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Iowa football faces Wisconsin, and Iowa State hosts Oklahoma State on Halloween night. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview both Week 9 matchups, break down the biggest questions facing the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, and make their picks for the weekend’s top college football games. The guys examine Iowa’s offensive line and running game, the quarterback debate between Hank Brown and Jeremy Heclinski, and whether the Hawkeyes can get back on track against a tough Wisconsin defense. They also dig into Iowa State’s offensive struggles, the quarterback situation, the importance of getting Aiden Flora involved, and what the Cyclones need to do to compete with Oklahoma State. Plus, the crew discusses Iowa State’s all-black uniforms and Oklahoma State’s all-orange look, debates the challenges of Halloween falling on a big football weekend, and shares predictions for the biggest games around college football. The show also looks ahead to the start of college basketball, including Iowa State’s opener against Memphis, Iowa basketball’s season debut, and the latest conversation surrounding the WNBA schedule. Dropping locks and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. 00:00 Halloween Candy, Trick-or-Treating and Football 05:00 Two Guys: Week 9 Preview Begins 10:00 Iowa vs. Wisconsin Preview 35:00 Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State Preview 50:00 College Football Kickoff Times and the Weekend Schedule 55:00 A Wild Hotel Prank Story 1:00:00 Top College Football Games and Week 9 Picks 1:10:00 Best Bets, Betting Records and More Predictions 1:15:00 College Basketball Is Almost Here 1:20:00 The WNBA and Cheers to The Freakin' Weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football loses Floyd of Rosedale to Minnesota, Iowa State gets blown out at Arizona, and the Big 12 playoff race gets even crazier. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down a brutal weekend for Iowa’s college football teams on Two Guys. The guys react to Iowa’s 13–10 loss to Minnesota, the four turnovers, the quarterback questions surrounding Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, and what comes next for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes. Then, Chris Williams shares his firsthand perspective on Iowa State’s ugly loss at Arizona and the Cyclones’ growing concerns about roster depth, injuries, and the future under Jimmy Rogers. Plus, Baylor fires Dave Aranda, the Big 12’s College Football Playoff hopes take a hit, and the guys debate how many teams the conference can realistically get into the playoff. They also discuss Wisconsin’s big win, the latest college football storylines, and more. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, exclusively on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 A Miserable Saturday for Iowa and Iowa State 02:50 Two Guys Opens with Breaking News: Baylor Fires Dave Aranda 04:00 Iowa Loses Floyd of Rosedale to Minnesota 07:00 The Hecklinski-Hank Brown Quarterback Debate 13:00 Iowa State Gets Blown Out at Arizona 16:00 What’s Wrong with the Cyclones? 20:00 Jimmy Rogers, Roster Depth and Iowa State’s Future 24:00 Arizona’s Rise and the Big 12 Landscape 28:45 Low-T Move of the Week 30:00 College Football Picks and Wisconsin’s Turnaround 34:30 Big 12 Playoff Hopes After a Chaotic Weekend 40:00 The College Football Playoff Debate 44:00 Iowa’s Offensive Line and Quarterback Questions 48:00 Looking Ahead for Iowa and Iowa State 50:00 How Many Big 12 Teams Can Make the Playoff? 53:00 Weigh Me Down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Hecklinski is officially Iowa’s starting quarterback, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down what the decision means for the Hawkeyes as they prepare for Minnesota. Plus, a look at the biggest Big 12 storylines, college football’s playoff picture, and the week’s key matchups on Two Guys. The guys react to Kirk Ferentz naming Hecklinski the starter, discuss the timing of the announcement, and debate what the decision means for Iowa’s offense. They also preview the Iowa-Minnesota matchup, examine the challenges the Hawkeyes face on the road, and share their expectations for the game. Plus, the guys preview Iowa State's trip to Arizona before diving into the Big 12 race, discuss teams fighting to stay in the College Football Playoff conversation, and drop their locks of the week. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Show Open 05:00 The Week Ahead 10:00 Iowa’s Quarterback Decision and Offensive Expectations 15:00 Evaluating Hecklinski and Iowa’s Passing Game 20:00 Iowa-Minnesota Preview 27:00 Iowa State-Arizona Preview 35:00 Big 12 Football: Contenders and Playoff Hopes 42:00 Big 12 Matchups and Conference Predictions 50:00 Oklahoma State, Penn State and the National Picture 57:00 College Football Discussion and Iowa State Athletics 1:03:00 College Athletics, Money and the Changing Landscape 1:10:00 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State introduces new athletic director Jared Benko, the Big 12 makes a statement on the national stage, and the Iowa Hawkeyes face big questions coming out of the bye week. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break it all down on Two Guys. The guys share their impressions of Benko and Iowa State President David Cook, discuss the transition from Jamie Pollard, and examine what the new leadership could mean for the future of Cyclone Athletics. They also look at Benko’s background, his Iowa State connections, and the need to keep pace with the changing world of college sports. Plus, BYU’s win over Notre Dame and a strong weekend for the Big 12 spark a conversation about the College Football Playoff, conference strength, and the debate over which leagues deserve more spots. The guys also react to Nebraska’s heartbreaking finish against Oregon, Penn State’s struggles, and other major college football storylines. And with Iowa State preparing for Arizona and Iowa getting ready to return to action, Chris and Chris revisit the Hawkeyes’ quarterback debate, discuss what needs to change, and look ahead to the next stretch of the season. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Show Open 08:18 Jared Benko’s Introduction at Iowa State 13:00 Benko’s Leadership Style and the Future of Cyclone Athletics 22:00 BYU Beats Notre Dame: The Big 12 Makes a Statement 29:00 College Football Playoff Debate and Conference Strength 35:00 SEC Playoff Arguments and Notre Dame’s Schedule 38:30 Nebraska’s Late Collapse Against Oregon 43:00 Penn State, Michigan and the Weekend’s Biggest Games 48:00 Iowa State’s Loss to BYU and Iowa’s Quarterback Debate 55:00 Show Banter and Listener Conversation 59:00 Iowa and Iowa State: What Needs to Change? 1:04:00 Final Thoughts and What’s Coming Up on Two Guys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do Iowa and Iowa State look at the halfway point of the college football season? Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and the biggest storylines heading into Week 7. The guys debate Iowa’s quarterback situation after Jeremy Hecklinski’s performance, examine Tim Lester’s comments about the Hawkeyes’ offense, and look ahead to the betting lines for Iowa and Iowa State’s remaining games. Plus, Chris and Chris discuss the biggest college football matchups of Week 7, drop their LOCKS, and revisit a wild Iowa high school golf controversy that brings back some of their own golf memories. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. 00:00 Show Open 06:23 Hassel Makes the Case: Did a High School Golf Team Cheat? 14:00 Chris and Chris Share Their Own Golf Stories 20:18 Iowa Football: Hecklinski, Hank Brown and Tim Lester’s Comments 31:12 Iowa State Football at the Midseason Point 40:02 Cyclones Quarterback Questions and the Road Ahead 44:13 Mightiest Moment of the Week 48:01 College Football’s Biggest Games of Week 7 57:01 Big 12 Matchups and College Football Picks 1:04:19 Betting Lines, Predictions and Week 7 Picks 1:19:49 Bill Fennelly’s Final Season and His Iowa State Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football is back on track after a dominant win over Washington, while Iowa State runs into trouble against BYU. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down a huge weekend for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. Jeremy Hecklinski delivered in his opportunity at quarterback as Iowa picked up an impressive road win in Seattle. What does his performance mean for Iowa’s quarterback situation moving forward? And what went wrong for Iowa State against a physical BYU team? Plus, the guys discuss the Big 12 race, the biggest storylines from college football Saturday, and Williams' trip out east. Two Guys is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. 00:00 Show Open 03:50 Iowa State Struggles Against BYU 06:00 Iowa’s Quarterback Situation Takes a Turn 10:00 Hecklinski’s Breakout Performance 15:00 What Hecklinski Changes for Iowa’s Offense 19:00 Iowa’s Investment in College Football 22:50 The Big 12 Is Deeper This Season 26:00 Iowa State-BYU Reaction 34:00 CW's trip to Penn State 53:00 BBB from the weekend 58:00 Weekend Reactions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa’s quarterback situation is still up in the air heading into Friday’s trip to Washington, while Iowa State faces a massive road test against No. 8 BYU. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down both Friday night matchups and what’s at stake. The guys discuss Hank Brown’s shoulder injury, Jeremy Hecklinski preparing for Washington, Iowa’s rushing struggles, and whether the Hawkeyes can pull off the road win. They also break down Iowa State-BYU, Bear Bachmeier, Aiden Flora, BYU’s physicality, and why the Cyclones have a real chance to make this a game. Plus, the guys pick the biggest games of the weekend, drop their Locks of the Week, and discuss plenty of Big Ten, Big 12, and college football storylines. 00:00 Two Guys + Friday Night Football Is Coming 04:00 Iowa’s QB Situation: Hank Brown or Heklinski? 10:00 Iowa’s Rushing Game Is a HUGE Concern 12:20 Washington’s DeMond Williams & Iowa’s Defense 15:40 The Biggest Swing Game of Iowa’s Season? 17:00 How Good Is Iowa? 19:05 Iowa-Washington Comfort Zone 22:50 Iowa State-BYU Preview Begins 25:00 Can Iowa State Slow Down BYU? 28:35 Iowa-Washington Predictions 32:30 Washington QB Struggles & Iowa’s Defensive Opportunity 34:00 Iowa State-BYU: The Physicality Test 37:00 Can the Cyclones Pull the Upset? 40:00 BYU’s Big Advantage 43:00 Iowa State’s Challenge at BYU 47:00 Iowa’s QB Situation Gets More Complicated 50:00 Who Starts at QB for Iowa? 53:00 Jeremy Heklinski’s Opportunity 59:45 Top 3 Games of the Weekend 1:08:15 Locks of the Week 1:18:00 North Dakota State at UNLV 1:22:00 More College Football Picks 1:26:00 Big 12, Media Rights & College Sports 1:31:00 Final Thoughts Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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