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Jake Brend and Andrew Downs are back with the first BUCKETS! of the year. A state of the union on Iowa and Iowa State's early season losses, what should be expected of UNI and Drake, who is Jan Jensen's most important player? All of that and more college basketball topics, presented by Kia of Des Moines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith & Jenny discuss dining out habits, butter socks, and test out a "cup crate". Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink the former CEO of NVIDIA having an affair with a chinese spy, pop-up fights, and Gen Z's solution to vaping. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa is No. 15 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and the Hawkeyes have a real opportunity to make a run at the 12-team field. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa's playoff path, the teams the Hawkeyes need to pass, and whether a 10-2 finish would be enough to get into the College Football Playoff. The guys examine the Big Ten picture, including the possibility of Iowa competing with Indiana for a spot, USC's remaining schedule, and the teams ahead of the Hawkeyes that could fall. They also discuss the newly approved 24-team College Football Playoff beginning in 2027 and why the expanded format could make the regular season even more meaningful. Plus, Iowa basketball's overtime loss to Virginia Tech and the discussion surrounding Peyton McCollum's playing time, a preview of Iowa-Purdue, the biggest games across the Big Ten, and why style points could matter as Iowa makes its playoff push. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00:00 Show Open 00:03:04 Iowa at No. 15: Breaking Down the CFP Rankings 00:22:00 The 24-Team College Football Playoff Is Coming 00:34:50 Iowa Basketball's Loss to Virginia Tech 00:36:48 Peyton McCollum's Playing Time and the Fran McCaffrey Comparisons 00:45:18 Iowa-Purdue Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Avoid a Trap Game? 00:55:11 Big Ten Picks 01:25:15 Why Iowa Needs Style Points Against Purdue 01:30:31 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does head-to-head really matter in the College Football Playoff rankings? Trent Condon, Andrew Downs, and Emery Songer debate the selection committee's latest decisions as Iowa moves up to No. 15 and the Hawkeyes' playoff hopes start to feel real. Iowa is 7-2 with three games remaining, and the guys break down what needs to happen for the Hawkeyes to make the 12-team College Football Playoff. How many Big Ten teams can get in? Is Iowa positioned to be the conference's second team? And how much will the committee value style points versus simply winning? Plus, a wild weekend of college football results, the latest CFP rankings, the race for the Group of Six playoff spot, Boise State's vulnerability, New Mexico's opportunity, and North Dakota State's path in its first FBS season. The guys also look at the biggest games of the weekend and make their picks. Presented by Bud Light. Exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00:00 Show Open 00:07:00 A Wild Weekend of College Football Results 00:13:00 Nebraska's Season, Matt Rhule and Dylan Raiola 00:20:00 Key of Des Moines Drive to the Playoffs 00:23:00 Does Head-to-Head Really Matter in the CFP Rankings? 00:32:00 How the 12-Team Playoff Changes the Regular Season 00:40:00 Comparing the Committee's Top 12 00:47:00 The Committee's Beanbag Tournament Story 00:52:00 SMU's Path to the College Football Playoff 00:58:00 Weekend Picks: USC, Texas-LSU and the SEC 01:03:00 Texas Tech-Oklahoma State and Big 12 Showdowns 01:08:00 Boise State, New Mexico and the Group of Six Race 01:12:00 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa is up to No. 15 in the College Football Playoff rankings, but the Hawkeyes have a complicated path to the postseason. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa's playoff chances, preview Iowa-Purdue and Iowa State-Cincinnati, and pick the biggest games of Week 11. Can Iowa State's offense keep rolling against Cincinnati? The guys want to see Aiden Flora get plenty of touches as the Cyclones look to take advantage of a Bearcats defense that has struggled against the run. They also debate Iowa's chances of climbing the CFP rankings, which teams the Hawkeyes need to lose and whether a cold November night at Kinnick could create a trap-game situation against Purdue. Plus, Iowa basketball's frustrating loss to Virginia Tech, the controversy surrounding Ben McCollum's son playing a significant role, the Vikings' quarterback situation, a bizarre video-board penalty in college football, and a look at the biggest games and LOCKS of the weekend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. 00:00:00 Show Open 00:10:48 Iowa Basketball's Loss to Virginia Tech and the McCollum Family Debate 00:16:27 Carson Wentz, the Vikings and the Brian Ferentz Connection 00:21:00 Poor Choices: College Football's Video-Board Controversy 00:28:00 Veterans Day, Iowa Wild and the Weekend Ahead 00:31:00 Iowa State-Cincinnati Preview: Give Aiden Flora the Ball 00:40:00 Iowa-Purdue Preview: Is Kinnick Set Up for a Trap Game? 01:03:00 Games of the Week: Illinois-UCLA, Wake-SMU and Indiana-USC 01:06:00 Texas-LSU, Utah-Arizona and Texas Tech-Oklahoma State 01:19:24 Week 11 Locks, Picks and Betting Predictions 01:23:00 Sausage Fest, Family Stories and the Stock Market 01:25:00 Iowa's New Basketball Jersey Patch and Corporate Sponsorships 01:28:40 Wrapping Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football is knocking on the College Football Playoff door. The Hawkeyes move up to No. 15 in the latest rankings, and Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down what needs to happen for Iowa to make the playoff. With Purdue, Illinois and Nebraska remaining, the guys look at Iowa's path to a 10-2 finish, which games are the biggest challenges and why losses by other playoff contenders could matter more than style points. They also discuss the latest SEC bias debate in the rankings and the possibility of future scheduling alliances changing the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry. Plus, Iowa State's defensive struggles after the Baylor loss, the Vikings' decision to turn to Kirk Cousins, Iowa basketball's loss to Virginia Tech, the latest around college basketball and the worst disguises in movie history. All that, plus Veterans Day, Mr. Movie, ThrowDowns, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Protect College Sports Act dead? Following last week's election results, the future of the legislation and the direction of college athletics are facing major questions. Chris Williams welcomes back Nate Boulton to explain what could come next for college sports. Boulton breaks down why the current version of the Protect College Sports Act is unlikely to pass, the challenges of regulating NIL and the transfer portal, and why college athletes may eventually need a collective bargaining agreement. The conversation also explores the financial divide between schools like Iowa and Iowa State, the future of Olympic sports, potential state funding for athletic departments, private equity's growing influence, and why the NCAA needs to take a leadership role before college athletics changes beyond recognition. Plus, what happens if Congress doesn't step in? And can college sports find a solution that protects both athletes and the long-term future of athletic departments? 00:00 Show Open 01:00 How the Election Changes the Bill's Chances 04:15 Why the Current Legislation Is Unlikely to Pass 06:00 Are College Athletes Employees? 08:40 Collective Bargaining, NIL and Transfer Rules 11:00 The Long-Term Problems With the Current System 13:50 Iowa and Iowa State's Athletic Department Finances 15:00 How College Sports Became a Business 18:45 Could State Funding Help College Athletics? 24:50 The Future of Women's and Olympic Sports 27:00 Will Schools Start Cutting Non-Revenue Sports? 29:30 Private Equity and the Changing Athletic Director Role 32:00 Who Should Be Leading College Athletics? 34:30 The NCAA's Leadership Problem 36:00 Can College Sports Find a Long-Term Solution? 40:40 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iowa Hawkeyes tip off against the Creighton Bluejays this Sunday at the Casey's Center! Limited tickets are available at IowaEventsCenter.com/Tickets. Plus, live music takes the stage later this month with Zac Brown Band on Nov. 20! Get a special $30 all-in ticket to the show with Promo Code: LAST26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football keeps its College Football Playoff hopes alive, while Iowa State falls to Baylor in a costly Big 12 loss. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down the weekend, the Hawkeyes' path to the playoff, and what's next for the Cyclones. The guys discuss Iowa's 24-10 win at Northwestern, the Hawkeyes' defensive performance, and the challenge of building a strong playoff résumé. They also break down Iowa State's loss to Baylor, the impact of Aiden Flora's breakout season, and the debate over whether a bowl game or an early transfer portal push matters more for the Cyclones. Plus, the College Football Playoff's move to 24 teams, coaching patience, Nebraska's struggles, the latest around college football, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Murph & Andy Are Back Together 03:37 Iowa's College Football Playoff Hopes 08:00 Iowa's Defense and Special Teams 14:00 The CFP Picture and Iowa's Résumé 18:00 Iowa State's Loss at Baylor and Aiden Flora 22:00 College Football Playoff Expanding to 24 Teams 27:00 What a 24-Team Playoff Means for College Football 29:00 Coaching Buyouts, Patience and Program Expectations 33:00 Nebraska's Struggles and Matt Rhule's Future 43:00 Iowa State's Opponents and the Big 12 Picture 47:00 The Weekend's Winners and Losers 50:00 High Or Low 55:00 Iowa High School Football Playoff Matchups 01:03:00 MORE! 01:16:09 Throwdowns 01:21:23 Andrew Downs Audio Drop of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa dominates Northwestern on the road and should move up in this week's College Football Playoff rankings. What is Iowa's path to making the 12-team field? Iowa State goes up early at Baylor, but a missed field goal and muffed punt turn the tide in Waco as the Bears run away in the second half. The Cyclones return home to face Cincinnati with three winnable games left on the schedule. Plus, a look at all the officiating mishaps that have been happening across the sport this year. And our BIGGER BETTER BOLDER moments from the weekend. Presented by Fareway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap Utah's huge Holy War win over BYU, Texas Tech's wild 53-48 victory over West Virginia, and Baylor's 42-31 win over Iowa State. Utah is now firmly in control of the Big 12 race after shutting out BYU in the second half and winning its 15th straight game. The guys debate whether the Utes are good enough to make a run in the College Football Playoff, what the loss means for BYU's playoff hopes, and whether the Big 12 can still get multiple teams into the field. Texas Tech survived an unbelievable shootout with West Virginia, but the defensive concerns remain. The guys discuss Thomas Castellanos' breakout performance and the Red Raiders' playoff ceiling. Plus, Houston's win over Cincinnati, Arizona's wild comeback against TCU, and Oklahoma State's 66-28 demolition of Kansas State. Then it's a closer look at Baylor's win over Iowa State. The Cyclones started strong but couldn't contain DJ Lagway, who helped Baylor take control. What went wrong for Iowa State, and what does the loss mean for the rest of the season? The guys also break down UCF's last-minute win over Kansas, Arizona State's victory over Colorado, their updated Big 12 power rankings, and picks for every game in the upcoming weekend. Bigger Than 12 is presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning and Tax, exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00:00 Bigger Than 12: A Wild Weekend in the Big 12 00:05:55 Utah Wins the Holy War: BYU's Playoff Hopes Take a Hit 00:18:35 Texas Tech Survives a Wild Shootout With West Virginia 00:29:15 Houston Beats Cincinnati: The Cougars Stay in the Race 00:34:15 Arizona's Unbelievable Comeback Against TCU 00:41:20 Oklahoma State Puts Up 66 on Kansas State 00:47:15 Baylor Takes Down Iowa State 42-31 00:52:25 UCF's Last-Minute Win Over Kansas 00:57:45 Arizona State Beats Colorado: Deion Sanders Questions 01:00:50 Big 12 Power Rankings: Utah Creates Some Separation 01:02:25 Week 11 Big 12 Picks and Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football keeps rolling. The Hawkeyes beat Northwestern 24-10 to improve to 7-2, delivering another dominant Big Ten performance and keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs break down Iowa's road win, Hank Brown's impressive opening drives, the defense's continued dominance, and how the Hawkeyes controlled the game despite losing the turnover battle. Plus, the guys look ahead to Purdue, discuss Iowa's place in the College Football Playoff race, and consider what the last three games could mean for the Hawkeyes' résumé. Presented by Fairway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State football falls to Baylor 42-31, but the Cyclones showed flashes of offensive progress in a frustrating Big 12 loss. Emery Songer and Ben Bruns break down what went wrong in Waco and what Iowa State can take away from the performance. The guys discuss the costly muffed punt, untimely turnovers and penalties that swung the game, plus the offensive line's improved performance, Tyler Roehl's play-calling and Aiden Flora's impact in the running game. They also examine the defensive challenges of containing Baylor's quarterback, the impact of Sullivan Schlimgen's injury, and why Iowa State needs to clean up the mistakes that keep changing the course of games. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales preview a massive weekend of college football. Can Iowa keep their CFP hopes alive against a Northwestern team without Aidan Chiles? Will Iowa State make it two wins in a row as they take on Baylor in Waco? Scott School, garage sales, the Toy Hall of Fame and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices