Cyclones Fall vs. Memphis, Bears Dominate in Seattle - The Lunch Rush - November 4, 2026

Trent Condon returns for a packed Tuesday edition of The Lunch Rush, breaking down a college basketball tip-off split across the state, Monday Night Football dominance, a deep dive into the College Football Playoff picture, and upcoming gridiron previews! Cyclone Hoops Stumble in Opener: Iowa State men's basketball opens the season on a disappointing note, falling at home to Memphis. Trent breaks down what went wrong for the Cyclones, early season rotation questions, and where ISU needs to adjust. Winning Starts for Iowa & Iowa State Women: Both the Hawkeye and Cyclone women’s hoops programs kicked off their regular season campaigns with convincing victories. Trent recaps the standout individual performances and key takeaways from opening night. Bears Dominate Seahawks on MNF: The Chicago Bears put on a clinic at Lumen Field, rolling past Seattle on Monday Night Football. Trent breaks down Caleb Williams' command of the offense, Chicago's stifling defense, and what this statement win means for their NFC North push. The 12-Team CFP as It SHOULD Look: With November football officially underway, Trent delivers his own definitive 12-team College Football Playoff rankings and bracket projection—breaking down who actually deserves a spot versus what the committee will do. Today’s Guest Lineup: Nick Athan (Chiefs Blitz) – Joining the show to analyze the Kansas City Chiefs following their second straight loss and where KC needs to recalibrate before Week 9. Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) - Hawkeye and College Football talk before the reveal in the College Football Playoff Committee. Vinnie Iyer (The Sporting News) – Stopping by for an NFL Week 8 recap, big-picture league takeaways, plus an early breakdown and preview of Iowa’s upcoming matchup against Northwestern. Plus: Trent’s Picks Presented by Circa Sports Trent wraps up the broadcast with his top plays, sharp line movements, and early best bets for the week ahead in college football and the NFL! Tune in live on ESPN Des Moines and across the Rush Radio Network, or catch the podcast replay on demand!