Iowa Everywhere

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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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 mo...

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.

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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.

Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs react to Iowa's win at Northwestern and what comes next.

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Emery Songer and Ben Bruns break down Iowa State's 42-31 loss at Baylor, presented by Fareway.

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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!

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Keith & Jenny try out crazy new potato chip flavors, discuss dinner rules, and finally complete the Cute Car Challenge.

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Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink a movie theater hypnotizing people so they can rewatch movies for the first time, Canva doing layoffs, and people pretending to live on Mars. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails.

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Iowa football and the College Football Playoff are front and center on this week's Legends & Listeners. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman open with an emotional discussion of former Hawkeye linebacker Jack Campbell and the encouraging update he shared following his frightening injury with the Detroit Lions.

The guys reflect on Campbell's leadership, character, and legacy at Iowa before turning to the first College Football Playoff rankings. What would it take for Iowa to climb into the 12-team field? How important is a strong November, and can the Hawkeyes make a statement against Northwestern?

The first College Football Playoff rankings are here, and Trent Condon, Andrew Downs, and Emery Songer have plenty of questions. The Committee breaks down the initial top 25, the biggest surprises, the teams being rewarded, and the programs that have reason to be frustrated.

Is the committee showing SEC bias? How much should strength of schedule, head-to-head results, and quality wins matter? The guys dig into the rankings, debate the logic behind the selections, and examine the Big 12's place in the playoff picture. They also discuss the path for teams like BYU, Texas Tech...

Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes are alive, but the path to the 12-team field is more complicated than simply winning out. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the first CFP rankings, Kirk Ferentz's comments about ESPN, and what the Hawkeyes need to do to make a late-season climb.

The guys dig into Iowa's matchup with Northwestern, including the Wildcats' long stretch without a bye, Iowa's injury report, and the importance of taking care of business down the stretch. Can the Hawkeyes make enough of an impression to move up the rankings?

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Iowa football is ranked No. 19 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, and the Hawkeyes still have a path to the 12-team playoff. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down what needs to happen for Iowa to make a run, the teams standing in the way, and why the initial rankings have people questioning the committee.

The guys also discuss Kirk Ferentz's comments about ESPN and the SEC, the debate over how the playoff committee evaluates teams, and whether the rankings are being influenced by television interests.

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Iowa football owns Wisconsin, and Iowa State survives an absolute shootout! Keith Murphy and Andy Fales recap a remarkable weekend as the Hawkeyes shut out the Badgers 30-0 and the Cyclones take down No. 24 Oklahoma State 51-49 with a walk-off field goal.

Hank Brown delivers one of the best performances of his Hawkeye career, completing 83% of his passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. Iowa's defense dominates Wisconsin, including a goal-line stand, while the guys discuss Tim Lester's creative play calling and what this win means heading into November. The Hawkeyes have now outscored Wisconsin 67...

What a Saturday for Iowa football! The Hawkeyes shut out No. 25 Wisconsin 30-0, and Iowa State pulls off a dramatic upset of No. 24 Oklahoma State with a walk-off field goal from Kyle Konrardy. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down two huge wins that nobody saw coming.

The guys start with Iowa State's remarkable turnaround, Jaylen Raynor's response after being benched, the Cyclones' aggressive defensive effort, and why this could be Jimmy Rogers' signature win in Ames. They also discuss the impact of the victory on fan excitement, recruiting, and the program's momentum heading...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap another wild weekend of Big 12 football, headlined by Iowa State's dramatic walk-off victory over Oklahoma State.

The guys also break down Texas Tech's bounce-back win over Arizona, Cincinnati's unpredictable season, UCF's struggles, and Kansas letting a game slip away against TCU. Which teams are legitimate Big 12 contenders, and which ones are becoming impossible to figure out?

Plus, the future of Big 12 leadership after Brett Yormark's departure and a full slate of Big 12 picks.

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Iowa State football pulls off a thrilling walk-off win over Oklahoma State! Emery Songer and Ben Bruns break down the Cyclones' dramatic victory at Jack Trice Stadium, highlighted by Kyle Konrardy's game-winning field goal and a gutsy performance from Jimmy Rogers' team.

Jaylen Raynor puts together his best game of the season, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns while adding 58 rushing yards and a score. True freshman Jamal Polite Jr. has a breakout performance with 171 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Aiden Flora powers the running game with 229 yards and two touchdowns.

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Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs react to Iowa's 30-0 win over #25 Wisconsin and look ahead to a big week.

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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.

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Keith & Jenny try out Casey's new Pan Pizza and discuss Halloween candy choices. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company.

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Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink being on air for 100 episodes. Presented by Carbliss Premium Handcrafted Cocktails.

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Iowa football is looking to bounce back after a costly 13-10 loss to Minnesota. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the Hawkeyes’ mistakes, the quarterback questions, and what Iowa needs to do against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium.

The guys revisit the turnovers, penalties, and missed opportunities that doomed Iowa against the Gophers. They debate the quarterback situation involving Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, examine the play-calling, and discuss how Iowa can get more out of its playmakers.

Then it’s on to Iowa-Wisconsin, a pivotal game in a chaotic Big Ten race. Chad and Scot...

College football chaos continues as Iowa struggles, Iowa State faces a critical Big 12 matchup, and the College Football Playoff picture gets turned upside down. Trent Condon, Emery Songer, Andrew Downs, and David Eickholt break down the biggest storylines across the Big Ten, Big 12, and CFP race.

BYU and Texas Tech suffer major losses, the Big 12’s playoff hopes take a hit, and the crew debates which teams belong in an early College Football Playoff bracket. The conversation also turns to Iowa’s disappointing loss to Minnesota, the Hawkeyes’ matchup with Wisconsin, and Iowa State’s challe...

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...

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...

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...

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 dep...

Big 12 football is officially chaos! BYU and Texas Tech both go down, Utah takes control of the conference race, and Baylor fires head coach Dave Aranda.

Derek Duke and Jackson Pence break down a wild Week 9 in the Big 12, including UCF's double-overtime upset of BYU, Cincinnati's stunning win over Texas Tech, and Utah's defensive battle with Houston. With the conference championship race wide open, which teams are legitimate contenders - and what do these results mean for the College Football Playoff?

Plus, Oklahoma State continues to make noise, Arizona...

Iowa State football suffers an ugly 39–3 loss to No. 25 Arizona, and Instant Iowa State breaks down what went wrong for the Cyclones. Emery Songer and Ben Bruns react to a noncompetitive performance that drops Iowa State to 3–4 on the season.

The guys discuss Iowa State’s offensive struggles, a battered secondary, roster depth concerns, and the biggest question coming out of Tucson: Should Connor Moberly take over at quarterback, or does Jaylen Raynor deserve to keep the starting job? Plus, what can the Cyclones realistically build on as they look to turn the season around?

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Iowa football suffers a brutal 13-10 loss to Minnesota, and Instant Iowa breaks down what went wrong for the Hawkeyes. After four turnovers and a last-second field goal, Iowa’s College Football Playoff hopes take a major hit.

Andrew Downs and Chris Hassel react to Iowa’s ugly offensive performance, the quarterback questions facing Kirk Ferentz, and what the loss means for the rest of the Hawkeyes’ season. Can Iowa bounce back against Wisconsin, or did this defeat expose bigger problems?

Instant Iowa is presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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Keith & Jenny discuss all the election junk mail they’ve been getting, a blank coffee mug in Jenny’s feed, and try to guess Minnesota-based artists. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company.

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Iowa football has its starting quarterback, and the Hawkeyes are preparing for a rivalry showdown with Minnesota for Floyd of Rosedale. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Kirk Ferentz’s decision to name Jeremy Hecklinski QB1, Iowa’s playoff potential, and what to expect against the Golden Gophers.

The guys discuss Hecklinski’s performance against Washington, the importance of Iowa’s two-quarterback depth, and whether the Hawkeyes have what it takes to make a College Football Playoff push. They also look back at the history of the Iowa-Minnesota rivalry, debate the importance of the Hawkeyes’ trophy games, and...

Five of the AP Top 7 went down in a wild weekend of college football! Trent Condon and Emery Songer break down the biggest upsets, the College Football Playoff picture, and what the chaos means for the Big 12.

John Kurtz joins The Committee to discuss the Big 12’s growing playoff case, BYU’s statement win over Notre Dame, and the conference’s chances of getting multiple teams into the College Football Playoff. The guys also debate Miami’s place atop the rankings, controversial officiating, and the impact of a weekend that reshaped the national title race.