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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt discuss the points of emphasis for Iowa in the bye week, where the Hawkeyes most need to improve going forward, big decisions to make and further implications for the next six games. (00:00) - Intro (5:33) - Defensive Line (16:25) - Defensive Backs (26:30) - LIVE REACTION to the Depth Chart (29:30) - Quarterback (45:12) - Wide Receiver (55:25) - Special Teams

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt breakdown the remaining six games on Iowa's schedule, as the Hawkeyes are set to face Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois and Nebraska to round out the 2026 season. That, College Football Playoff changes, Jerem Hecklinski or Hank Brown at Minnesota, and more. (00:00) - Our Record Picks in Retrospect (3:55) - The 24 Team Playoff (18:25) - at Minnesota (26:05) - vs. Wisconsin (31:10) - at Northwestern (38:30) - vs. Purdue (40:53) - at Illinois (42:45) - The viability of Iowa Reaching the CFP (54:04) - Hecklinski or Brown vs. Minnesota?

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt recap Friday's win over Washington, and discuss what the rest of the season could look like after Iowa's coordinator availabilities on Tuesday. Plus, with men's and women's basketball media days done, taking a look at what was learned from each day. (00:00) Dave and Eliot's Weekend and Week Day Escapades (8:30) Tim Lester's Comments on Iowa's Quarterback Situation (19:20) Longterm Implications of QB Decision (21:00) On Field Play differences between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown (33:56) Improvement in the run game (41:45) Men's Basketball Media Day Takeaways (59:13) Women's Basketball Media Day Takeaways

The Hawkeyes are aiming to end the first half of their season with a 5-1 record. They'll need to conquer Washington in order to achieve that feat. Following Friday night's game, join HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock LIVE for an instant breakdown of what exactly happened. How did Jeremy Hecklinski perform as Iowa's QB1, key aspects to the game and SO MUCH MORE!

David Eickholt and Sean Bock address the quarterback situation heading into Iowa's matchup with Washington, what to watch vs. the Huskies, how big a win would be for Iowa on the West Coast and more.

HawkeyeInsider's Eliot Clough and David Eickholt look back at Iowa' s 31-14 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. Where the Hawkeyes can most improve, issues with the passing game, playcalling mysteries, defensive mishaps, the immediate future of quarterback and Hank Brown's health + more. (00:00) - List of Mistakes in Loss to Ohio State (08:32) - OL Struggles (12:34) - Disagreeing on Offensive Issues (22:33) - Running Back Inconsistencies (24:10) - Washington Depth Chart Live Reaction (26:27) - Jeremy Hecklinski's Drive and Potentially Starting Against Washington (34:50) - Lack of Pressure with four down linemen (39:17) - How the Secondary Looks (46:56) - Physicality of the OSU Running Backs (50:55) - College Game Day and the Spotlight on the Children's Hospital (53:57) - Closing Thoughts on Washington

HawkeyeInsider's Eliot Clough and David Eickholt breakdown how things went down between No. 14 Iowa and No. 5 Ohio State in Kinnick Stadium. Jeremiah Smith dominates for 200+ yards, Hank Brown struggles mightily, Jeremy Hecklinski comes in, Zach Lutmer gets hurt, too many penalties for Iowa + more.

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt preview Iowa's matchup at home with Ohio State on Saturday. With College Game Day coming to town, can the Hawkeyes pull off another big win after the last-second victory over Michigan? (00:00) - Jeremiah Smith's Dominance (14:25) - Overarching Thoughts on Ohio State (17:13) - Ohio State's Front Seven (23:01) - How Iowa wins (31:50) - Iowa's Defensive Line (40:43) - Iowa Must be Competitive + Final Predictions

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt hare thoughts after rewatching Iowa's 20-19, last-second victory over Michigan on Saturday in The Big House. How it all took place and what we missed live, what's next for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes, plus more. (00:00) - Initial Thoughts from the Enormous Win, How Iowa Got it Done (13:30) - Tyler Brown Injury(?) (18:15) - DJ Vonnahme's Tip Catch (20:55) - Hank Brown's Performance (29:14) - Belief in Braeden Jackson and how the rest of the running back group could shake up (31:22) - Deciding to kick the field goal on 4th and 6 (38:20) - Punting on 4th and 1 early, Plus Boston Everitt (40:45) - More on the run game, why Eliot isn't concerned, last thoughts on offense (50:55) - Landyn Van Kekerix and Jaylen Watson getting picked on, Watson's three PBUs (56:22) Zach Lutmer looked like himself, final defensive thoughts

HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt provides a live, post-game reaction to Iowa's last-second win over Michigan. Hank Brown completes the 16-yard pass to Reece Vander Zee for the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Conference-opening win in The Big House.

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt help prepare you for Iowa's biggest test of the season so far, heading to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan in a battle of ranked opponents. Facing the Wolverines CBS, the Hawkeyes will face one of the better defenses in the country. How does Hank Brown and the offense respond? Is Iowa's defense elite again? Can the special teams unit keep it rolling? (00:00) - The Importance of Hank Brown vs. Michigan (13:18) - Michigan's difficulty on offense and Bryce Underwood (18:41) - Iowa's ability to run the ball (24:35) - Tony Diaz's Quote on Man Coverage (27:49) - Brown's Timing in the Offense (31:40) - Forcing Michigan to Throw the Ball (42:40) - Special Teams Factoring In (47:04) - Predictions

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share their checklist(s) for the week of preparation as Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes prepare to travel to Ann Arbor and take on the Wolverines in the Big House. Plus, we discuss expctations for Iowa's massive three game stretch of AT Michigan, vs. Ohio State, and AT Washington. Plus, reviewing nuggets from the 55-0 win over Northern Iowa. (00:00) Big Ten Schedule, Ohio State and Michigan on CBS (4:52) Takeaways from UNI -- Braeden Jackson, Mason Woods, Tyler Brown (12:45) Hank Brown as QB1 (29:12) Iowa Needs Big Growth in This Three-Game Stretch (48:44) Depth Chart Live Reaction (53:08)

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt break down Iowa's thrashing of Northern Iowa in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Hank Brown has locked down QB1, the run game is absolutely dominant, Tyler Brown returns, Boston Everitt continues to impress and more. Tune in!

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt sit down to preview Iowa vs. Northern Iowa, set to take place on Saturday afternoon in Kinnick Stadium. Whether or not Kirk Ferentz really plans to play both Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, health of the Hawkeyes, what to know about the Panthers, and more. Iowa Wave Shirts: https://theiowawaveshirt.org/buytheshirt (0:00) Initial Thoughts on UNI, The Wave Shirt and Looking Back on this Game (0:15) Brown as the full-time starter vs. Still Giving Hecklinski a Chance (4:12) Team Health In This Game and Beyond (23:10) Zach Lutmer's performance against ISU, and the Defense as a whole (26:25) Wanting to see Brevin Doll on kickoffs (30:27) Honoring Parker Sutherland, Nile Kron (31:55)

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt sit down for our regularly scheduled noon CT show to discuss the Hawkeyes victory over the Cyclones. Evaluating Hank Brown's first full game as the starter (the good and bad), tough night for the running game, Cam Buffington's rise to stardom, special teams wins and woes, plus more. 0:00 Starting with the offense (2:23) Hank Brown's peformance (6:17) Officiating Missed calls (11:40) Back to the Passing game (14:52) Lack of running game, injuries, run-blocking (25:20) Zach Lutmer and Secondary Performance (29:31) Cam Buffington and the linebackers are stellar (35:20) Defensive Line and Inexperience (39:47) Caden Buhr and his game-winning field goal (43:54) Boston Everitt punts (49:45) Evan James/Reece Vander Zee and punt return (52:09) Final Thoughts Before UNI (56:00)