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How many games will Iowa football win in 2026? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman go game by game through the Hawkeyes' entire 2026 schedule, predicting the outcome of every matchup and revealing where they expect Iowa to finish in the Big Ten. The guys break down Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska, identifying Iowa's biggest challenges, potential upset opportunities, and the games the Hawkeyes absolutely need to win. How will they fare in a brutal stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? They also discuss how the quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, Iowa's defense, offensive line, and overall roster could affect those game-by-game predictions - and whether Iowa has a realistic path to a double-digit-win season and the College Football Playoff. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Dochterman, from the Athletic, joins us to talk about hypothetical Big Ten vs SEC CFB matchups and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
00:00 – 23:07 – Kevin dances on the grave of LIV Golf, Keenan Allen signs with the Colts and what he’ll bring to the table, the drop off after the age of 34, Keenan Allen’s longevity and consistency is truly impressive, Fever/Tempo tonight and where the Fever are in the championship chase, we give out a spot to our fantasy league 23:08 – 31:17 – Atlanta Falcons reporter Daniel Flick joins us and discusses the Falcons side of joint practices, Tua vs. Penix, strengths and weaknesses of the Falcons, his journey from Bloomington to Atlanta, his favorite spot in Bloomington 31:18 – 40:32 - The Athletic’s college football reporter Scott Dochterman joins us and discusses where we’re at heading into the season, pressure on IU and expectations going forward, conference battles, attending the Field of Dreams gameSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 11:22 – Colts sign Keenan Allen to a 1-year deal, why Kevin is more concerned about the wide receiver room following the signing, what does it mean for Alec Pierce, who gets left out of the WR battle now?, Fever prep for Tempo tonight 11:23 – 19:45 – Morning Checkdown 19:46 – 42:45 – Kevin dances on the grave of LIV Golf, Keenan Allen signs with the Colts and what he’ll bring to the table, the drop off after the age of 34, Keenan Allen’s longevity and consistency is truly impressive, Fever/Tempo tonight and where the Fever are in the championship chase, we give out a spot to our fantasy league 42:46 – 1:07:08 – Keenan Allen’s impact in his career, the WR room now, are the Colts really all in?, Morning Checkdown 1:07:09 – 1:15:14 – Atlanta Falcons reporter Daniel Flick joins us and discusses the Falcons side of joint practices, Tua vs. Penix, strengths and weaknesses of the Falcons, his journey from Bloomington to Atlanta, his favorite spot in Bloomington 1:15:15 – 1:23:54 – Is the addition of Keenan Allen due to a setback for Alec Pierce?, the Falcons add edge rusher Za’Darius Smith to their roster 1:23:55 – 1:46:49 – The Athletic’s college football reporter Scott Dochterman joins us and discusses where we’re at heading into the season, pressure on IU and expectations going forward, conference battles, attending the Field of Dreams game, Keenan Allen’s addition to the Colts and was it a move that should have been made regardless of Alec Pierce’s health status?, Morning Checkdown 1:46:50 – 1:55:45 – Josh Downs now with Kennan Allen in the fold, can guests at the JW Marriott see through the Colts players’ images? 1:55:46 - 2:05:33 – Our fantasy spot winner responds, Help in the Heartland, Michael Penix’s return to Indy, Colts falloff from last season, Kevin doesn’t know when his kids were born sometimes Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iowa football's quarterback competition may have taken a major turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids Day. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance, his accuracy and quick release, and why the redshirt freshman may now be firmly in control of the battle with Hank Brown. The guys also examine Hank Brown's struggles and why the competition isn't over despite them. Plus, they break down Iowa's talented group of receivers and running backs, concerns along the defensive line and at kicker, the depth of the linebackers and secondary, the offensive line, and Tom Moore's fascinating impact on Iowa's offense.
Iowa football is finally here. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the latest Hawkeye storylines ahead of Kids' Day. The guys discuss what they're watching for and the questions they have going into Iowa's annual open scrimmage. Plus, Chad and Scott look ahead to the return of NFL preseason football and the excitement surrounding the start of football season.
Iowa football is officially back. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the Hawkeyes' opening week of fall camp by going position-by-position, discussing the quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, the revamped wide receiver room, Iowa's loaded tight ends, a deep running back rotation, concerns along the defensive line, and why this team still has the pieces to compete for a College Football Playoff berth. Plus, the guys react to Iowa's preseason Coaches Poll ranking and preview the biggest storylines to watch throughout camp.
00:00– 15:54 ––JMV wonders if he needed to be coached hard when he was younger and asks former Colts Cornerback Marlin Jackson the same thing. They get into why staying healthy is extremely important, how he views the Colts secondary and compares it to the one that he played with. He also touches on how important it is for the Colts to get off to a fast start. Plus, he promotes his foundation that is doing a Colts trivia night on August 13th. 15:54 –41:07 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins for his weekly appearance. While multi-tasking as a dad, he talks about what he would like to see from conferences in college football from a scheduling standpoint. He and John go back-and-forth on their feelings towards it. They revisit their conversation with Daniel Jones and who the backup quarterback would be right now for the Colts. Plus, Stephanie White wins coach of the month and the most random songs with NBA player references. 41:07 – 1:05:33 – Scott Dochterman is a National College Football Writer for The Athletic who just wrote a piece on the value of Indiana Football. He joins and discusses the return of Stephen Daley, what Josh Hoover could turn out to be and who the best quarterback is amongst the top 5 in the coaches poll. JMV peppers on Big Ten questions in before moving to the Lane Kiffin drama and what to expect at LSU, plus what to make of the IU scheduling narrativeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 27:43 – A Wednesday edition of The Ride opens with John comparing the bad feelings with the Colts and the good feelings of Indiana. He references a USA Today article by Blake Toppmeyer, commenting on the Hoosiers “ducking and running”. Then, he points out how more people are recognizing Caitlin Clark just wants to play basketball. Stephanie White wins coach of the week, Caleb is skipping out on hoop tonight. 27:43– 47:22 – JMV wonders if he needed to be coached hard when he was younger and asks former Colts Cornerback Marlin Jackson the same thing. They get into why staying healthy is extremely important, how he views the Colts secondary and compares it to the one that he played with. He also touches on how important it is for the Colts to get off to a fast start. Plus, he promotes his foundation that is doing a Colts trivia night on August 13th. 47:22 – 48:39 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show and looks forward to his conversation with Kevin Bowen. 48:39 - 1:18:26 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins for his weekly appearance. While multi-tasking as a dad, he talks about what he would like to see from conferences in college football from a scheduling standpoint. He and John go back-and-forth on their feelings towards it. They revisit their conversation with Daniel Jones and who the backup quarterback would be right now for the Colts. Plus, Stephanie White wins coach of the month and the most random songs with NBA player references. 1:18:26 – 1:28:44 – We run through NBA player references in songs after Kevin Bowen and John talked about the song Promiscuous 1:28:44 – 1:34:15 – JMV reads texts to wrap up the second hour! 1:34:15 – 2:05:10 – Scott Dochterman is a National College Football Writer for The Athletic who just wrote a piece on the value of Indiana Football. He joins and discusses the return of Stephen Daley, what Josh Hoover could turn out to be and who the best quarterback is amongst the top 5 in the coaches poll. JMV peppers on Big Ten questions in before moving to the Lane Kiffin drama and what to expect at LSU, plus what to make of the IU scheduling narrative. 2:05:10 – 2:15:16 – JMV says he has rhythm and can dance with the best of ‘em, plus, Elwood’s football program update is a good one. 2:15:16 – 2:16:16 – The show wraps up with JMV giving away another family four pack to the Indiana State Fair!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the biggest issue facing Iowa and Iowa State athletics: money. After Chris' conversation with Scott Dochterman on the Protect College Sports Act, the guys explain why both schools need more financial support to remain competitive in the new era of college athletics. Plus, they react to the Big 12's new Monster Energy field and jersey patches, Penn State's viral athletic revenue chart, the return of Notre Dame vs. USC, CW's WWE recap, and the latest controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA.
Chad Leistikow returns from vacation to catch up with Scott Dochterman after three days at Big Ten Media Days. The guys discuss the extension of the Cy-Hawk rivalry through 2031, Kirk Ferentz's surprising comments about transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz, the Big Ten Media Poll, playoff contenders, coaches under pressure, and what the proposed Save College Sports Act could mean for Iowa, Iowa State, and the future of college athletics.
Chris Williams is joined by Scott Dochterman of The Athletic to break down the proposed Protect College Sports Act and what it could mean for Iowa, Iowa State, the Big Ten, the Big 12, NIL, roster spending, College Football Playoff expansion, and the future of college athletics. The two discuss why Congress may finally provide stability to college sports, whether spending caps can slow the growing financial gap between programs, why the state of Iowa should invest more in Iowa and Iowa State athletics, and how a 24-team College Football Playoff could reshape the sport.
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down everything they learned from Iowa football media availability and Iowa basketball workouts. The guys discuss the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, why Tony Diaz could transform Tim Lester's offense, and their early impressions of Ben McCollum's rebuilt Hawkeye basketball roster.
00:00 – 18:28 – Can the Fever get on a roll?, will Caitlin Clark still have a minutes restriction?, our Colts debate yesterday got a lot of attention, our poll results pushed towards change, Alec Pierece joins the side of Lucas Oil Stadium, how many of the four players will still be there two seasons from now? 18:29 – 30:11 - PGA Tour Radio’s Will Haskett joins us to preview the British Open, he debates the best post-win songs for the World Cup, favorites at the British, the heat wave in England wreaking havoc on the course, can and Englishman finally win the Open again?, what’s up with LIV Golf in Indy? 30:12 – 45:31 - The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman joins us to talk college football on the best off-season story in college football, the Bredan Sorsby fallout, conference realignment, IU heading to 2026, what do they do coming off a national championship?, Big Ten thoughts, Caitlin Clark perceptionsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 15:41 – An All-Star snoozer, Spain shuts out France and Kevin gloats and Marc’s downfall in the World Cup draft, the Fever get back to work tonight against the Valkyries, 15:42 – 22:02 – Morning Checkdown 22:03 – 40:24 – Can the Fever get on a roll?, will Caitlin Clark still have a minutes restriction?, our Colts debate yesterday got a lot of attention, our poll results pushed towards change, Alec Pierece joins the side of Lucas Oil Stadium, how many of the four players will still be there two seasons from now? 40:25 -1:05:42 – PGA Tour Radio’s Will Haskett joins us to preview the British Open, he debates the best post-win songs for the World Cup, favorites at the British, the heat wave in England wreaking havoc on the course, can and Englishman finally win the Open again?, what’s up with LIV Golf in Indy?, Kevin’s outlandish thought on the World Cup timeline, Morning Checkdown 1:05:43 – 1:16:15 – We play I GOTTA KNOW 1:16:16 – 1:22:13 – The Arden Key move and the state of the Colts defensive line, the likelihood JT Tuimoloau gets a starting spot 1:22:14 – 1:46:37 – The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman joins us to talk college football on the best off-season story in college football, the Bredan Sorsby fallout, conference realignment, IU heading to 2026, what do they do coming off a national championship?, Big Ten thoughts, Caitlin Clark perceptions, is college football going to eventually simmer down when it comes to NIL?, Morning Checkdown 1:46:38 – 1:56:51 – Is LeBron to the Pacers even remotely possible?, would you want the player you hate the most on your team if it guarantees you a championship? 1:56:52 – ESPY’s Play of the Year nominee, Jake hops on to talk with the boys Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman take Legends & Listeners on the road to The Other Place in Cedar Falls for a live show featuring Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell and former Hawkeye and NFL offensive lineman Ike Boettger. The guys also discuss Jamie Pollard's retirement, the future of Iowa's NIL efforts after Swarm winds down, and what it all means for Hawkeye athletics.
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman turn their attention to football season with an in-depth breakdown of Iowa's quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. The guys compare the Hawkeyes' situation to the rest of a loaded Big Ten, discuss conversations with Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester, explain what Iowa's offense must become in 2026, and announce a special live edition of Legends & Listeners this weekend in Cedar Falls. Plus, a quick follow-up on last week's Caitlin Clark discussion.
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Is the WNBA failing Caitlin Clark? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman discuss the latest controversy surrounding Clark, the league's leadership, physical play, and whether fans are beginning to tune out. Plus, an extensive breakdown of Iowa women's basketball after summer practice, including Ava Heiden's future, the incoming transfers, and why Jan Jensen's roster could be built for sustained success.
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to the stunning news that Michigan national championship coach Dusty May is leaving for the NBA, discuss Bennett Sturtz's NBA Draft outlook, and answer listener questions on Iowa football, NIL, Kirk Ferentz, Iowa women's basketball, and much more.
Chad Leistikow returns from Yosemite, and Chad and Scott Dochterman rank every game on Iowa's 2026 football schedule from least to most intriguing. Plus, a deep dive into the proposed federal legislation that could reshape the future of college athletics.
Weekend Recap, Knicks & Hurricanes Champs, Scott Dochterman on Brendan Sorsby & Big 12 fighting back
Weekend Recap, Knicks & Hurricanes Champs, Scott Dochterman on Brendan Sorsby & Big 12 fighting back
With Chad Leistikow away, Scott Dochterman welcomes one of the fastest-rising voices in college football media: Lucy Rohden. The former Iowa student, Dan Le Batard Show personality, and creator behind CFB Lucy opens up about her career journey, college football adventures, the future of sports media, and the current state of the sport she loves.
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It's officially Horse Latitudes season. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Iowa's latest scheduling news, discuss the pressure on Tyler Barnes as Iowa football's biggest recruiting weekend arrives, and debate whether it's time to feel sorry for Iowa State fans after a brutal offseason. Plus, they rank the best Iowa games from the past year to rewatch during the summer and break down the latest efforts to reshape college sports.
Continuing on Robby & Rexrode, Nick Saban has a congressional hearing in response to the bipartisan college sports bill. Are the Big10 and SEC trying to join forces and create a super conference? Scott Dochterman of The Athletic joins the show, talking about his stance in favor of the CFB playoff 24-team expansion. The hour tops off with The Rex Rant: "CFB playoff expansion isn't positive towards the regular season like people are claiming."
Weekend Recap, Scott Dochterman talks college football & Bill Seals on the Cyclones
Weekend Recap, Scott Dochterman talks college football & Bill Seals on the Cyclones
The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of college football and tectonic shifts in the sport. Dochterman discusses the push to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams and the rising cost of rosters, and then he gives his thoughts on Illinois football under Bret Bielema and the top stories for the 2026 Big Ten football season. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Columbia Street Roastery: Head to CSRcoffee.com and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Cheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz
With @B1GKurt on the sideline, @JeffreyTheGreek is excited to be joined by @ScottDochterman of The Athletic! Scott provides a wealth of knowledge on the current state of affairs for the CFP (12? 16? 24?) as well as bonus time to discuss potential changes to the governance of College Football. Take a Listen! Uno! Dos! TresAgaves!
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive news of Iowa vs. Iowa State under the lights at Kinnick, debate the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, and dive into the growing push for a 24-team College Football Playoff.
Chris Williams welcomes Scott Dochterman to break down the Big Ten's reaction to Jamie Pollard's viral comments, the future of the College Football Playoff, and why the bowl system needs to be changed.
Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Memorial Day Weekend recap. The Cavs get bombed right out of the playoffs. Columbus and Michael Shank Racing wins the Indy 500. Dan Gilbert is an owner you'd want. Greg Sankey and the SEC may be our only hope. The Athletic's Scott Dochterman, Tuesday's with Tiberi, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things
MLB talk with Matt Snyder, Scott Dochterman talks College Football & Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the biggest takeaways from the Big Ten meetings in Los Angeles, including growing momentum for a 24-team College Football Playoff, Jamie Pollard's viral comments about the SEC and Big Ten, and new Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum's vision for the Hawkeyes.
-The Athletic's Scott Dochterman reported that before McCaffrey was fired, he and his wife—Margaret---zeroed in on Iowa broadcasterGary Dolphin, including Margaret apparently ‘screaming' at Dolphin when asking a player about a losing streak…which led Iowa officialsand someone from Learfield called in to keep her in check-WHO-TV sportscaster Keith Murphy also mentioned on the ‘Murph and Andy' show that Margaret was also heckling him during theCoaches vs. Cancer event that he was emceeing as both Fran and Margaret were heavily opposed to him as well….what a messOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the fallout from the latest revelations surrounding the McCaffery era at Iowa, Nebraska's massive NIL spending problem, and the bizarre future of coaches becoming media influencers. Plus: Bennett Stirtz shines at the NBA Combine, Matt Rhule cashes in, and more.
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa's brutal early Big Ten football schedule, debate the future of a possible 24-team College Football Playoff, and revisit which Kirk Ferentz teams could've made legitimate postseason runs. Plus: Nebraska's offseason hype machine fires up again, Ben McCollum gets extended at Iowa, and the Hawkeye women add roster depth through the portal and international recruiting.
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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive deep into Scott's massive Big Ten fan survey from The Athletic — and the results are fascinating.
-The Athletic's Scott Dochterman surveyed readers who are B1G followers and asked how likely is it for each school to win the CFP overthe next 5 years, and just 3.7% of the respondents think Nebraska is likely to do so in that span of time-It was interesting to see the thoughts on the rest of the conference—several schools believe they have absolutely zero shot, which isprobably true---but it does tell you where schools think they are now and where they will be going forwardOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Cole Cubelic fills in for Paul. In hour two, Cole continues to take more calls. He also welcomes Scott Dochterman of The Athletic to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Ryan Day joins us live today. We'll react to what he says. Jeremiah Smith has his dream car already at the age of 19. That is something that we're all going to have to get used to. Can maintaining be as fun as the build for Ohio State... Games on Streaming Platforms is really bad in the playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be in a world of trouble and the media is calling them on it. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Scott Dochterman of The Athletic, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, The Real Truth and 3 Things
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down an eventful weekend for Iowa Football.