609890487)  2026-02-10T14:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@FanofNoOneV1 "1 goal in [--] minutes is boring." Oh yeah Well what if I told you this average American football score is equal to scoring [--] goals in a game Not so funny now huh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021239059025109124)  2026-02-10T15:05Z [----] followers, 12.4K engagements


"Tonight against 14-9 TCU is the ultimate look-ahead spot. You're hosting two top-10 teams in Hilton on Saturday/Monday and TCU has been underwhelming. Reality: @ TCU is only marginally easier (3 points) than hosting KU and tougher (1 point) than hosting Texas Tech. Huge game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021249998449459357)  2026-02-10T15:48Z [----] followers, 13.9K engagements


"@travisclones @Hassel_Chris Hassel is laying it on thick on purpose but it's undeniable that moving people further from the action and dimming the lights on the other half of the crowd has contributed to people feeling less involved and it has absolutely negatively impacted the experience on average"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021302548418699567)  2026-02-10T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@jeremiahdavis10 @travisclones @Hassel_Chris And in those seats it feels the same way. You almost feel like you're looking down onto the "real" crowd because you're just sitting in the dark. It's a psychological thing If you don't feel like you're part of the crowd you're not going to actively participate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021305126846181665)  2026-02-10T19:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@ryanhammer09 Cyclone fan here: I love that you love Ames and I think Hilton is even underrated on your list. In my opinion it's the 2nd toughest place to play in the Big [--]. Unfortunately your list will break when you make it to AFH. It exists on a different planet of sports environments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021311839468957805)  2026-02-10T19:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I absolutely love the player Pleta is growing into"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021414170407862728)  2026-02-11T02:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Hassel_Chris He aint good at much but hes a master baiter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021443347177668749)  2026-02-11T04:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Saw Brantley Gilbert in [----] and a nobody named Luke Combs opened for him [--] months before he dropped his debut album. It went 8x platinum and was the longest-running #1 album in country music history. [--] years later I have tickets to see him headline at Jack Trice Stadium. Have you ever been to a concert where the support act went on to become famous Have you ever been to a concert where the support act went on to become famous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021683119003247101)  2026-02-11T20:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa State now has wins against KenPom ranked: #8 Purdue (road) #15 Iowa (home) #16 St. Johns (neutral site)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2019976897715978529)  2026-02-07T03:29Z [----] followers, 18.6K engagements


"Jefferson Toure and Buchanan having pretty horrible first halves and Iowa State still leading feels pretty good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020225373246747072)  2026-02-07T19:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kansas State is always dealing with some mystery off-field/court issue that they never want to talk about. Like the person on Facebook who posts if youre the praying type I could use prayers. Dont want to talk about it please respect my privacy. TNT broadcast said it asked Jerome Tang about the pushback he's received following his comments after the Wildcats' blowout loss to Iowa State: "I don't care about the reaction. No one knows how hard it was for our guys just to show up to the game last Sunday." Said he wouldn't TNT broadcast said it asked Jerome Tang about the pushback he's received"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020230966959304729)  2026-02-07T20:19Z [----] followers, 43.5K engagements


"Tar Heels you could really make today even sweeter for me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020311181836316781)  2026-02-08T01:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"An absolutely incredible week for Iowa State. The #7 Cyclones go 1-0 while #3 #4 #5 and #6 go down. If BYU can pull off the upset against #8 Houston tonight the Cyclones are in a position I didnt think wed see them in this season two weeks ago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020341161089703939)  2026-02-08T03:37Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements


"#1 Arizona #3 Houston #5 Iowa State #9 Kansas Best conference in the country and it's not close"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2020921206115897513)  2026-02-09T18:02Z [----] followers, 51.4K engagements


"Hope Darryn Peterson plays against Iowa State and it messes up all of their good mojo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021076966586093833)  2026-02-10T04:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa State is 19-0 this season when leading at half and 96-11 (89-7%) in the Otz era. Theyve won 20-straight when leading at halftime"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021421676463063321)  2026-02-11T03:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa State announces the establishment of the Jamie and Ellen Pollard Endowed Director of Athletics. An anonymous alumni couple committed a $5 million gift. While still on the job Pollards title will be Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics. Pollard: Ellen and I are Iowa State announces the establishment of the Jamie and Ellen Pollard Endowed Director of Athletics. An anonymous alumni couple committed a $5 million gift. While still on the job Pollards title will be Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics. Pollard: Ellen and I are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021965346979426463)  2026-02-12T15:11Z [----] followers, 28.3K engagements


"JP is the best AD Iowa State has ever had and navigated some incredibly tough situations and pulled off things that didnt seem possible at ISU. He has earned his accolades. But this is too on-the-nose for me. It's corny in a way that Michael Scott would applaud"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2021974365261508780)  2026-02-12T15:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"😍 Just bring it back. Iowa State football needs this look. Elite logo and colors. https://t.co/4sfixwQJor Just bring it back. Iowa State football needs this look. Elite logo and colors. https://t.co/4sfixwQJor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2022492915604291698)  2026-02-14T02:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Blown away that the Big [--] is being villainized over this round of realignment. The Big [--] has been poached by the Big Ten SEC and was nearly run extinct by the Pac-12 in the past [--] years. Now the Pac cant get their own media deal and Big [--] fans cant be excited to survive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1687295851742334976)  2023-08-04T02:54Z [----] followers, 148.1K engagements


"We obviously have half a basketball season left but there are some pretty clearly defined groupings in the first two years of the "new" Big [--] (using Massey Composite ratings). BYU/Texas Tech/Iowa State are a clear Tier [--] in the new setup to date"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2012210223159623848)  2026-01-16T17:07Z [----] followers, 51.8K engagements


"I think Batemon feeds off Hilton more than any other player and that could be dangerous today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2022738649532813471)  2026-02-14T18:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Absurd. The BEST Shooter in America. Hands Down. #Cyclones #C5C @MilanMomcilovi5 https://t.co/0PwQIRYSLm The BEST Shooter in America. Hands Down. #Cyclones #C5C @MilanMomcilovi5 https://t.co/0PwQIRYSLm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2022756083282915738)  2026-02-14T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@PhoggyThoughts They beat Purdue by [--] on the road have a win over ranked St. Johns on a neutral court and have [--] other double-digit Big [--] road wins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2022768624176341000)  2026-02-14T20:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa State fans after getting their asses kicked at AFH: Damn that sucked but crazy environment and respect to them. Kansas fans after getting their asses kicked at Hilton: THEYLL PROBABLY STORM THE COURT BECAUSE THEYRE IDIOTS AND ALSO THE REFS SUCKED AND THEY SUCK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2022771009770639656)  2026-02-14T20:32Z [----] followers, 28.5K engagements


"@PhoggyThoughts I [--] ignoring reality to fit my very narrow narrative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2022773119602036878)  2026-02-14T20:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"It truly never gets old kicking the Kansas Jayhawks ass in college basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/2022863900266389813)  2026-02-15T02:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@jothmo ISU had the 5th-best odds to win the Big [--] before the season and is still only 4th-best odds You're mad at Fornelli's ratings and also just wrong lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1967598671052296550)  2025-09-15T14:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"6:00 p.m.: #12 Iowa State hosts Arizona for a whiteout in Jack Trice Stadium 6:30 p.m.: Wannabe posers #2 Penn State host #6 Oregon for a "whiteout" (stolen idea) in Happy Valley (not as cool) White Out under the lights. https://t.co/c1mugUlJ47 White Out under the lights. https://t.co/c1mugUlJ47"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1967621274362069093)  2025-09-15T16:07Z [----] followers, 24.7K engagements


"@CycloneLarry69 where are you finding this info I track several sites for advanced analytics but haven't seen this anywhere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1967689537754460321)  2025-09-15T20:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"After losing two receivers to the NFL Iowa State faced questions about replacing production. Today theyre [--] of just [--] Big [--] teams (with Baylor) with [--] WRs (plus [--] TEs) each recording a 20+ yard catch this season. [--] players have caught a pass and [--] have caught multiple"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1968057679190036592)  2025-09-16T21:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Texas Tech/Utah is somehow still flying under the radar nationally this could potentially be one of the best games of the season. SP+ says these are the #9 and #11 teams in Rsum SP+ meaning they're both playing some of the best ball in the country. Appointment viewing. The Top [--] College Football games of Week [--]. The Big Ten boasts some pivotal matchups and rivalry week comes early Which game are you most excited for this week https://t.co/NJnzJ5L1p3 The Top [--] College Football games of Week [--]. The Big Ten boasts some pivotal matchups and rivalry week comes early Which game are you most"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1968349138816483448)  2025-09-17T16:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JackTriceMafia Need Mouser to adjust the game plan to be a 4-down team. Ultra-aggressive knowing youll hit more often than you whiff. Give Rocco more opportunities to move the ball down the field and score TDs. Id argue were almost better off than trusting Konrardy to make every 50-yarder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1968430802238099675)  2025-09-17T21:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa State knelt out their final possession in the red zone in each of the [--] one-possession games theyve played. Ive seen a lot of people calling ISU overrated for their schedule and results but theyve been closer to blowing everyone out than losing any of those games. Number of one-possession and overtime Regular Season games each team has played so far in [----] [--] teams have played at least one such game Kansas State leads the way with [--] https://t.co/oP2QoRCc3f Number of one-possession and overtime Regular Season games each team has played so far in [----] [--] teams have played at least one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1968693616097849687)  2025-09-18T15:08Z [----] followers, 34.8K engagements


"@kcfannn3 @JeffWilly52 I did not say "really close to blowing them out" I said "closer to blowing them out than losing" which is accurate Iowa State was going to win that game by 10the points were on the boardbut they took the conservative win. KSU never even tied it in the last [--] minutes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1968727150187487307)  2025-09-18T17:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Was not joking. Wetjen may be better than DeJean on punt return not even joking. Wetjen may be better than DeJean on punt return not even joking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969191713479479722)  2025-09-20T00:07Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements


"I did not predict Oklahoma State being the Purdue of the Big [--] this year but I will take it (especially since ISU ends their season in Stillwater)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969232983329526266)  2025-09-20T02:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Again its so nice to be 4-0 on a bye week. Lets enjoy some football"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969388552929583149)  2025-09-20T13:09Z [----] followers, 21.7K engagements


"UPDATED 5-BID BIG [--] PATH. Everyone is so preoccupied talking about a 1-bid Big [--] that they've completely ignored the not-nearly-as-insane-as-it-sounds 5-bid Big 12: https://t.co/QMbUCc0SiF Everyone is so preoccupied talking about a 1-bid Big [--] that they've completely ignored the not-nearly-as-insane-as-it-sounds 5-bid Big 12: https://t.co/QMbUCc0SiF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969489423164182731)  2025-09-20T19:50Z [----] followers, 19.4K engagements


"I definitely feel that Iowa State is overrated in the AP Poll but feeling thankful were not Illinois"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969571545329910214)  2025-09-21T01:17Z [----] followers, 18.8K engagements


"The Big [--] wraps up their power conference non-conference slate with an 8-6 record against P4 teams second only to the SEC in win percentage and total wins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969600036313976937)  2025-09-21T03:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Add in the fact Utah lost and Oklahoma State is now a cupcake on the schedule and I think you can say we won the BYE week. Again its so nice to be 4-0 on a bye week. Lets enjoy some football. https://t.co/HHGIDgytMM Again its so nice to be 4-0 on a bye week. Lets enjoy some football. https://t.co/HHGIDgytMM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969754565470814279)  2025-09-21T13:24Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements


"@cjm878734688 The Arkansas State game may be the least important result on ISUs schedule right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969764985397018983)  2025-09-21T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Big12clone Because ISU is overrated by the nature of the AP Poll not really anything to do with how theyve played. Moving up [--] spots after the Arkansas State game was 100% because of the teams around them not their own performance. And thats okay We dont have to pretend its not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969826162944909510)  2025-09-21T18:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"#14 Iowa State is the current Illinois/South Carolina that does not belong in the Top [--] They would be an underdog to all other ranked teams. Key win over Kansas State has lost all value. Survived 1-3 Arkansas State by [--] survived Iowa by [--] #14 Iowa State is the current Illinois/South Carolina that does not belong in the Top [--] They would be an underdog to all other ranked teams. Key win over Kansas State has lost all value. Survived 1-3 Arkansas State by [--] survived Iowa by 3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969918727933301226)  2025-09-22T00:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"It is okay to believe Iowa State is overrated just based on the nature of the AP Poll and how some of their wins have aged but saying they arent worthy of being a top-25 team at all is asinine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1969929457252307264)  2025-09-22T00:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"WEEK [--] BIG [--] SCHEDULE MATRIX The gap between first and last in the league has grown. The "average" Big [--] team would be: 16-point underdogs at Texas Tech 16-point favorites vs. Oklahoma State Tech is the early favorite but the race to Arlington is still wiiiiiide open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970109772323307802)  2025-09-22T12:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@brosonke21 Oh quite the opposite Hawk fans talked down on Iowa State for winning [--] or [--] games while playing a gauntlet and Cyclone fans wished they played Iowa's Big Ten West schedule You must be thinking of Cowherd or something. https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1728167974924583051 Im jealous of the Hawks. They win [--] games (again) they win their division (again) and they beat Iowa State (again). They werent even THAT good but it doesnt matter because *see above*. Iowa fans deserve to soak it in and enjoy sad Cyclone fans. Just glad the West is done."  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970168281203126764)  2025-09-22T16:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@McCormick_1991 I think they will but I'm not sure any of them will be against ranked teams (or teams that finish ranked)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970176260539326870)  2025-09-22T17:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@HeavyMetalEsq @brosonke21 Two years ago Iowa State played [--] teams in the regular season that finished ranked half of their schedule. That is the same amount that Iowa has played in the regular season since [----]. Combined. Five seasons six regular-season games against teams that finished ranked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970201035793932443)  2025-09-22T18:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I consider it pathetic if youre NOT on the list tbh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970257649825415360)  2025-09-22T22:43Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements


"@IowaProdz @u_fullback [----] #8 Oklahoma State (more recent than Iowa)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970282009529565216)  2025-09-23T00:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@IowaProdz @u_fullback That Oklahoma State team finished the year 12-2 and ranked #7 in the country after beating #5 Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl but I agree it is fun to be delusional when youve got nothing else to hold on to ☺"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970286572538077283)  2025-09-23T00:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@IowaProdz @u_fullback Also hilarious that you beat a top-10 Penn State team that same year. that finished 7-6 and unranked 😭 Iowa State wishes they got that scheduling luck and were finally getting it Have fun figuring out the types of schedules ISU played youre gonna hate it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970286976248295680)  2025-09-23T00:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Cyclones showing out in MNF 🥹"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970312518984966288)  2025-09-23T02:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Can we have a serious conversation about the worst team in the worst conference (Kent State MAC) playing a tougher schedule than HALF of the ACC Yes they were aggressive in non-con scheduling but THEY'RE IN THE WORST CONFERENCE IN AMERICA How is the ACC this bad Updated schedule difficulty The No. [--] power-rated team would be expected to win: [---] games vs Floridas schedule [----] games vs Middle Tennessees schedule https://t.co/5zBTuQsiD1 Updated schedule difficulty The No. [--] power-rated team would be expected to win: [---] games vs Floridas schedule [----] games vs Middle Tennessees schedule"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970541065565286623)  2025-09-23T17:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kelley's numbers are pretty bearish on Iowa State (underdog in [--] games and barely better than a coin flip in [--] more). The next [--] games are absolutely crucial if you want to be considered a serious team KFord says just a 17% chance of going 3-0 and AZ is a tough first test. #13 IOWA STATE https://t.co/5VFgtDcKrz #13 IOWA STATE https://t.co/5VFgtDcKrz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1970559770479280421)  2025-09-23T18:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Makes me realize how spoiled Iowa State fans have been. Jack Trice has hosted a ranked opponent in every season of the Campbell era (9) [--] total including [--] top-10 opponents (3-2 in those games). BYU (currently #25) and Arizona State (30th RV) are ISU's best shots this year. Come Saturday it will have been [----] days since a ranked opponent entered Kinnick Stadium (L #4 Michigan). Iowa City is going to rockin' 🎸 📸 Iowa Football @IAfootball_ X #iahsfb https://t.co/UbtkQWnxak Come Saturday it will have been [----] days since a ranked opponent entered Kinnick Stadium (L #4 Michigan). Iowa City is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1971207840175108107)  2025-09-25T13:39Z [----] followers, 21.2K engagements


"@stillnothawkize another fun fact is if you remove every ranked Iowa team from Iowa State's home schedule (just two) Jack Trice has still hosted a ranked team every season under Campbell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1971211625287057524)  2025-09-25T13:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The more insane stat here is that Iowa has hosted just ONE team that finished better than 6-6 in the regular season since that Michigan game in [----]. Home slate last [----] days: [--] team with winning record (10-2 ISU) [--] teams that finished 6-6 [--] teams with losing record or FCS Come Saturday it will have been [----] days since a ranked opponent entered Kinnick Stadium (L #4 Michigan). Iowa City is going to rockin' 🎸 📸 Iowa Football @IAfootball_ X #iahsfb https://t.co/UbtkQWnxak Come Saturday it will have been [----] days since a ranked opponent entered Kinnick Stadium (L #4 Michigan). Iowa City is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1971222253187784890)  2025-09-25T14:36Z [----] followers, 91.5K engagements


"@McCormick_1991 I do not represent Iowa State fans I am my own beast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1971263815548535029)  2025-09-25T17:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This quarterback led Iowa to a 10-4 season and the Big Ten title game in [----]. Fresh coat of paint and more importantly I have updated my QB spider chart app to include the [----] season as it stands today. Still gotta work on QB comps from previous years but for now if you want [----] data it is there https://t.co/NhAPDsEYNt https://t.co/KVAfEPgyBb Fresh coat of paint and more importantly I have updated my QB spider chart app to include the [----] season as it stands today. Still gotta work on QB comps from previous years but for now if you want [----] data it is there https://t.co/NhAPDsEYNt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1971315998897864938)  2025-09-25T20:48Z [----] followers, 36.2K engagements


"The scene of students IMMEDIATELY storming on a game-sealing INT in the end zone in OT is everything I love about CFB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1971769874696560969)  2025-09-27T02:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Almost entirely certain that Florida State receiver is now permanently part of the turf in Scott Stadium"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1971770619755917662)  2025-09-27T02:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Top-15 undefeated Iowa State hosting undefeated Arizona in their Big [--] home opener. Whiteout. Night game. Flyover. The vibes are going to be off the charts. Not many games in my lifetime where I *expect* Jack Trice to be one of the best environments in CFB. Tonight I do. 🌪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1971915949738762409)  2025-09-27T12:32Z [----] followers, 14.1K engagements


"Hansen finds every extra yard he can I love him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972088002227982588)  2025-09-27T23:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For what its worth Iowa State is 31-1 in Big [--] games when leading at halftime since 2017"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972100316394070463)  2025-09-28T00:45Z [----] followers, 10.7K engagements


"@AlexDean357261 @ISU_Clone2020 @TygaWoods13 @grok Texas Tech last year 😭🤮"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972106478325764456)  2025-09-28T01:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Iowa State losing three of their top [--] DBs seems very bad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972107946349023453)  2025-09-28T01:15Z [----] followers, 17.8K engagements


"Matt Campbell now has winning records against [--] current Big [--] teams with a losing record to only [--] teams (3-5 vs. Oklahoma State 0-1 vs. Arizona State)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972131523538440638)  2025-09-28T02:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa State now claiming Ireland Hawaii parts of California and Arizona and obviously some of the Midwest. We love a diversified portfolio. FBS College Football Imperialism Map after Week [--] #CFBimperialism⚔ Rules: FBS teams divide USA by closest county. Beating a team takes its territory & keeps it all until a loss (all goes to the winner) but teams can get back on the map by defeating others with land https://t.co/c83M9eLDly FBS College Football Imperialism Map after Week [--] #CFBimperialism⚔ Rules: FBS teams divide USA by closest county. Beating a team takes its territory & keeps it all until"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972357056196915648)  2025-09-28T17:45Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements


"Rocco Becht is just the 6th college football player since [----] to record negative rushing yards AND [--] or more rushing touchdowns. His [---] yards are the least (most least) yards among that group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972360785557889034)  2025-09-28T18:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Iowa State is ranked in the AP Poll for the 50th week in the Matt Campbell era (9.5 seasons). The Cyclones had been ranked [--] weeks total in the [--] years prior. [--] of the [--] weeks have been spent in the top-15. ISU had spent just [--] weeks in the top-15 in the [--] years prior. BREAKING: College Football AP Poll🚨 https://t.co/dcCZPsWxbm https://t.co/YGBcORMtbL BREAKING: College Football AP Poll🚨 https://t.co/dcCZPsWxbm https://t.co/YGBcORMtbL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972364600499905017)  2025-09-28T18:15Z [----] followers, 19.3K engagements


"Remember when Colorado lost a close game to Georgia Tech in Week [--] and the media called the Big [--] a 1-bid league Then the Big [--] won 6-straight vs. the ACC and now Georgia Tech is the 2nd-highest-ranked ACC team while Colorado is easily the 2nd-worst team in the Big [--] lmao. Records vs. non-conference Power [--] schools/Notre Dame SEC 10-4 (71%) Big [--] 8-6 (57%) Big Ten 5-6 (45%) American 6-11 (35%) ACC 5-12 (29%) Mountain West 4-11 (26%) Sun Belt 1-15 (6%) MAC 1-22 (4%) Pac-12 0-5 (0%) CUSA 0-11 (0%) Records vs. non-conference Power [--] schools/Notre Dame SEC 10-4 (71%) Big [--] 8-6 (57%) Big Ten"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972678580204077371)  2025-09-29T15:03Z [----] followers, 45.9K engagements


"@hawkeye_reggie This was Iowa States reality for years. I empathize for a second but then remember the clowning ISU got and suddenly I dont care anymore"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972732697693896705)  2025-09-29T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@BethGoetzBurner @hawkeye_reggie That's exactly what Iowa is this year dog shit and poorly coached. That's why they'll finish 7-5 just like Iowa State in [----]. They are the same team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972736219273715953)  2025-09-29T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@hawkeye_reggie @MahomesToDejean It's because their best win was a 7-6 Iowa State team everyone else was worse. You don't need a QB for that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972737339698163853)  2025-09-29T18:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@BethGoetzBurner @hawkeye_reggie You didn't catch my sarcasm. But that's my point you call [----] or [----] Iowa State "dog shit" because they went 7-5 while ignoring the fact that is Iowa's reality going forward. except Iowa won't have the top-10 wins like ISU had. It sucks doesn't it What a shame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972738765480501682)  2025-09-29T19:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@BethGoetzBurner @hawkeye_reggie Buddy you're about to play ISU's [----] schedule this year and finish 6-6 I promise I'd rather be me right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972741211871203697)  2025-09-29T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@BethGoetzBurner @hawkeye_reggie ISU's first [--] games in [----] were so embarrassing: Beat an FCS team Lose to eventual 10-win in-state rival Beat a bad G5 team Beat a bottom-half conference opponent Lose to a (final) top-10 team 3-2 heading into the bye with [--] more ranked teams on the schedule. Pathetic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972756146009280844)  2025-09-29T20:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@BethGoetzBurner @hawkeye_reggie Quick logic check we can't compare these teams for these reasons: Indiana 2024: 11-2 #10 final rank (made 12-team CFP) Oklahoma 2021: 11-2 #10 final rank (missed 4-team CFP) ISU 2024: Finished #2 in Big [--] Iowa 2021: Finished #2 in Big Ten"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972762528179728804)  2025-09-29T20:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"WEEK [--] BIG [--] SCHEDULE MATRIX No earth-shattering changes this week. One thing that caught my eye: ISU and Baylor avoid the [--] "toughest" possible games in the league this year which could be a big advantage (12th and 13th in projected B12 SOS). Fun weekend ahead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972775593428259232)  2025-09-29T21:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Easy to look ahead to back-to-back home games against #23 BYU and #25 Arizona State but these next two games are so so important. Essentially the same probability of going 2-0 in these next two (32.8%) as the following two (30.5%). Massive game in Cincinnati this weekend. IOWA STATE https://t.co/1iJ8i9XMEm IOWA STATE https://t.co/1iJ8i9XMEm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972781180484542584)  2025-09-29T21:51Z [----] followers, 12.9K engagements


"@MountainBull27 Im not even arguing against that but its interesting the narrative was so quickly the Big [--] has no shot while they are absolutely silent on the ACC an objectively worse conference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972790780676002063)  2025-09-29T22:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I love this concept passionately. Had all the cameras rolling📹 https://t.co/2G0PkLeQ0p Had all the cameras rolling📹 https://t.co/2G0PkLeQ0p"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1972830408065867993)  2025-09-30T01:06Z [----] followers, 20.6K engagements


"Weird quirk or a trend Since [----] Iowa State is 7-1 in the 6th game of the season (all double-digit wins and a 1-point loss): '17: 45-0 vs. KU '18: 30-14 vs. #6 WVU '19: 38-14 @ WVU '20: 55-22 @ KU '21: 33-20 @ KSU '22: 9-10 vs. #20 KSU '23: 27-14 vs. TCU '24: 28-16 @ WVU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1973016055808422302)  2025-09-30T13:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"According to FEI data Iowa State leads the nation in punt efficiency (possession value generated per punt). They are #2 in the nation in percent of defensive drives started inside the opponent's 20-yard line (34%). Can't spell PERKINS without SNIPER. This guy isn't getting talked about enough. Averaging [--] yards a punt and pinned Arizona inside the ten yard line twice on Saturday https://t.co/hGGvtD8Vz1 This guy isn't getting talked about enough. Averaging [--] yards a punt and pinned Arizona inside the ten yard line twice on Saturday https://t.co/hGGvtD8Vz1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1973037699226538269)  2025-09-30T14:50Z [----] followers, 21.6K engagements


"Being genuine: If you believe Iowas Big Ten/CFP hopes are toast giving Hank Brown half a season of starts is way better for the programs future (especially with heavy offseason losses) than rolling out a hobbled Gronowski. Im a hater so I dont want this. But its true. Tim Lester says he and Iowa still don't know Mark Gronowski's current health status. Says that Kirk Ferentz should be able to provide more clarity next week. Tim Lester says he and Iowa still don't know Mark Gronowski's current health status. Says that Kirk Ferentz should be able to provide more clarity next week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1973204223107178953)  2025-10-01T01:52Z [----] followers, 11.1K engagements


"I love this measure because its a much easier to understand version of strength of record. Plenty of Iowa State aint played no one takes out there but the reality is very few teams would be 5-0 against their schedule (they are 8th in the elite FBS team metric as well). Wins above what an average FBS team would expect to have against the schedule faced through Week [--] per FEI: +2.9 Ole Miss +2.4 Texas A&M +2.3 Ohio State +2.2 Iowa State +2.2 Miami +2.2 Indiana +1.9 Oklahoma +1.8 Missouri +1.8 Arizona State +1.8 Georgia Tech Wins above what an average FBS team would expect to have against the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1973365902780539251)  2025-10-01T12:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ESPN_BillC FWIW I think many Iowa State fans would argue Rocco Becht is underrated on this list but I think you did a great job at an impossible task"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1973441235949060602)  2025-10-01T17:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@AustinWagner23 The Mississippi State team that ranks lower in offensive defensive and special teams efficiency than Iowa State Yes. That one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1973560113505202522)  2025-10-02T01:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"It would be extremely funny if Iowa State pulled out the gold pants for the first time in a decade. Stylin' & Profilin' repping our school colors. https://t.co/nghCezh8CC Stylin' & Profilin' repping our school colors. https://t.co/nghCezh8CC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1973921009712705627)  2025-10-03T01:20Z [----] followers, 50.9K engagements


"LMAO. Every player listed as questionable yesterday is listed as OUT today (except Coffey). The early week press conference is just an exercise in how big of a lie they can tell before the official availability reports come out. I would bet my mortgage that Cummings-Coleman will be no better than questionable on tomorrow's availability list. I would bet my mortgage that Cummings-Coleman will be no better than questionable on tomorrow's availability list"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1973937479201009785)  2025-10-03T02:25Z [----] followers, 22.7K engagements


"Hey guys back from an overwhelming 2-year-olds birthday party. Time to sit back relax and watch some Iowa State footbOH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1974529455570952491)  2025-10-04T17:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Texas and Penn State dropping out and Cincinnati receiving more votes than both (#26) is a very surprising good thing. BREAKING: New AP Top [--] Poll 🏈 Did the voters get it right this week https://t.co/CImevF7MDq BREAKING: New AP Top [--] Poll 🏈 Did the voters get it right this week https://t.co/CImevF7MDq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1974900988403454401)  2025-10-05T18:14Z [----] followers, 18.5K engagements


"I have watched every single angle available on TikTok of Hilary Duff being Sally at Austin City Limits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1975389404903723279)  2025-10-07T02:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Interesting conference data using the Massey Composite ratings (average of 60+ computer rankings). AVERAGE RANK [--]. SEC [----] [--]. Big Ten [----] [--]. Big [--] [----] [--]. ACC [----] MEDIAN RANK [--]. SEC [----] [--]. Big [--] [----] [--]. Big Ten [----] [--]. ACC [----] Pretty clear best and worst"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1975571057248719002)  2025-10-07T14:36Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements


"Wow I absolutely hate it. Beveled TT 4evr. A modernized Double T and a new brand that resonates with our history and will define Texas Tech Athletics for future generations. 🔗 https://t.co/37TiDTk2ay https://t.co/QnU5nGTtJq A modernized Double T and a new brand that resonates with our history and will define Texas Tech Athletics for future generations. 🔗 https://t.co/37TiDTk2ay https://t.co/QnU5nGTtJq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1975575721000247379)  2025-10-07T14:55Z [----] followers, 13K engagements


"Best ISU running backs since 2010: [--]. Breece Hall [--]. David Montgomery [--]. Alexander Robinson [--]. Mike Warren [--]. Aaron Wimberly (the forgotten son) nobody understands the bond between a boy and the RB he watched when he was [--] https://t.co/NMv68FzZJ5 nobody understands the bond between a boy and the RB he watched when he was [--] https://t.co/NMv68FzZJ5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1975593306571882682)  2025-10-07T16:05Z [----] followers, 18.8K engagements


"@BethGoetzBurner Absolutely. And they've cocooned themselves with bad non-con scheduling and only [--] conference games. Allows more teams to be bowl eligible and convinces people they're just really battle-tested [--] or 7-win teams (they're actually just mid)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1975641049994567843)  2025-10-07T19:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@stillnothawkize @KXnO1stQuarter Agreed. A school like Iowa (4 "ranked" wins since [----] but [--] wins against schools that finished ranked) is living a lie while schools like Iowa State (8 "ranked" wins [--] against teams in the final rankings) are not respected enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1976273081015640520)  2025-10-09T13:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@stillnothawkize @KXnO1stQuarter @KXnO1stQuarter please read my comment on air"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1976275313668820999)  2025-10-09T13:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Christ. What an absolute embarrassment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1977146554680279542)  2025-10-11T22:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Field rushed by the opposing crowd two games in a row and Im starting to think were not good enough to get field rushed lmao"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1977147540933075143)  2025-10-11T23:01Z [----] followers, 11.3K engagements


"@Hassel_Chris @AndrewCDowns @IowaEverywhere Going to be abysmal viewership tonight. Your biggest fans are hurting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1977178081342411254)  2025-10-12T01:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@DoctorLocks69 Judging by your other tweets you absolutely despise Iowa State my guy lmao. Apology accepted enjoy your time on this website being a weirdo nerd in people's replies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1977822146278940819)  2025-10-13T19:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@CF_Budge Alabama and Georgia do not deserve to be above Texas Tech. Winning comfortably at Utah is a more impressive than squeaking by at Tennessee and every other win has been dominant. Florida State is turning into a bad loss. I don't get why Tech is lagging behind"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1977840873997205583)  2025-10-13T20:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I love the October tradition of scrambling to connect names to faces and jerseys so I'm not massively confused watching my favorite college basketball team in early November. S/O to @MaxBarrCBB for the graphic. Cyclones Hoops are almost back. 🌪 https://t.co/ZP7J1d2o9G S/O to @MaxBarrCBB for the graphic. Cyclones Hoops are almost back. 🌪 https://t.co/ZP7J1d2o9G"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1977852541560922154)  2025-10-13T21:42Z [----] followers, 28.3K engagements


"54 total teams are ranked across the three current @AP_Top25 polls. [--] teams are ranked in two polls. [--] team (Tennessee) is ranked in all [--] current AP Polls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978142392722063387)  2025-10-14T16:54Z [----] followers, 12.8K engagements


"@adaamdavis Youre cherry picking his record as head coach in the Big 12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978217819633230054)  2025-10-14T21:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@PaperWadofGod Iowa State fans complained about playing in Jonesboro Arkansas because it was a horrific tactical move after traveling to Dublin playing a game just [--] days after returning home playing an emotional rivalry game and then that. Would have rather played a horrible team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978281769917981114)  2025-10-15T02:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@TheJCMorning @CycloneLarry69 @HeavyMetalEsq full circle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978457223769501779)  2025-10-15T13:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"BYU-Utah gets the Big Noon Kickoff Show onsite for a top-25 matchup and primetime [--] p.m. kickoff on FOX. Oklahoma will be on the SEC Network at 11:45 a.m. this weekend. An 11-1 B12 Holy War is irrelevant nationally. But hey at least the Twitter account is feisty. An 11-1 B12 Holy War is irrelevant nationally. But hey at least the Twitter account is feisty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978475612995207522)  2025-10-15T14:58Z [----] followers, 49.4K engagements


"The absolute best thing Cyclone fans can do at this stage is abandon any hope for a Big [--] title run sell out JTS for the next three games and get some quality wins protecting home turf and set yourself up for a shot at back-to-back 10-win seasons. Even that is optimistic. There are [--] realistic scenarios Iowa State makes the Big [--] title game if Utah beats BYU Saturday There are [--] realistic scenarios Iowa State makes the Big [--] title game if Utah beats BYU Saturday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978820623364231427)  2025-10-16T13:49Z [----] followers, 40K engagements


"@SpencerJSpoony Larry is not wrong and paths exist but I will not be using [--] ounce of my energy looking at scenarios until at LEAST after the ASU game and that's IF Iowa State goes 2-0 over the next three weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978823423376642057)  2025-10-16T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@CrazzzyyyKyyyle @CycloneLarry69 I'd rather try to enjoy the rest of the season for what it is than be glued to every Big [--] game and chase unlikely scenarios the rest of the season. If we stumble into a tie-breaker scenario that's gravy. But we lucked into one last year I'm not counting on back-to-back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978826920822247558)  2025-10-16T14:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@KSUFan33 @KyleGAdema An 8-year $68.5M offer from the Detroit Lions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978932497678205041)  2025-10-16T21:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@HawkeyeHouston never mind I am suddenly jealous 😭 I hope my kids hold on to my memories of Iowa State in the year [----] and throw it in other peoples face"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1978990706032050606)  2025-10-17T01:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@AustinWagner23"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/1979540771012591957)  2025-10-18T13:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Forget about the first week of school it's the first week of college football. That's something to celebrate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/371994875404619777)  2013-08-26T13:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"That [----] basketball team is the first Iowa State basketball memory I have. Really sad if true about Vroman. http://t.co/QF35nCR4od"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/615651575474683904)  2015-06-29T22:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"There's so much talk about "next year will be like night and day" for Iowa basketball and I'm beginning to wonder. what if it's not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/824471284851544064)  2017-01-26T04:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"College football may not be here yet but the college football podcast me and my buddies started is. Excited about this project https://x.com/tgatesociety/status/872463771087798272 There are over [--] days left until CFB returns. Let @Curroneus @_AlexGookin and @Ty13rGross get you one hour closer. https://t.co/9rMudOCJRr https://x.com/tgatesociety/status/872463771087798272 There are over [--] days left until CFB returns. Let @Curroneus @_AlexGookin and @Ty13rGross get you one hour closer. https://t.co/9rMudOCJRr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/872466124201484289)  2017-06-07T14:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"oh noooo prayers to the fans of the chicago cubs in my timeline"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/918255270400274432)  2017-10-11T23:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Iowa State basketball 2017-18"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/932431015905292288)  2017-11-20T02:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I am still flabbergasted by Babb's emergence but it's even crazier knowing both Babb and Wigginton will be back next year. These stats may not be sustainable but they're incredibly impressive right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/939568937074921472)  2017-12-09T18:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"I dont know when it will be available for relistening but @TravisHines21s analysis on the Hawkeyes basketball team is worth the listen. No one seems to have the answer for them but he definitely breaks down the issues as well as anybody"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_AlexGookin/status/949422680293498880)  2018-01-05T23:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

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