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Hawk Talk on Melrose

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★★★★★
5
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12 reviews
This podcast has
222 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2018/08/27
Latest episode
2026/10/21
Average duration
30 min.
Release period
6 days

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Welcome to Hawk Talk on Melrose! Hosted by Collin and co-host Tyler, we dive deep into Hawkeye Football and Hoops, bringing you unfiltered takes straight from the heart of fandom. From gameday breakdowns to offseason hot takes, we deliver a fan perspective of those who live and breathe the black and gold—no polish, just passion. While Football is our main game, we don't stop there; expect us to mix in a decent amount of Iowa Men's Basketball and occasionally some other related sports topics to add to the fun! Tune in and join the conversation!

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Can Iowa Basketball Build on Its Elite Eight Run? | 2026–27 Season Preview
2026/10/21
Iowa is coming off an unforgettable Elite Eight run—but the Hawkeyes face a major challenge: replacing Bennett Stirtz and other key pieces while building on last season’s success. We preview Ben McCollum’s second year, break down returning players and newcomers, examine the toughest games on the schedule, and make our predictions for the season. What should Hawkeye fans expect in 2026–27?
Iowa’s Playoff Path: Breaking Down the Second Half of the Season
2026/10/16
Iowa enters the bye week right in the middle of the College Football Playoff conversation—but can the Hawkeyes make it if they win out? Collin and Tyler look back on the first half of the season, hand out midseason grades, discuss the biggest surprises and concerns, and identify what must improve during the bye week. They also share their updated predictions for how this season will finish.
Statement Made in Seattle: Iowa Rolls to 5–1
2026/10/11
Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s dominant 41–24 win over Washington, Jeremy Hecklinski’s impressive first start, Kamari Moulton’s career night, and a defense that stifled the Huskies’ rushing attack.
The Gap Remains: Iowa’s Loss to Ohio State
2026/10/04
Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s loss to Ohio State and the familiar problems that resurfaced against top-tier competition.
The Stage Is Set: Iowa vs. Ohio State
2026/09/28
Collin and Tyler preview Iowa's massive showdown against Ohio State as College GameDay returns to Iowa City! It will be an insanely tough task, but can Iowa find a way?
HOW DID IOWA PULL THAT OFF?! Hawkeyes Shock Michigan
2026/09/27
Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s unbelievable last-second win at Michigan and everything that made it possible. Plus, College GameDay is coming to Iowa City—and we’ll be back with a midweek episode to fully preview Ohio State.
Iowa Cruises Past UNI, Onto to Conference Play & Big Game at Michigan
2026/09/20
Collin and Tyler recap Iowa's dominant 55-0 win over Northern Iowa as the Hawkeyes finish nonconference play 3-0. They break down the offensive explosion, another dominant defensive performance, injury updates, and what Iowa's hot start really means before Big Ten play begins next week at Michigan.
Should Hank Brown Be Iowa’s Full-Time Starting Quarterback Moving Forward?
2026/09/15
Collin jumps in for a short midweek episode to make the case for Hank Brown, explain why he should be Iowa’s full-time starting quarterback moving forward, and get most of the reps against UNI.
Not Pretty, Still a Win: Breaking Down the Cy-Hawk Game
2026/09/13
Collin and Tyler break down Iowa's 16-13 Cy-Hawk victory. It was closer than expected and far from perfect, but at the end of the day, the trophy is returning to Iowa City.
Iowa Rolls Past Northern Illinois, CyHawk Week Begins
2026/09/06
Iowa football opened the season with a dominant win over Northern Illinois! Tyler and Collin break down the Hawkeyes’ performance, share their biggest takeaways, and discuss what still needs improvement. Then it’s time to turn the page to rivalry week as Iowa prepares for next weekend’s highly anticipated Cy-Hawk showdown against Iowa State.
Iowa’s Depth Chart Is Out—but the QB Mystery Remains
2026/09/01
A last-minute episode as Iowa releases its first depth chart of the season! Collin jumps on for a short and sweet breakdown of the biggest takeaways, with most of the attention on the quarterback situation and how it could play out when the Hawkeyes take the field.
The Final Verdict: Iowa Football Record Predictions, QB Battle, Preseason Awards, & More!
2026/08/30
The wait is almost over... Iowa football is nearly back! For our final episode before the season opener, Kolby continues the annual tradition by joining Tyler and Collin to share our final thoughts on the Hawkeyes. We revisit the quarterback battle, discuss Cael Winter getting the start at center, the floor and ceiling for this year's team, make our player award predictions, and reveal our final game-by-game record predictions for the season. The excitement is here, and it’s officially time for football!
Buy, Sell, or Hold? Our Biggest Iowa Football Stocks + No Excuses for the Passing Game
2026/08/23
Tyler and Collin each share their top 3 buys, top 3 sells, and top 3 holds as we enter the season. Plus, we explain why there are no excuses for Iowa’s passing offense not to make a jump in Year 3 under Tim Lester.
Jeremy Hecklinski Shines at QB | Iowa Kids Day Scrimmage Thoughts
2026/08/16
Tyler and Collin break down everything they saw at Iowa Football’s Kids Day scrimmage, including an impressive performance by quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski. Plus, our biggest takeaways from the offense, defense, and the rest of the team.
Iowa’s 2026 Schedule Breakdown | Must-Win Game, Season Definers & Ranking All 12 Games
2026/08/09
Collin and Tyler discuss this year's schedule, starting with our biggest superlatives — including the must-win game, the game that will define the season, and more — before ranking every opponent from No. 12 (easiest) to No. 1 (hardest).

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5 out of 5
12 reviews
★★★★★
micksterman 2024/06/16
Hawks
Great people, great show, as a Hawkeye fan I love hearing about what I should expect for next season.
★★★★★
Dean from State 2019/09/12
State Fan
The two brothers are alright, but a big add to the show is the onken kid. 5 stars.
★★★★★
TXUT90 2019/08/22
Ohio 🙌🏻
Good stuff.
★★★★★
juullover4 2018/09/08
Great
These two are very knowledgeable. Great listen!
★★★★★
iowaboy4life 2018/09/06
I’m am now an Iowa boy
I now know everything I need to know about Iowa. From this day on I am an Iowa boy.
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