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Iowa suffers its first loss of the season while Iowa State picks up its first Big 12 win in dramatic fashion. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel recap a huge college football weekend for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. Hassel gives his firsthand perspective from Iowa City after Ohio State’s 31-14 win at Kinnick Stadium, including Iowa’s offensive struggles, Hank Brown, Jeremiah Smith, and what the Hawkeyes need to do on a short week before traveling to Washington. Then, the guys break down Iowa State’s wild 45-42 win over West Virginia and an unforgettable performance from Aiden Flora. The Cyclone star rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns while throwing two more scores as Iowa State earned Jimmy Rogers’ first Big 12 victory. Plus, the guys look ahead at difficult upcoming schedules for both teams, discuss Baylor emerging in the Big 12, DJ Lagway, Penn State’s struggles, and plenty more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa vs. Ohio State is one of the biggest games of the college football season, and Two Guys break down exactly what the Hawkeyes need to do to stay with the Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the massive Iowa-Ohio State matchup, including Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State’s loaded roster, the talent gap between the two programs, Hank Brown, Iowa’s offensive game plan, and why the Hawkeyes may need to be much more aggressive than they were against Michigan. They also discuss Iowa’s College Football Playoff chances with a win or loss against Ohio State. Can Iowa stay in the game long enough for Kinnick Stadium and the Hawkeyes’ special teams to make a difference? Then the guys turn to Iowa State vs. West Virginia and a critical matchup for the Cyclones. They break down West Virginia’s run-heavy offense, Michael Hawkins Jr., Cam Cook, Iowa State’s defensive struggles against Utah, Aiden Flora’s importance, and why the Cyclones need to get their explosive playmaker more involved. They also discuss Iowa State’s offensive identity, Jaylen Raynor, tempo, play-action, and whether the Cyclones need to open up the offense after last week’s loss. Plus, Matt Campbell’s controversial comments after Penn State’s loss to Wisconsin, the pressure at Penn State, Jamie Pollard’s future, the biggest Week 5 games, and the guys’ weekly locks. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa STUNS Michigan with a last-play touchdown at the Big House! Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Hank Brown’s game-winning throw to Reese Vander Zee, the wild sequence of plays that kept Iowa alive, Bryce Underwood’s performance, and what the win means heading into a MASSIVE Ohio State matchup at Kinnick Stadium. Plus, Iowa State falls 31-17 to No. 15 Utah. The guys break down the Cyclones’ disastrous first half, the second-half comeback, Jaylen Raynor’s 40 pass attempts, Iowa State’s tackling issues, and what needs to change before West Virginia comes to Ames. Also: College GameDay at Iowa, the incredible Iowa student radio call, fan reaction videos, Oregon’s quarterback situation, Oklahoma State, Northwestern, Penn State, and more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa and Iowa State are both facing Top-20 opponents in massive conference openers, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel are breaking down exactly how the Hawkeyes and Cyclones can pull off upsets. Iowa travels to Michigan for a Top-20 showdown at the Big House, while No. 15 Utah comes to Ames for a game that could be transformed by rain, wind and a sloppy Jack Trice Stadium field. Can Iowa force Bryce Underwood to beat Phil Parker with his arm? Can Aiden Flora make the difference for Iowa State in the return game? And can Jaylen Raynor lead the Cyclones to a statement win? Two Guys also make their picks for Iowa-Michigan and Iowa State-Utah, re-rate both teams' remaining schedules, break down the biggest games of the college football weekend, drop Locks of the Week, and discuss Ryan Grubb calling out Alabama fans. Plus: Texas-Tennessee, Ole Miss-Florida, Oregon-USC, Oklahoma State-West Virginia, Minnesota-Washington and plenty more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa and Iowa State dominated Week 3, and now the real test begins with Big Ten and Big 12 play on the horizon. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa’s destruction of Northern Iowa and Iowa State’s blowout of Bowling Green before looking ahead to two massive conference openers: Iowa at Michigan and Utah at Iowa State. The guys revisit their preseason predictions and adjust their projected records for both teams. They discuss whether Iowa can navigate its schedule and reach 10 wins, why Michigan remains such a difficult matchup, and why Washington looks increasingly winnable for the Hawkeyes. For Iowa State, the conversation centers on Jaylen Raynor and whether the Cyclones can win enough games if the passing game doesn't improve. Chris and Chris debate Raynor’s accuracy, Connor Moberly’s potential, Jimmy Rogers’ comments, and what the quarterback situation could look like against Utah and throughout Big 12 play. Plus, the guys discuss Iowa State’s attendance concerns, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on programs like Northern Iowa, the changing gap between Group of Five and power-conference teams, West Virginia’s huge win over Virginia, Colorado’s shocking loss to Northwestern, Ole Miss beating Lane Kiffin, and more from a wild Week 3. Then they update their Iowa and Iowa State season predictions and look at what the next few weeks could mean for both teams. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State vs. Bowling Green and Iowa vs. Northern Iowa headline Week 3 for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, but Two Guys have plenty of questions heading into the weekend. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview both Iowa and Iowa State's games, including what they want to see from Iowa State quarterback Jalen Raynor, Aiden Flora, and the Cyclones’ offense before Utah arrives. They also debate Iowa’s quarterback situation between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski and whether both quarterbacks should get meaningful snaps against UNI. Plus, the guys break down the top games of Week 3, make their college football LOCKS, discuss the latest college football roster-spending numbers, debate the future of bowl games, and react to the latest storylines around the country. Plus, Karen Van Winkle. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa wins the Cy-Hawk 16-13, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel are here to break down everything from a wild night in Iowa City and an even wilder Week 2 of college football. The guys revisit their Cy-Hawk predictions, debate whether Iowa is worse than expected or Iowa State is much better than expected, and explain why Jimmy Rogers' Cyclones should leave the game feeling encouraged despite the loss. They break down Tony Diaz's huge impact for Iowa, Hank Brown's performance, Iowa's struggles in short-yardage situations, Iowa State's dominant defensive line, Jaylen Raynor's performance, the missed opportunities that cost the Cyclones, and the controversial moments surrounding the game. Plus, the guys discuss Oklahoma State's shocking upset of Oregon and the Big Ten's performance in the non-conference. They also tackle one of the biggest debates surrounding the Cy-Hawk rivalry: Is Iowa State's "Super Bowl" mentality actually a thing? Chris Williams has some thoughts. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally time for the Two Guys' FINAL Cy-Hawk predictions! Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa vs. Iowa State ahead of Saturday night's rivalry game at Kinnick Stadium. Hassel is more confident in Iowa than ever before and predicts a Hawkeye blowout, while Williams believes Iowa State can keep the game within one score. The guys debate the biggest question of the game: Can Jaylen Raynor make enough plays to keep Iowa State alive? They break down Iowa State's offensive line, the importance of Raynor's legs, turnovers, Iowa's dominant offensive line and running game, Kamari Moulton, and the matchup between Iowa State's defensive line and Iowa's offense. They also discuss Iowa's quarterback situation and what to expect from Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, including how Kirk Ferentz could handle the two-quarterback approach depending on the game situation. Plus, the guys react to the latest developments in the Michigan-Western Michigan replay controversy and the MAC's pushback, discuss increased transparency for college football replay officials, and make their picks for a loaded Week 2 college football slate. Week 2 picks include: • Minnesota vs. Mississippi State • Utah vs. Arkansas • Nebraska vs. Bowling Green • Oklahoma vs. Michigan • Wake Forest vs. Purdue • Washington vs. Utah State • North Dakota State vs. Air Force • Pittsburgh vs. UCF They also preview the biggest games of the weekend, including Ohio State vs. Texas, Oklahoma vs. Michigan, Arizona vs. BYU, Oregon vs. Oklahoma State, and Arkansas vs. Utah. Who wins the Cy-Hawk? Can Iowa State cover? Will Iowa blow the game open? Find out where the Two Guys stand before kickoff! Subscribe to Iowa Everywhere for more Iowa, Iowa State, and college football coverage all season long. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cy-Hawk Week is here, and Two Guys is breaking down everything you need to know before Iowa and Iowa State meet in Iowa City! Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to both teams' Week 1 victories, including Iowa's 40-0 shutout of Northern Illinois and Iowa State's 38-10 win over SEMO to begin the Jimmy Rogers era. The biggest question for Iowa is still at quarterback. Hank Brown or Jeremy Hecklinski? The guys break down Brown's impressive opening game, Heklinski's performance, Kirk Ferentz's decision to keep the position listed as an "or," and what the quarterback rotation could look like against Iowa State. For the Cyclones, the guys discuss Jaylen Raynor, Benny Ngoyi's incredible interception, Aiden Flora, Iowa State's new-look defense, and the biggest concern heading into Kinnick Stadium: the offensive line. Plus, the Big Ten had a rough opening weekend. Michigan needed TWO Hail Marys to survive Western Michigan, Washington struggled, and Oregon barely escaped Boise State. The guys also discuss Bryce Underwood's disappointing debut, Lane Kiffin's dominant win over Clemson, conference pride, and their brutal Week 1 college football picks. And, of course, the guys make their early Cy-Hawk predictions before the biggest game of the week. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Subscribe to Iowa Everywhere for complete Iowa and Iowa State coverage all season long! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 of college football is finally here, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel have their final thoughts on Iowa and Iowa State before kickoff! The guys break down Iowa and Iowa State, discuss the start of the Jimmy Rogers era in Ames, and make their final predictions heading into the opening weekend. They also dive into Iowa State's controversial uniform choices and the return of the I-State logo as the Cyclones prepare for their first game of the new era. Plus, Chris and Chris run through the biggest games of Week 1, make their college football LOCKS, and get ready for a full weekend of football across the Big Ten, Big 12, and beyond. It's officially football season on Two Guys, presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football's quarterback plan is starting to take shape ahead of Week 1. Chris Hassel and Chris Williams discuss Iowa's depth chart with the ongoing QB battle, and Hassel reveals his biggest concern heading into the 2026 Hawkeyes season. The guys also look back at the long offseason of Iowa State football, discuss Grand View's dominant season-opening win, and react to the latest college football storylines, including USC's lackluster home-opener attendance and the school's response. Plus, they discuss the new Vince Young documentary, Victory Day across the country, Van Winks' softball antics, and more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel predict the entire 2026 Iowa and Iowa State football seasons, breaking down every game on both schedules and projecting their final win totals. The guys debate Iowa's quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, the massive Cy-Hawk matchup at Kinnick, Iowa's brutal three-game stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington, and whether the Hawkeyes can make the College Football Playoff. For Iowa State, the guys discuss Jimmy Rogers' first season, Jalen Raynor, the Cyclones' difficult schedule and the path to bowl eligibility. They break down Iowa State's matchups against Utah, West Virginia, BYU, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Cincinnati, UCF, and Kansas State before revealing their final win totals. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football's quarterback competition is suddenly wide open again. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to reports that Jeremy Hecklinski struggled during Iowa's latest scrimmage while Hank Brown played well, raising new questions about who will ultimately win the Hawkeyes' starting quarterback job. After Hecklinski's impressive Kids Day performance, the latest reports have made it clear that Kirk Ferentz's "clearly cloudy" quarterback situation is still very much alive. The guys also reveal a major Iowa Everywhere announcement, as Grand View University becomes the first school to feature an Iowa Everywhere jersey patch. Plus, Chris and Chris discuss Iowa State basketball's Killyan Toure injury, the growing trend of NFL players potentially returning to college football, Thomas Castellanos and the NCAA's eligibility mess, whether Iowa's Aaron Graves and Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey could benefit, the Davenport team's historic run at the Little League World Series, Drake's new throwback football uniforms, the Iowa State Fair, and recapping Iowa Everywhere LIVE. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa's quarterback battle is heating up, while Iowa State football faces some serious questions heading into the 2026 season. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the latest on Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown, and Iowa's decision at quarterback, including why Williams wants to see both quarterbacks get meaningful snaps early in the season. The guys also react to Killyan Toure's injury, which could have major implications for Iowa State basketball, and discuss the Cyclones' new Monster Energy jersey and basketball patches unveiled at Media Day. They also debate Iowa State's outlook after Matt Campbell's departure, Jimmy Rogers' first Media Day comments, national expectations for the Cyclones, and whether Iowa State could struggle to reach five wins. Plus, Chris Hassel makes the case for Iowa wide receiver Tony Diaz, after CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Mike Renner praised Diaz's tape and compared him favorably to other FCS receivers. The guys discuss Diaz's potential impact alongside DJ Vonnami and Iowa's revamped offense. Talking Nebraska's sellout streak, Boise State's new helmets, color-on-color college football uniforms, Iowa State ticket sales, Flock cameras and privacy, and much more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football's quarterback battle took a dramatic turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids' Day. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Hecklinski's 17-for-25 performance with five touchdowns and no interceptions, compare him to Hank Brown's struggles, and debate whether Kirk Ferentz can realistically keep the starting job "cloudy" after what happened at Kinnick. The guys also discuss concerns about Iowa's defense and special teams, the launch of Instant Iowa State with Emery Songer and Ben Bruns, Kyle Larson's wild Knoxville Nationals victory, Joshua Baez's three-homer MLB debut, the Jayden Daniels No. 5 controversy, the Big 12's Monster Energy jersey patches, Ohio State moving Senior Day, Iowa State's scheduling philosophy, and more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices