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When the rain started pouring and the wind began to whip around Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, everything was playing into the Hawkeyes' hands. Right? Right??Wrong, as this week Tyson and Justin dissect another instance of the Oregon Ducks wiping out another Big Ten Bully.
Purdidn't.The Ohio State Buckeyes dispatched the Purdue Boilermakers with one starting wideout and one starting offensive tackle tied behind their backs, winning 34-10 on the road in West Lafayette, Indiana. Ohio State luckily avoided some of the nasty weather we saw in other games around the Big Ten on Saturday, but it wasn't one of the prettier games we've seen in the Ryan Day era. Then again, that can happen at Purdue. We looked back at the Buckeyes' road win, discussed the key players, moments, and plays, and checked back on our picks to click and our final score predictions. After dissecting Ohio State's win over the Boilermakers, we took a quick spin around the rest of the B1G to see how other teams fared. Indiana looked to be in trouble against Penn State on the road, but the Nittany Lions stayed true to their nature and found a way to lose a close game against a top 10 team. We saw a few familiar things from Jim Knowles' defense on the decisive drive. Elsewhere, Nebraska's new quarterback had himself a nice game on the road as the Huskers beat UCLA out west. Oregon struggled in Iowa, but the Ducks pulled out a late win, with an untimely fumble by the Hawkeyes helping the visitors avoid a Kinnick Stadium upset. Rutgers got a vital win in a bid for bowl eligibility but the Scarlet Knights will still have a tough road to get to six wins. And, what do you know? Wisconsin won in conference play. We also looked ahead to the matchups coming up this weekend. The Badgers will probably not win two in a row when they visit Bloomington. Probably. Meanwhile, Iowa will have a tough time bouncing back when they visit USC. There are some fun matchups coming up in Week 12. Finally, we previewed Ohio State's home game against UCLA. The Bruins' quarterback has played a night game at Ohio Stadium within the past year, and this trip to Columbus doesn't seem likely to yield a much better result. A raucous Horseshoe crowd, the nation's most efficient quarterback, and a bad Bruin defense don't seem to make for a good combination. We break down the matchup and provide our picks to click on Saturday on both sides of the ball and make our score predictions. We would love to hear from you, so please reach out with your feedback and questions below in the comments section or send us an email at silverbulletspod@gmail.com. Any questions directed toward us will be answered on our next show.Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, share, and follow the show over on Twitter at @SilvrBulletsPod.As always, thanks for listening! 0:20 - An easy but boring day in West Lafayette. 26:05 - A look around the B1G. Penn State ain't gonna not Penn State, but maybe Saturday things will get better for the Nittany Lions. 47:03 - The Buckeyes host UCLA in a rare November night game. We discuss
2 hours and 26 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Men's Basketball vs Oakland Starts at :53 Everyone said "nice" at the halftime of this game. At first it didn't seem like the results meant much because Oakland looked really bad, but then they went and had a close game against Purdue. How much can you gather about Michigan fromhere? Trey McKenney was 6-8 from three and looked the part. He also had four assists and no turnovers, there were some Darius Morris qualities about him. Do they go with the very big rotation with Yaxel out? Will Tschetter seems to get more minutes when Yaxel is out, would like to see him step up as a four year player. Wake Forest was a bubble team last year and look like one this year, that game will tell us more about Michigan. 2. Previewing Men's Basketball in the Big Ten Starts at 21:31 In reverse Kenpom order Penn State They're bad. Rutgers How is this team even going to score a basket? They have seven teams scheduled in the 200s. Minnesota Niko Medved's first year at Minnesota, but the roster does not look good. They'll compete with Rutgers and Penn State for the bottom spot. Oregon 35th in the preseason but have fallen considerably after a one point win over Hawaii and a four point win over Rice. They have a transfer from Elon, the Oregon NIL budget must be focusing on football. Maryland The only Big Ten team with a loss. They shot terribly against Georgetown and were only in it because they scored 30 points off of free throws. Northwestern They bring back Nick Martinelli, the guy who makes the worst shots you've ever seen (complimentary). They've blown out Mercyhurst and Boston, which would be impressive if it was hockey. Their center looks like Elvis. Washington Very young team starting two freshmen and two sophomores. Nebrasketball Sam Hoiberg is still playing a majority of minutes, but at least the mustache is gone. They bring in the Icelandic Unicorn. Iowa Ben McCollum's first year. Tavion Banks looked great at Drake last year but will probably hit a wall against the Big Ten. Ohio State They beat IU Indianapolis 118-102, eek. They've retained a few players which is a big thing in college basketball now. Michigan State More continuity and the best win in the Big Ten so far (69-66 over Arkansas). They're very experienced. They were awful at three point shooting a year ago and so far they're at 20% this year. This doesn't seem like a team that's going to win the league by three games but they didn't look like that last year. Indiana Year one for Darian DeVries. They bring in a lot of new players and we don't know what to expect. This team is loaded with seniors. They're going to do what they do and then go away. UCLA Mick Cronin is awesome, actually. How can a team starting Xavier Booker at center be? They have shooting but defense and rebounding are big questions. What if Mick Cronin yells at them more? USC Hey it's Terrance Williams. USC is surprisingly putting together a basketball program. Wisconsin They're 18th in Kenpom and looking at the roster doesn't make sense. There's no bench, either. Purdue They bring back Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn. Fletcher Loyer is also back. Their 10 point win over Oakland was awkward. Jack Benter is an interesting freshman at guard. You can't second guess Matt Painter but they're missing their classic giant center that they build around. Illinois This team is huge. They absolutely blew out Jackson State and Florida Gulf Coast. Pronounce Ivisic, or Petrovic, or Stojakovic, or Jakstsys. 3. Hot Takes and Hockey Updates Starts at 1:15:30 Takes hotter than the opposite of Kinnick Stadium, that looked miserable. Michigan split with Wisconsin over the weekend in a return to reality series. But it felt like worse than a split for what got exposed. Michigan couldn't get out of their zone but most teams on the schedule won't be able to replicate what Wisconsin did. Goalie Jack Ivankovic also just had a bad weekend which happens. Friday was such a fun game that was getting ruined by piped in music. They're being told to turn it down. Wisconsin seemed to really get under Michigan's skin and the frustration came out. The Big Ten is one of the best hockey leagues in the world and the league barely broadcasts games. 4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:45:28 Indiana 27, Penn State 24 Absolutely bonkers ending. The final two catches were amazing. This game raised questions about Indiana's ability to block next-level guys. Mendoza was pressured on 50% of dropbacks. Penn State did start the season with a group of players you would've thought would do that, though. All Penn State quarterbacks are now "The Grunk". Indiana was 2-25 against Penn State coming into this game and this was their first ever win in Happy Valley, the feels are still amazing for Hoosiers fans. Oregon 18, Iowa 16 Oregon went into Kinnick during a rain storm and got almost the full Iowa experience (except that the safety happened to Iowa). The only stat that matters is that Oregon survived a November night(ish) game in Kinnick, survive and advance in that scenario. Wisconsin 13, Washington 10 Played in similar conditions as Oregon vs Iowa, except this game sucked! Wisconsin's lead passer was the punter. This was a Big Ten West game and someone had to lose. If this wasn't in a sleet storm then Demond Williams probably gets more than 134 passing yards. Nebraska 28, UCLA 21 Nebraska QB TJ Lateef goes 13/15 for 205 yards and 3 touchdowns. Dylan Raiola who? This was a very Big Ten game with limited possessions because both teams ran the ball a lot. Nebraska goes through so many running backs but might've finally found a guy. Rutgers 35, Maryland 20 Rutgers' running back Antwan Raymond rushed for 240 yards but Rutgers got outrushed. Maryland had six explosive plays and had a -0.4 EPA outside of those. Rutgers rescued their bowl hopes. USC 38, Northwestern 17 The boxscore is a blowout. USC had a fake punt pass that wasn't even legal. Why did they pull that out against Northwestern? It was close at the time. 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Richard and Alex take you through dozens of Week 11 college football games, highlighting the most interesting stuff to get you all caught up:Oregon's grits out a win at Kinnick Stadium after Iowa pulled the Ducks down into a literal puddle and threatened to keep them thereOmar Cooper makes a historic catch at Penn State, which Alex says has a case for the best of all time and Richard is just trying to tear downTexas Tech sits on BYU, making clear that the Red Raiders are the best team in the Big 12Sonny Dykes loses the TCU fanbaseTexas A&M treats Mizzou's third-string freshman QB very rudelyVanderbilt stays alive by beating an Auburn team that changed its on-field identity overnightWake Forest beats UVA, Cal beats Louisville, and the ACC continues to be a mess. Could this conference miss the playoff? There's a path!Boston College devolves into a bad situationFlorida State brings nothing to the table in yet another lossNotre Dame overwhelms Navy and keeps marching toward the playoffTulane beats Memphis, making another disappointing year for the TigersUTSA games keep ending up in wars of words between the coachesArmy's latest endless drive to close out the Temple OwlsTennesaw State UniversityOregon State's special teams reach new levels of ignominyMontana survives on a SPIKE FUMBLE?? We'd never seen it, eitherAnd a lot more. That's just a sample. Producer: Anthony VitoThanks to our partners and subscribers20% off Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDJoin Homefield, Steven Godfrey, and Ryan Nanni in Athens on Friday.Enter to win airfare and lodging for a trip to New York City on conference championship weekend at https://www.nokiantyres.com/SZD This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe
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FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games of the weekend as the race for Playoffs spots heats up. He begins by previewing his game on Big Noon Saturday as #2 Indiana takes on the team that began the season at #2, Penn State. He then makes his picks in a pivotal Big Ten matchup as #9 Oregon faces a difficult road trip at Kinnick Stadium against #20 Iowa. Klatt also makes his pick in the Top-10 matchup between the 2 favorites in the Big 12 as #7 BYU faces #8 Texas Tech. He wraps up his picks by considering whether we should expect a bounce back effort from LSU as they play their first game since the firing of Brian Kelly against #4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. 0:00-2:17 Intro2:18-10:04 Indiana vs. Penn State10:05-13:52 Oregon vs. Iowa13:53-16:39 BYU vs. Texas Tech16:40-21:30 Texas A&M vs. Missouri21:31-24:29 LSU vs. Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to opening night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the new look Iowa Basketball team under Ben McCollum before taking a deep dive into the Iowa-Oregon game at Kinnick Stadium this weekend. What's the blueprint to an upset? All this and more presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Voice of Hawkeyes radio, Gary Dolphin is kind enough to join the guys to preview the Ducks trip to Kinnick Stadium and is a good sport with guys as well.
That Minnesota win was so good that the Hawkeye 4DT guys decided to take their own bye week. Have no fear, this week's episode jumps in the way back time machine (you know, like, 10 days ago) to recap Iowa's 41-3 domination of the Golden Gophers before turning full attention to this week's matchup against Oregon inside Kinnick Stadium. After scoring TDs in all three phases, the Hawkeyes entered the bye week on a roll and looking to get healthy, while the fans spent that time dreaming about some November and Kinnick magic against Puddles and the rest of the Ducks. Brian and Zach provide their 4DT breakdown of the Iowa football squad heading into meaningful November games - while many (most?) Iowa fans left the Hawks' playoff hopes for dead after the Indiana game, with four games left in the 2025 season, the guys look at what it will take for Iowa to finally break into the CFP discussion and find themselves in the 12-team tournament. Yeah, yeah - one game at a time . . . but no harm in dreaming big, right? Hawkeye 4DT is weekly Iowa Hawkeyes matchup and team analysis. Brian & Zach break down opponent tendencies, scheme, personnel usage, and keys to the game—nothing else. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket and Casts: http://hawkeye4dt.libsyn.com/podcast Connect: @Hawkeye4DT on X/Twitter & Facebook. #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks #Iowa #Hawkeyes #BigTen #B1G #OregonFootball #4DTFootball #BeatOregon
There are going to be a ton of eyes on Iowa City this Saturday when Oregon comes to Kinnick Stadium for the first time since joining the Big Ten Conference. This matchup has College Football Playoff implications on the line! HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough are here to break everything down. The two of them go into detail about different schemes Iowa might try to throw at Oregon, what Dante Moore brings to the table, keys for the Hawkeyes and so much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Iowa destroys Minnesota 41-3 to retain the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. The Hawkeyes (6-1, 4-1 Big Ten) are playing some of their best football in the past decade setting up a massive game at Kinnick Stadium in two weeks against Oregon. Hassel says ESPN's FPI has it right by ranking Iowa in the top 20. Iowa State's slide continues with a 41-27 loss at home to BYU. The Cyclones (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) showed promise in the first half, but costly mistakes and turnovers plague Matt Campbell's team once again. Arizona State comes to Ames this week and could be without their starting quarterback Sam Leavitt who left last week's game twice against Houston with injuries. The coaching carousel continues as Brian Kelly is now out at LSU. That leaves openings now at LSU, Penn State, Florida, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech, Arkansas, Stanford, and UCLA. Plus, our BIGGER BETTER BOLDER moments from the weekend. Presented by Fareway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Minnesota Gophers are blown out 41-3 by the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. The Minnesota Gophers losing in this manner isn't acceptable. Can the Minnesota Gophers bounce back next week against Michigan State? Will the Minnesota Gophers still get to 7 wins?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a two Swarmcast kind of week here at HawkeyeInsider.com. Our staff has been active all week long previewing what kind of matchup this is going to be, but it's important to bring in the outside perspective. David Eickholt welcomes in 247Sports' Ryan Burns. The two of them take a deep dive into what the matchup could look like, why Mark Gronowski is going to be such a factor and a lot more. Burns also sheds some light on this year's Gophers team and if they have what it takes to knock off Iowa in Kinnick Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of [Podcast Name], we break down Penn State's heartbreaking 25-24 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium—the Nittany Lions' fourth straight defeat in Iowa City by five points or fewer. Join us as we dissect how the defense, ranked 71st against the run, crumbled in the second half, giving up massive chunks on the ground including a game-changing 67-yard scamper by Iowa QB Mark Gronowski that set up the winning touchdown. Iowa racked up 245 rushing yards at 7.4 yards per carry, exposing ongoing vulnerabilities that have plagued PSU in recent games. We also dive into the two-QB system deployed in the absence of starter Drew Allar, with redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer getting the nod (15/28 for 93 yards, but two costly INTs) and backup Jaxon Smolik rotating in for key scrambles and option plays— a strategy reminiscent of last season's approach but one that couldn't seal the deal. Plus, the latest on Penn State's head coaching search following James Franklin's firing: Interim coach Terry Smith dropped his debut, but he's emerging as a candidate himself. We discuss top names like Nebraska's Matt Rhule (the early favorite), Texas A&M's Mike Elko, and dark horses such as Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, as the search enters its second week with no clear frontrunner yet. Tune in for expert analysis, fan reactions, and what this means for Penn State with Ohio State and Indiana looming after the BYE week. We also answer your fan questions! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more college football breakdowns! Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions WEEK 9 PICK'EM: https://forms.gle/AdoLrKnEbcnsJgQ58
The Hawkeyes are fresh off back-to-back wins and have a shot at retaining the Floyd of Rosedale. Minnesota just defeated Nebraska 24-6 and are coming into Kinnick Stadium extremely confident. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough team up to give you the latest. Our read on Mark Gronowski's health, a deep dive into the rushing attack and decide if Iowa should even throw the ball against Minnesota. The duo also address the special teams issues and give their predictions to Saturday's matchup. Iowa's shot at a potential season is still alive, but they'll need to defeat Minnesota in order to keep it that way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kinnick Stadium was rockin during and after Iowa's come-from-behind win over Penn State. Lots of celebratory talk to be had before the boys turn their attention to Minnesota and the battle for Floyd this upcoming weekend.
Ohio State went on the road for the second straight week and the Buckeyes did their job again, bringing home a 34-0 shutout victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. There was a time not too long ago when a win by that score on the road would have been considered an amazing accomplishment, but with the Badgers' fortunes the last couple of years, it left some OSU fans wanting more.A shutout in college football against a power conference team on the road isn't easy, so kudos to Matt Patricia's defense. Ohio State's offense stopped itself a few times, and Wisconsin hung tough for a while against the run, but ultimately the game ended up being a comfortable road victory for the men of the Scarlet & Gray.We discussed the key moments, plays, and players in the game, checked on our final score predictions, and perused the stats page to see if we picked the right players to click on Saturday. We went a combined three out of four, so not too bad.Following our Wisconsin rewind, we looked around the rest of the Big Ten to see how other teams made out in Week 8. Penn State lost a tight one at Iowa in the Nittany Lions' first game in the post-James Franklin era. It was not an aerial battle, with both teams doing damage on the ground. Minnesota, Indiana, Oregon, and Northwestern had comfortable wins. Michigan pulled away from Washington in the second half, UCLA nipped Maryland to keep the Bruins' resurgent run going, and USC lost on the road to a non-conference rival.We also looked ahead to a great slate of games during Ohio State's second bye week of the 2025 season. There is plenty of intrigue in Illinois at Washington and Minnesota at Iowa, while the two teams from the Mitten State play for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Nebraska looks to bounce back against Northwestern. Rutgers faces a must-win situation to keep bowl eligibility on the table, while Wisconsin seems primed to suffer another beatdown. UCLA is going to have to raise its level to get past Indiana on the road.Without an Ohio State game to preview, that's our show. We spent a little more time on the other games around the Big Ten this week, so you're definitely not getting short-changed. We'll be back next week to preview Penn State and check on the bye week Big Ten fallout.We would love to hear from you, so please reach out with your feedback and questions below in the comments section or send us an email at SilverBulletsPod@gmail.com Any questions directed toward us will be answered on our next show.Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, share, and follow the show over on Twitter at @SilvrBulletsPod.As always, thanks for listening!0:20 - The Buckeyes were better than the Badgers, and Julian Sayin continues to be good at football.22:07 - The Big Ten was full of interesting games, especially that Penn State-Iowa tussle at Kinnick Stadium. We also have a lot of intriguing games that will have us flipping between multiple channels on Saturday.
Iowa used a heroic fourth quarter from quarterback Mark Gronowski to ultimately take down Penn State. The Hawkeyes trailed 21-10, but they kicked it into overdrive and dug deep. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough take a look back from Saturday night's thrilling game. They go into what made Gronowski's performance dynamic, Xavier Nwankpa's best game of his career, questionable decisions by Kirk Ferentz and a lot more. There's still a lot left on the table for Ferentz and his crew and that's going to start this weekend when Minnesota comes back into Kinnick Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for a little Big Ten pick ‘em on Husker247 Daily as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through the weekend slate and make their picks against the spread and also straight up. What are the big games this weekend? Several future opponents for Nebraska have important contests as Northwestern looks for a fifth win against Purdue, USC heads to South Bend against Notre Dame and Iowa-Penn State square off under the lights in Kinnick Stadium. Which underdog pulls off the biggest win? Which heavy favorite covers with ease? As always Husker247 is happy to provide answers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Inside the Lions" beat writer Audrey Snyder joins Madison Hricik in this weeks Hawk Off the Press Podcast ahead of the Penn State Nittany Lions traveling to Kinnick Stadium to face the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Buckle up, Nittany Nation! In this raw, unfiltered episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we dive headfirst into the chaos that's gripped Happy Valley as the 2025 season spirals into madness. With James Franklin's stunning midseason firing still sending shockwaves through the program—just days after a gut-wrenching 3-3 skid—Penn State heads into the lion's den at Kinnick Stadium for a brutal Week 8 clash against a surging Iowa squad (4-2) on October 18. Is this the rock-bottom revenge tour nobody saw coming, or the spark that reignites our playoff dreams? We break it all down with zero punches pulled. Penn State vs. Iowa Preview: Trap Game or Total Meltdown? The Hawkeyes are rolling with a punishing ground attack—led by Xavier Williams' two-TD explosion last outing and QB Mark Gronowski's dual-threat nightmare fuel. Kinnick's nightmarish atmosphere under the lights (7 p.m. ET on Peacock) has crushed bigger dreams than ours. We dissect first time-starting QB Ethan Grunkmeyer, Interim HC Terry Smith's presser, and whether our D-line (shoutout Dani Dennis-Sutton's punt-block heroics) can stuff Iowa's rush before it stuffs us. Franklin Out, Who's Next? Holy buyout, Batman—what a bloodbath! Franklin's pink slip (after a 104-45 tenure, a '24 playoff semi, and that elusive natty) joins a 2025 carousel on steroids: UCLA, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State (RIP Mike Gundy), Arkansas (Sam Pittman gone), Oregon State, and even Stanford's wild Frank Reich interim experiment. Is Penn State boosters' cash vault eyeing a splash like Marcus Freeman, Matt Rhule, or Urban Meyer? We discuss who we have heard, who is real, and who is not. Whether you're tailgating in Iowa's cornfields or rage-scrolling from your Beaver Stadium man cave, this ep is your survival guide to the storm. WE ARE... STILL HERE! Smash that like button, subscribe for weekly roasts, and drop your wildest coaching carousel predictions in the comments. Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions WEEK 8 PICK'EM: https://forms.gle/Bd7xBWV6ZZy9XbCy9
A lot of eyes will be on the Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions this weekend when Penn State travels to Kinnick Stadium. It's the first game of the post-James Franklin era. There are few teams that have had a more hectic week than Penn State. 247Sports' Tyler Donahue joins David Eickholt to break everything down. What have the issues been with Penn State defense this season? Did Drew Allar get too much blame for the problems on the offense? Will the talent of Penn State come out with a fire or will they go on cruise control for the rest of the season. Donohue breaks all of that down and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Iowa comes back to Kinnick Stadium after putting a beat down on Wisconsin last week. Penn State comes to Iowa City after a crazy month with a new QB, an interim Head Coach and a completely new outlook on the season. How do the Hawks stack up in this matchup? JP will walk you through it all on this edition of the Iowa Fan Perspective. Go Hawks!
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Iowa dropped a close one inside Kinnick Stadium last week to Indiana and now rolls into their first bye week. JP dives into his recap of the Indiana game with his thoughts, gives his opinion on Hank Brown's short performance and talks about the new expectations for the Hawkeyes this season.What're your predictions and expectations for Iowa? How are you currently feeling about the season? Drop your thoughts in the comments!Play It!Follow Our Socials:
Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss Indiana's 20-15 win Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium, a game won by a late pass from Fernando Mendoza to Elijah Sarratt that left Curt Cignetti and his players praising the resilience of a team now heading into its bye week 5-0.
Welcome to the show! In this episode, the team discusses the trajectory of various college football teams, including a deep dive into the Iowa vs. Indiana matchup at Kinnick Stadium. They share thoughts on the big game, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, and forecast the impact of the crowd and special teams on the outcome. Highlights include a recap of Coach Ferentz's tenure, a discussion on the recent firing of Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy, and a look at the futures of other embattled coaches like Wisconsin's Luke Fickell and Clemson's Dabo Swinney. Additionally, the guys share their picks for the week, debate strategies for betting on FanDuel, and talk about the influence of NIL in college sports. Along the way, they also touch on some fun anecdotes, sponsor shout-outs, and fan interactions. Tune in for expert insights, laughter, and all things Hawkeyes! If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
B1G conference play powers on as the Hawkeyes welcome in the highly ranked Indiana Hoosiers to Kinnick Stadium! JP breaks down Indiana and how they've been so successful this year and what to expect from them. Can the Hawks grab a ranked win inside Kinnick as big underdogs?!We will find out Saturday at 2:30! Play It!
Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman huddle to trade final thoughts on IU football's 63-10 win last weekend against Illinois, before turning their attention to the challenge awaiting Curt Cignetti's team this weekend in Iowa City. Will Fernando Mendoza handle his first road test? How do the Hoosiers navigate Kinnick Stadium? What kind of game will this be? All that and more, discussed. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:24 -- Wrapping Illinois 7:46 -- What we've learned about IU through four games 20:08 -- Initial thoughts on Iowa 28:30 -- The Hawkeyes' defensive strength 35:50 -- Kinnick Stadium, and Indiana's first road test 41:53 -- Fernando Mendoza so far 47:33 -- Louis Moore eligibility update 50:47 -- Final thoughts and predictions
In this episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura recap Iowa's big Saturday night win over UMass at Kinnick Stadium, a historic evening that secured Coach Kirk Ferentz's 206th victory and cemented his legacy as the winningest coach in Big Ten history. From offensive rhythm and defensive dominance, the Hawkeyes put together a statement performance heading into their upcoming Friday Night Lights matchup with Rutgers.The VandeBergs are joined in-studio by Zach Twedt, Iowa linebacker and Story City native, for a conversation that goes far beyond the field. Zach opens up about his small-town roots, growing up on a fourth-generation family farm, and how that work ethic has shaped both his football career and his life. He also shares stories about balancing farming and sports, his passion for serving veterans, and the faith and values that keep him grounded.The interview offers a raw and inspiring look at what it means to wear the black and gold while staying true to where you came from. Whether it's leadership on the field, discipline built through farming, or the humility to stop and help a stranger change a tire, Zach embodies the spirit of Iowa athletics and community.Matt and Laura conclude the podcast by previewing the upcoming Rutgers game. Go Hawks!
The Hawkeyes put together their best performance of the year against an overmatched UMass team. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take some time to analyze what happened on Saturday night inside Kinnick Stadium. They talk about Mark Gronowski's performance, different receivers stepping up to the task, the defensive line pressure, talk a few minutes about Rutgers and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hawks come back into Kinnick Stadium this weekend and welcome in the UMass Minutemen. JP brings on Christian of Minuteman Command to talk about UMass and to preview the team prior to this weekend's matchup! JP also chats about the loss in Ames last weekend, thoughts on social media takes and the idea of Iowa playing "moneyball". Play it!
In this episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura recap Iowa's tough loss to Iowa State. While the result didn't go the Hawkeyes' way, they highlight moments of growth from the offense, including the emerging connection with wide receiver Jacob Gill and quarterback Mark Gronowski finding more comfort in the pocket. They also touch on the lessons to take from a close battle against a top-tier opponent and the importance of staying patient as the team gels in a new system.The conversation then shifts to an exclusive interview with standout linebacker Zach Lutmer, who turned in one of the most impressive performances of the game. Lutmer shares his perspective on competing in a high-stakes rivalry, what fuels his relentless play, and how he and his teammates are responding to early adversity. His insights reveal both the intensity of being on the field and the resilience that defines Iowa football.Looking ahead, Matt and Laura preview Iowa's upcoming matchup against UMass at Kinnick Stadium. They break down the keys to bouncing back, the adjustments needed on both sides of the ball, and why this game represents an important opportunity to build confidence and momentum. With home-field advantage and Hawkeye pride on full display, the stage is set for an exciting return to Iowa City.
The Hawkeyes took down Albany 34-7 inside Kinnick Stadium, but the passing game didn't show signs of growth. A combination of factors played a role in the underwhelming performance. There were still plenty of positives from the win. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough discuss Mark Gronowski's performance, Xavier Williams' breakout game, initial thoughts about the defense and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Weekly game previews are back as the Hawks welcome in the Albany Great Danes into Kinnick Stadium for a week 1 matchup! JP also gives his 2025 season prediction for the Hawks game-by-game. What do you think Iowa's record will be in 2025? Do they win all their trophy games?!
The 136th season of Iowa Hawkeye Football kicks off this week, and with it comes the induction of a new class into the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame. In this week's Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin visits with two of the newest members.Brandon Scherff, Iowa's 2014 Outland Trophy winner and longtime NFL All-Pro, reflects on his career, life after football, and his small-town Iowa roots. Then, former Iowa Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby shares memories from his 15 years leading the Hawkeyes, including hiring Kirk Ferentz and Tom Brands, overseeing major facility upgrades, and later serving as Big 12 Commissioner.It's a celebration of Hawkeye history, leadership, and legacy — just in time for football's return to Kinnick Stadium.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tyler and Collin discuss Iowa Football's annual Kids Day open scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on August 9. We share our thoughts on the quarterback play, the team's overall vibe, and much more as they prepare for the 2025 season opener. (Timestamps might be slightly off due to Ads)(0:00) Intro (0:41) Initial Overall Thoughts (7:28) QB Play Primarily Mark's Performance (14:02) Thoughts on WR Room (16:50) Open Competition at RB? (19:52) Defense (22:50) CB Panic? .. Secondary Thoughts (28:21) Special Teams (29:45) Final Thoughts
On this episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with Kalen Walker, Iowa Track and Field standout and viral sensation known for his record-shattering speed and relentless work ethic.From small-town Iowa roots to breaking school records and sprinting a 4.15 in front of a packed Kinnick Stadium, Kalen shares his incredible journey—and the passion that drives him to push through every challenge.In this episode, Kalen opens up about:How he fell in love with track later than most—and why that fueled his successThe brutal workouts, mental toughness, and commitment that shaped his pathThe story behind his 4.15-second 40-yard dash that took the internet by stormHis dreams of competing internationally and representing Iowa on the world stageBuilding a YouTube channel to inspire future athletes and share his journeyHow perseverance through injuries helped him break multiple Iowa recordsKalen's story is packed with resilience, passion, and a drive to keep getting better. This is one episode you don't want to miss.
Don Patterson made a guest appearance on Monday's Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast to talk about Hawkeye spring football.Don attended this past Saturday's open practice at Kinnick Stadium and he shares his thoughts about what he observed.He was encouraged by the performances of Iowa's wide receivers and with how often the quarterbacks threw downfield during the two-hour practice, which marked the end of spring practice.Don Patterson coached under Hayden Fry for 20 seasons at Iowa, including serving as Fry's offensive coordinator from 1992 to 1998 when Fry retired.
Tyler and Collin attended the spring "game" (practice) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. We share our observations and key takeaways from the day as the Hawkeyes concluded spring ball. They discuss the performance on both sides of the ball, highlight some standout players, and share our feelings as we approach the latter part of the offseason. We then wrap up with a brief recap of the players from Iowa drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. 0:00 Intro0:17 Main Takeaways from the Spring Game3:54 Passing Game and WR Room 9:58 How did the QBs look?14:03 RB Room without KJ215:57 O-Line/D-Line - who won LOS?18:34 Linebackers19:52 Secondary concern or no?22:40 Special Teams23:52 Final Recap of the Spring Game25:11 NFL Draft
Episode 490 of the Sports Media Podcast features Lisa Bluder, the former University of Iowa women's basketball team coach and one of the most accomplished basketball coaches of her generation. Bluder led Iowa to the national title game in 2023 and 2024 and won 528 games at the school. In this podcast, we discuss how she approached the massive amount of media attention Caitlin Clark received at Iowa; how Bluder and her staff thought about interactions with both the national and local media; the number of media requests for Clark; how she advised players when it came to social media; her thoughts on Clark being on the 2028 U.S. Olympic Basketball team; Bluder's work this month as an analyst for the Big Ten Network's coverage of the women's basketball tournament coverage and why she hopes to continue with Big Ten Network; the injury to USC star JuJu Watkins; people wanting Clark to be what they want when it comes to how she answers questions; the women's basketball final between Iowa and South Carolina in 2024 averaging 18.9 million viewers; the game Iowa basketball played at Kinnick Stadium; what's next for women's basketball; her husband, David Bluder, work as a novelist. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Iowa offensive coordinator Don Patterson made his usual Monday appearance on the Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast. He addressed multiple topics, including Kaleb Johnson's decision to enter the 2025 NFL draft and Cade McNamara's decision to skip the Senior Day ceremony prior to last Friday's 13-10 victory over Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium. Don Patterson appears each Monday on the Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast during the football season. He will make at least one more Monday appearance before Iowa's bowl game and will then put a wrap on the 2024 season following the bowl game.
Jim Rutledge and Alex Gravatt roll on after Matt Hamilton has to say goodbye to go throw some stones up in Canada, eh... Jim and Alex pivot from the Packers' "impressive-ish" win against the 49ers into the Badgers dreadful 38-10 loss to Nebraska on Saturday. After dropping to 5-6 and at risk of not making a bowl game for the first time in 23 years, Jim and Alex ask fans to play the blame game with who they think is "most responsible" for the current state of the Badgers' football program. Thy consult the fans on the phone line to discuss if the fault lies at the feet of Luke Fickell, AD Chris McIntosh or the recently-fired Phil Longo, or does the problem stem further back to Paul Chryst's regime? Plus, how do we now evaluate the decision to hire Luke Fickell nearly two years later? Mark Tauscher joins Jim Rutledge and Alex Gravatt to discuss the Packers' dominant 38-10 win versus the 49ers at Lambeau Field. First, they delve into the down-bad Badgers after the team's 44-25 loss to Nebraska on Saturday. Jim asks if this team is closer to the one we saw in a tight loss to No. 1 Oregon at Camp Randall or the one that was blown out twice by Iowa and now Nebraska? They also discuss the importance of keeping the program's 22-year bowl streak alive, and how the food in the press box in Lincoln compares to the cookies in Kinnick Stadium. They get back to the Packers, asking Tausch just how good he felt after Green Bay's dominant win against San Fran and how confident is he going into the Dolphins game on Thanksgiving night? Jim and G wrap up with Throwing Stones, discussing if it's worse to keep breaking movies up into two parts or "spoiling" that a movie is a two-parter!
Mark Tauscher joins Jim Rutledge and Alex Gravatt to discuss the Packers' dominant 38-10 win versus the 49ers at Lambeau Field. First, they delve into the down-bad Badgers after the team's 44-25 loss to Nebraska on Saturday. Jim asks if this team is closer to the one we saw in a tight loss to No. 1 Oregon at Camp Randall or the one that was blown out twice by Iowa and now Nebraska? They also discuss the importance of keeping the program's 22-year bowl streak alive, and how the food in the press box in Lincoln compares to the cookies in Kinnick Stadium. They get back to the Packers, asking Tausch just how good he felt after Green Bay's dominant win against San Fran and how confident is he going into the Dolphins game on Thanksgiving night?
Don Patterson is right in saying that playing college football games at night in late November is ridiculous for teams that aren't located in a warm-weather climate. Playing a late November night game in Los Angeles, Miami, or even Seattle, is much different than playing a late November night game in Iowa City. The Iowa football team will host Nebraska in the annual Heroes Game on Friday with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. at Kinnick Stadium.
Football discussion about this weekends matchup against Wisconsin starts about 30 minutes into the show. Before that we talk Black out uniforms and what alternates Iowa should NEVER wear, we discuss the biggest game of the weekend with a Rusty Toolbox on the line, and we talk Halloween and Grant's best costume advice. We discuss some of Wisconsins national rankings and outputs relative to Iowa, and what Wisconsin has been able to do as of late, we talk about where Iowa can take over this game, and the potential for it go down as an instant classic under the night sky of Kinnick Stadium. We break out our best bets of the weekend for Ward's Winners, and a whole lot more.If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more!Find us on social media @washedupwalkonsVisit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!
Murph & Andy react to an unforgettable Cy-Hawk game as redshirt freshman Kyle Konrardy kicks the game-winning field goal to send Iowa State home with a win and the trophy. Hear player reaction from Kinnick Stadium. Plus, Northern Illinois stuns No. 5 Notre Dame in South Bend. And non-scholarship Drake pulls off a massive road win at Eastern Washington. Presented by Ramsey Subaru and BMW of Des Moines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aiden Wyatt and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State's big win over Iowa in Kinnick Stadium, the impact of a Cy-Hawk win, how the Clones made the comeback, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Todays episode KF was back at the microphone after a Saturday at home, and he had plenty to say about watching the game on TV instead of inside Kinnick Stadium. He seemed happy to be back and ready to take on Rivalry week. We discuss the RB situation and where each guy stands after week 1, and who may be best suited for the ISU matchup. We talk injuries and why Iowa sits much prettier heading into this game than Iowa State does, and how that could affect the game plan for the Hawkeyes. Seth Anderson will still be out but, does this receiving core look to have more promise than we originally thought? And finally what does KF being back on the sidelines do for the juice on Game Day..If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more!Find us on social media @washedupwalkonsVisit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!