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Is Iowa’s matchup with Wisconsin a must-win? Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, and the crew get ready for a huge weekend of college football, including Iowa’s home game against the Badgers and Iowa State’s Halloween-night showdown with Oklahoma State. The crew also breaks down Brett Yormark’s departure as Big 12 commissioner. What did he get right, what didn't work, and how much stronger did he leave the conference? Plus, a look at the Big 12's future and what Iowa State's new athletic director, Jared Benko, faces moving forward. Plus, Iowa State and Oklahoma State's Halloween uniforms, the challenge facing the Cyclones, the Chicago Bears going all-in, Brewers World Series celebration, Andy's Ella Langley concert experience, Scott's School, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! 00:00:00 Halloween Plans During Iowa State's Game 00:04:40 Brett Yormark Is Leaving the Big 12 00:12:00 Yormark's Legacy: The Good and the Bad 00:20:45 Is Iowa-Wisconsin a Must-Win for the Hawkeyes? 00:27:00 Iowa State and Oklahoma State's Halloween Uniforms 00:30:00 Can Iowa State Keep Up With Oklahoma State? 00:34:00 The Chicago Bears Go All-In 00:39:00 World Series Fans Take Over Tampa 00:45:20 High or Low: Andy's Ella Langley Concert Experience 00:58:45 Halloween Trivia and Scott's School 01:04:50 Headlines That Don't Need Stories 01:10:10 Strange Street Names and Viral Videos 01:13:40 Mount Cleverest: A New Trivia Game 01:19:30 Weekend Plans and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football loses Kamari Moulton for the rest of the season, Hank Brown gets the start at quarterback, and Iowa State prepares for a Halloween-night showdown with Oklahoma State. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down the latest Hawkeye and Cyclone football storylines on Murph & Andy. The guys look back at Iowa’s disastrous loss to Minnesota, discuss how Moulton’s injury changes the Hawkeyes’ offense, and debate whether Iowa can find the consistency it needs down the stretch. They also examine Iowa State’s quarterback situation, with Jaylen Raynor set to start against Oklahoma State, and why the Cyclones’ offensive line and struggling running game remain major concerns. Plus, the Brewers and Rays deliver a wild extra-inning finish, pheasant hunting season opens with Iowa’s bird population at a 15-year high, and the crew debates a youth soccer controversy and Pat McAfee’s dispute with the University of Utah. Murph & Andy remember Tom Skerritt with Mr. Movie and celebrate his memorable roles in Top Gun, A River Runs Through It, Steel Magnolias, and Alien. All this and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports & MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Show Open 02:13 Iowa Football: Kamari Moulton Out for the Season 08:30 Hawkeyes Quarterback Questions 18:00 Iowa State Football and the Cyclones’ Struggles 27:00 World Series 31:10 High or Low Since The Last Show 38:00 Youth Soccer and Competitive Kids’ Sports 48:48 Halloween Stories and Entertainment 50:00 Pat McAfee vs. the University of Utah 58:00 Farewell Viper: Remembering Tom Skerritt 1:06:00 Movies and Entertainment 1:10:00 Throwdowns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football suffers a frustrating loss to Minnesota, and Iowa State gets crushed by Arizona in a brutal Saturday for Iowa college football. What went wrong for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, and where do both teams go from here? Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Iowa’s offensive struggles, the quarterback decision between Jeremy Heclinski and Hank Brown, and what the loss means for the Hawkeyes’ remaining schedule. They also react to Iowa State’s 39-3 defeat to Arizona, the Cyclones’ ongoing offensive problems, and the challenges ahead with Oklahoma State coming to Ames on Halloween night. Plus, the guys debate controversial roughing-the-kicker and roughing-the-punter penalties, share their highs and lows from the weekend, discuss a youth soccer controversy, and get into Halloween candy, trick-or-treating, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Show Open 05:00 Iowa’s Offensive Struggles in the Loss to Minnesota 12:00 Hawkeye Football’s Remaining Schedule and Wisconsin Preview 14:00 A.D. Joins the Show: What Went Wrong for Iowa? 18:00 Reacting to the Hawkeyes’ Disappointing Loss 20:00 Iowa State Gets Crushed by Arizona, 39-3 25:00 What’s Next for the Cyclones? Oklahoma State Preview 30:00 Can Iowa State Still Win Another Game? 33:00 Are Roughing-the-Kicker Penalties Out of Control? 40:00 Player Safety vs. the Rules of Football 44:00 Weekend Highs and Lows 52:00 MORE! 1:04:00 Throwdowns 1:10:00 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Andy | Gopher Hunting and Cyclones in the Desert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk Ferentz’s quarterback decision, Iowa football’s latest QB debate, and Jimmy Rogers’ candid comments about college sports lead today’s episode of Murph & Andy. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Ferentz’s approach to Iowa’s quarterback situation and discuss what Iowa State’s new head coach, Jimmy Rogers, is saying about the realities of running a college football program. What can Iowa State’s new athletic director change, and how much can a coach really control in today’s college sports landscape? Plus, the guys tackle the day’s biggest sports stories, including Matt Rhule and Nebraska embarrassing themselves again before welcoming Mr. Movie. All this and MORE! Murph & Andy, sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State introduces new athletic director Jared Benko, and college football delivers one of the wildest Saturdays in history. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Benko’s first public appearance, five of the AP Top 7 teams losing, and what’s next for Iowa and Iowa State. The guys react to Benko’s background in fundraising, NIL, and college athletics, plus his message about competing for Big 12 and national championships. They also discuss Jamie Pollard’s legacy, why Iowa State needed a fresh direction, and the financial challenges facing Cyclone Athletics. Plus, a look back at an unforgettable college football weekend, the biggest upsets and what the results mean for the national rankings. With Iowa and Iowa State both coming off bye weeks, Murph and Andy debate the Hawkeyes’ potential finish, Iowa State’s bowl hopes, and the upcoming schedule. ThrowDowns and MORE! 00:00 Show Open 02:45 Jared Benko’s First Day as Iowa State Athletic Director 08:30 Benko’s Vision, NIL and Competing for Championships 12:00 Jamie Pollard’s Legacy and Why Iowa State Needed a Change 17:00 The Hiring Decision and Iowa State’s Athletic Future 24:00 Fundraising, Financial Growth and the Big 12’s Challenges 30:00 Five of the AP Top 7 Lose: A Wild College Football Saturday 35:00 Rocco Becht, Matt Campbell and Penn State’s Struggles 40:00 Floyd of Rosedale: Iowa Heads to Minnesota 48:00 College Football Reactions and the Weekend’s Biggest Stories 1:02:00 MORE! 1:17:00 Throwdowns: Iowa’s Record, Iowa State’s Bowl Hopes and Apple Orchards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State has a new athletic director, the College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams, and the Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series! Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs break down a busy Friday on Murph & Andy. The guys discuss Iowa State’s hiring of Jared Benko as athletic director, his experience at Auburn and Georgia Southern, and what his background in fundraising, NIL, and revenue sharing could mean for the Cyclones’ athletic department. Plus, debating the pros and cons of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, examining how the changes could affect college football, and celebrating the Brewers’ sweep of the Dodgers to capture the National League pennant. With Iowa and Iowa State on a bye week, it’s also Pumpkin Patch Saturday, and the guys look ahead to the weekend before wrapping up with listener feedback, Throwdowns, Scott School, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! 00:00 Intro 03:38 Jared Benko’s Background, Fundraising and NIL Experience 10:25 What Benko’s Hiring Means for Iowa State Athletics 23:06 College Football Playoff Expansion: The Case for 24 Teams 30:25 How Expansion Changes the College Football Playoff Race 41:56 The Milwaukee Brewers Sweep the Dodgers 46:00 Sports, Entertainment and Friday Conversation 1:04:00 The Future of College Football and Playoff Expansion 1:15:15 More Debate on the 24-Team Playoff 1:25:36 Brewers Celebration and What’s Bugging You 1:28:45 Throwdowns 1:35:27 Weekend Radar and Plans for Pumpkin Patch Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football’s quarterback debate continues, Tamin Lipsey’s status remains a question, and Bill Fennelly prepares for his final season at Iowa State. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales tackle the biggest Hawkeye and Cyclone storylines on Murph & Andy. The guys discuss Jeremy Hecklinski vs. Hank Brown and what Iowa’s quarterback situation means moving forward. They also break down the uncertainty surrounding Tamin Lipsey’s return to Iowa State basketball and react to Bill Fennelly’s retirement announcement after 32 seasons leading the Cyclone women’s basketball program. Plus, the guys get into college football, baseball, and the latest sports storylines before bringing out the candy-bar debate and Mr. Movie. All this and MORE! 00:00 Show Open 07:20 Bill Fennelly Announces His Final Season 23:55 Tamin Lipsey Returns, but Questions Remain 26:34 Hecklinski or Hank Brown: Iowa’s Quarterback Debate 31:00 College Football Reactions and Weekend Storylines 35:30 MLB Playoffs and the Milwaukee Brewers 39:00 MORE! 47:30 Mr. Movie 1:04:00 College Football Memories and the Red River Rivalry 1:06:00 Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football heads into the bye week at 5-1 with a huge opportunity ahead, while Nebraska suffers another hilarious, frustrating loss, and Iowa State is unable to hang with BYU. Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs break down the latest Hawkeye, Cyclone, and college football storylines. Can Iowa make a run at the College Football Playoff? The guys discuss Iowa’s impressive win at Washington, the quarterback debate between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, and the path ahead in the Big Ten. Plus, Iowa State’s difficult loss at BYU, Indiana’s comeback win over Nebraska, the conversation surrounding Matt Campbell and Penn State, and the announcement that Bill Fennelly will coach his final season at Iowa State. Who Won the Weekend, Throwdowns, sports history, baseball playoff talk, college basketball, and MORE! 00:16 Show Open 03:08 Iowa Heads Into the Bye at 5-1 05:35 Hecklinski vs. Hank Brown: Who Should Start? 11:08 Iowa’s Dominant Win at Washington 14:01 Can Iowa Run the Table and Reach the Playoff? 20:37 The Iowa Quarterback Debate Continues 23:35 College Football Playoff Talk and Big Ten Scheduling 29:30 Iowa State’s Loss at BYU and the Offensive Struggles 31:03 Jalen Raynor, Cyclone Leadership and the Road Ahead 35:31 Iowa State’s Silver Linings and BYU’s Big Crowd 38:30 Matt Campbell, Penn State and the Nebraska Collapse 46:00 Iowa Wild Opening Night and Who Won the Weekend 55:33 Columbus Day, Vinyl Cup and More Stories 1:02:23 NBA Three-Point History and the Herschel Walker Trade 1:06:43 Throwdowns: College Basketball, Baseball and French Fries 1:10:01 What’s Bugging You? and the AD Audio Drop 1:11:29 Bill Fennelly Announces His Final Season at Iowa State 1:18:34 Quickie Polls and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales, live from the Iowa Wild home opener, preview a big Friday night for Iowa and Iowa State, remember Mike Ditka, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa may be heading to Seattle with a different quarterback, while Iowa State takes Aiden Flora and the Big 12’s No. 8 BYU on Friday night. Keith Murphy & Andy Fales break down both massive matchups. The guys discuss Hank Brown’s shoulder injury, Iowa’s quarterback options, the Hawkeyes’ struggles playing out West, and whether history should matter against Washington. They also preview Iowa State-BYU, Bear Bachmeier, Aiden Flora’s breakout season, and the Cyclones’ defensive concerns. Plus, Iowa-Ohio State aftermath, High or Low, Mr. Movie, movie handshakes, Throwdowns, and MORE! 00:00 Iowa May Have a New QB + Iowa State-BYU Friday Night 04:10 Iowa’s QB1 Question: Hank Brown or Heklinski? 08:10 Iowa’s TERRIBLE History Out West 10:53 Quickie Poll: Does Iowa’s History Out West Matter? 15:52 Iowa-Ohio State Aftermath 22:30 Aiden Flora Is No Longer a Secret 33:48 High or Low Since Our Last Show 46:44 Mr. Movie with Mike Woody 59:11 MORE! 1:12:42 Throwdowns 1:15:50 Andrew Downs Audio Drop 1:17:00 Quickie Poll Results Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa suffers its first loss of the season as Ohio State beats the Hawkeyes 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Meanwhile, Aiden Flora puts together a historic performance as Iowa State beats West Virginia 45-42 for its first Big 12 win. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Iowa vs. Ohio State, Hank Brown’s struggles, Jeremiah Smith’s dominant performance, and what the Hawkeyes need to fix before Friday night’s trip to Washington. Then it’s the Aiden Flora game. Flora accounts for five touchdowns and 212 rushing yards as Iowa State outlasts West Virginia. The guys discuss Flora’s incredible development, his role in the Cyclones’ offense, his comparison to Iowa State stars of the past, and whether he has become the most valuable player on the team. Plus, Iowa State’s Jack Trice Stadium entry problems, the Matt Campbell misery index, Penn State’s struggles, Jimmy Rogers, Big Ten football, the weekend’s winners and losers, and MORE! Chapters: 00:00 Weekend Recap + Iowa-Iowa State Saturday 05:45 Aiden Flora Tease + Iowa’s First Loss 06:01 Iowa Falls to Ohio State 12:22 Did Iowa’s Loss Lower Expectations? 13:54 Iowa Heads to Washington 16:53 Iowa Gets the College Football Spotlight 18:33 Jeremiah Smith Looks Like a Cheat Code 24:34 Iowa State Survives West Virginia 29:21 Aiden Flora Has Arrived 32:01 Is Aiden Flora Iowa State’s MVP? 36:40 Jack Trice Stadium Entry Problems 40:39 Iowa State’s Big 12 Outlook 45:41 Penn State Is in REAL Trouble 49:32 Iowa State-Penn State Bowl Game? 55:15 Aiden Flora vs. Penn State’s Roster 58:34 Jimmy Rogers to Penn State?! 58:42 High or Low since Last Show 01:02:24 Who Won the Weekend? 01:04:33 Brock Purdy + Aiden Flora 01:06:32 MORE! 01:11:24 Throwdowns 01:18:37 AD Squared + Jamie Pollard 01:21:19 Quickie Poll + Final Thoughts Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa vs. Ohio State is finally here; Iowa State faces a huge game against West Virginia, and Murph & Andy get you ready for a massive football weekend in Iowa. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down the Hawkeyes’ biggest test of the season, including Jeremiah Smith, Hank Brown, Kinnick Stadium, College GameDay, and whether Iowa can keep Ohio State within striking distance into the fourth quarter. The guys also dive into Iowa State vs. West Virginia and why Saturday feels like a pivotal game for Jimmy Rogers and the Cyclones. They discuss Michael Hawkins Jr., Cam Cook, Aiden Flora, Jaylen Raynor, Iowa State’s defense, and why avoiding another slow start could be the difference. Plus, Murph & Andy remember legendary Cyclone fan Cyclone Jerry, who passed away at 87. They share stories from his decades of calling radio shows, working around Iowa State athletics and becoming one of the most recognizable fans in the state. Also on the show: Caitlin Clark and the WNBA playoffs, the Dennis Miller documentary about Monday Night Football, Ohio State and Nebraska fans taking aim at Scott Siepker, the MLB playoffs, Northwestern’s new stadium, Scott School, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Iowa pull off another massive upset? Murph & Andy break down the Hawkeyes’ huge win over Michigan and look ahead to Ohio State coming to Kinnick Stadium. The guys discuss why Iowa is playing with house money against the Buckeyes, whether the Hawkeyes can make the College Football Playoff even with a loss, and what exactly it means when an opponent gets “Iowa’d.” They also revisit Kirk Ferentz’s comments about the formula behind Iowa’s biggest wins and why last week’s Michigan game was both quintessential Iowa and completely unlike a typical Iowa finish. Plus, the guys compare Jimmy Rogers’ straightforward approach with former coach Matt Campbell, discuss Rogers’ message to Cyclone fans after the Utah loss, and explain why Iowa State’s game against West Virginia could be the biggest game of the season so far. They also talk WNBA playoffs and the A’ja Wilson-Caitlin Clark matchup, MLB’s lack of attention during football season, Mr. Movie, the latest Big 12 basketball coaching rankings, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa pulled off an INSANE 20-19 walk-off win at Michigan, and Murph & Andy break down one of the most improbable Hawkeye victories in years. Hank Brown led a 91-yard game-winning drive and delivered the perfect final throw to Reece Vander Zee, while Braeden Jackson’s 99-yard kickoff return, Deshaun Lee’s interception, and Michigan’s mistakes all played a role in the stunning win. The guys also look ahead to Ohio State coming to Kinnick Stadium, College GameDay returning to Iowa City for the first time in 20 years, and what the Hawkeyes need to do against one of the nation’s top teams. Plus, Iowa State’s 31-17 loss to No. 15 Utah, the Cyclones’ second-half comeback, Jimmy Rogers’ blunt postgame comments, and the viral mudslide at Jack Trice Stadium. All this and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices