Jake Brend is the Chief Content Producer at Local 5 News We Are Iowa (WOI-DT). He specializes in sports journalism, focusing on team sports, major league sports, and sports business and marketing, with a keen interest in competitive sports and tournaments. Jake's work has been featured in ABC10, CycloneFanatic.com, and NewsBreak.
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Jake Brend focuses heavily on local sports, particularly high school and college football in Iowa. He provides extensive event coverage as well as announcements related to local sporting events.
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As everyone continues to learn the backstories of the 2026 Cyclones, wide receiver Cody Jackson opens up about his difficult journey through college footba
By: Jake Brend
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers holds his media day press conference 17 days ahead of the season opener against Southeast Missouri State. Rogers shares where his team is at in fall camp compared to last year, how certain position battles are shaping out, what atmosphere he expects at Jack Trice Stadium, how the Iowa […]
In a day and age where there’s not a ton normal in the sport of college football, Aiden Flora is still what’s right about the sport. Jake Brend explains ho
By: Jake Brend
Chris Babb dunks over Marcus Smart in an 87-76 win at Hilton Coliseum on March 6, 2013. Image courtesy of Iowa State Athletics Former Cyclone Chris Babb announces his retirement after 13 seasons as a professional, via his Instagram. After graduating Iowa State, Babb played in seven different countries: France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Russia, Turkey […]
By: Jake Brend
Iowa State quarterbacks coach Keith Heckendorf goes in-depth on his room, sharing how Jaylen Raynor is improving his pre-snap abilities in the pro-style offense. Heckendorf also shares how his downfield passing ability is developing and what role the of QB running game can provide. Heckendorf weighs in on the QB2 battle between Connor Moberly and […]
By: Jake Brend
Apr 18, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) reacts after making a three point shot against the Miami Heat during the second half at State Farm Arena. (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Iowa State legend Georges Niang will enter his 11th NBA season with the Golden State Warriors, signing a one-year, $3.9 million […]
By: Jake Brend
Iowa State kicks off game week by releasing the first depth chart of the Jimmy Rogers era. Courtesty of Iowa State Athletics.
By: Jake Brend
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers prepares for his first game as a Cyclone. What’s identity of his team? What does winning look like aside from the score? Rogers goes in-depth into his coaching demeanor on the sideline, updates injuries and shares the goals of the 2026 Cyclones. Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl previews […]
The Jesse Bobbit defense lived up to the hype and got to the quarterback. Jaylen Raynor showed some flashes but also some room to grow. Overall, the Cyclon
By: Jake Brend
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers holds a press conference ahead of his first Cy-Hawk game to talk about the rivalry and his respect for Kirk Ferentz. Rogers goes in-depth on Iowa’s scheme changes since he coached against them back in 2022 and what it takes to match their physicality in Kinnick’s atmosphere. Iowa State’s […]
