Dylan Callaghan-Croley of Happy Valley Insider joins Eliot to preview Saturday's White Out game against Penn State. What kind of passer is Drew Allar? How can the Hawkeyes get things going with Kaleb Johnson, Jaziun Patterson and Luke Lachey? Iowa uniforms: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/look-iowa-football-to-wear-alternate-uniform-at-penn-state Iowa defense: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hawkeye-defense-riding-momentum-into-happy-valley Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/subscribe...
Sep 21, 2023•39 min•Ep. 20
Eliot, Adam, and Ross get together to breakdown Iowa's ugly win over the Broncos.
Sep 17, 2023•21 min•Ep. 19
Eliot, Ross and Adam discuss Cade McNamara's being as healthy as he has been in a month, Jermari Harris' return to the Iowa defense, officially losing Noah Shannon after his appeal was denied, Nico Ragaini being 'Publicly Reprimanded', they preview Western Michigan, and more. Hawkeyes Happy to Have Harris Back: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hawkeyes-ready-for-the-return-of-jermari-harris Noah Shannon Appeal Upheld: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ncaa-upholds-noah-shannon-suspension-following-appeal...
Sep 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 18
Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown Iowa's 20-13 CyHawk victory. The Hawkeye OL improves and Jaz Patterson steps up, Sebastian Castro records a pick-six, Cooper DeJean flies around, second-half offense struggles, and more. Jaziun Patterson Goes Off: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-running-game-improves-behind-ol-effort-and-jaziun-patterson Castro Stands Out: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-20-isu-13-castro-defense-ring-up-another-score-in-cy-hawk-victory Recap: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/recap-...
Sep 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 17
Eliot is joined to breakdown the CyHawk matchup with Iowa State beat writer from CycloneReport, Bill Seals. Will Rocco Becht get all of the Cyclones' snaps? Can Iowa get the run-game going? Who wins? All that, plus in-state recruiting battles. Iowa OL Play: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/will-iowa-s-offensive-line-play-improve-against-the-cyclones- Iowa vs. Iowa State Player Expectations: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/for-hawkeyes-cy-hawk-rivalry-week-is-mostly-business-as-usual Matt Campbell pre-I...
Sep 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 16
Eliot, Adam and Ross get together to share their thoughts on Iowa's season-opening, 24-14 victory over Utah State on Saturday. What gives with the offensive line's run-blocking? Who stood out defensively? Should Hawkeye fans be satisfied with Cade McNamara's performance? Subscribe for premium content: Iowa.Rivals.com/subscribe Cade Eval: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-24-utah-state-14-cade-mcnamara-shines-in-hawkeye-debut Deshaun Lee Steps Up: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/second-string-iowa-c...
Sep 03, 2023•40 min•Ep. 15
Eliot is joined by Jason to preview the Iowa vs. Utah State matchup this Saturday. They discuss the outlook for the Aggies season, where their weak points are this season, the changes in the staff and more. Premium Content: Iowa.Rivals.com/subscribe
Aug 31, 2023•23 min•Ep. 14
Eliot, Adam, and Ross get together to discuss Iowa Football's social media post including Cade McNamara (we can assume he's back), Noah Shannon's suspension and appeal, and what we'll be watching for against Utah State in week one. 60% OFF A FULL-YEAR OF PREMIUM CONTENT: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=KICKOFF2023 Noah Shannon Replacement: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/who-could-replace-noah-shannon-on-iowa-s-defensive-line-...
Aug 28, 2023•41 min•Ep. 13
High school football starts this week! Eliot is joined by recruiting reporter Alyssa Hertel from the Des Moines Register to discuss the Iowa commits and in-state prospects they're most excited about in 2023. They hit on 2025 and 2026 recruits to watch, a few higher-profile 2024 commits and prospects, and more. Become a premium member today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe
Aug 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 10
Eliot, Ross, and Adam discuss Beth Goetz first media availability as Iowa's (interim) AD, then they get into the thick of the Hawkeyes' football schedule through the 2023 season. Can Kirk Ferentz and co. pull off another 10-win year? Become a premium member today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Beth Goetz Embraces SWARM: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/interim-ad-beth-goetz-embracing-the-swarm-collective Utah State Staff Predictions: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/preseason-predictions-utah-state Iowa Sta...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 12
Senior editor of Rivals' Michigan site, Maize and Blue Review, Trevor McCue joins to discuss expectations for Cade McNamara and Erick All in 2023. Eliot and Trevor break down McNamara's 2022 struggles, how he fits in what Iowa wants to do offensively, whether or not All is a redzone target or if he'll be a trusted blocker, and more. Become a premium member today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Cade Injury article: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/kirk-ferentz-on-mcnamara-open-practice-injury-i-m-not-alar...
Aug 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 11
Eliot, Ross, and Adam discuss Cade McNamara's soft tissue injury, other notable nuggets from the Kids' Day open practice (DL dominance, DB group shows up), Football Media Day takeaways (OL competition, LBs stronger than we thought?), and more. Tune in! Cade Injury: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/kirk-ferentz-on-mcnamara-open-practice-injury-i-m-not-alarmed- Other Kids' Day Takeaways: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-football-2023-five-non-mcnamara-takeaways-from-kids-day Linebacker Group: https:/...
Aug 14, 2023•58 min•Ep. 9
Eliot sits down with Rob Howe of Hawkeye Nation and HawkFanatic to discuss what questions we're hoping to have answered at Iowa's football media day on Friday. Is Kaleb Brown ascending to WR1? Where is everyone going to play on the offensive line? Who's going to serve as the backup kicker? Sign up for Premium Content: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe
Aug 10, 2023•46 min•Ep. 8
Ross and Eliot discuss recent basketball news -- Amarion Nimmers enters the portal and Riley Mulvey doesn't travel to Europe, how conference realignment affects Iowa and the Big Ten/college football, and we discuss which players on Iowa's football roster we think are underrated. Amarion Nimmers in the Portal: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/basketball-walk-on-amarion-nimmers-to-enter-transfer-portal Conference Realignment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/reports-oregon-washington-to-join-big-ten Under...
Aug 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 7
Vint joins the show to help us get an understanding of the sports gambling charges against Aaron Blom, Hunter Dekkers, and other Iowa and Iowa State athletes, what the implications could be (Will this go nationwide?), plus we share our thoughts on the whole situation. No feelings of sympathy here. Subscribe for Premium Content: Iowa.Rivals.Com/Subscribe Aaron Blom article: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-kicker-aaron-blom-charged-with-underage-sports-wagering Gehrig Christensen article: https:...
Aug 03, 2023•31 min•Ep. 6
Eliot and Adam are back to discuss their top takeaways from Big Ten Media Days (Kirk Ferentz's thoughts on the offensive line, a gambling update, and the newly released depth chart), Monte Pottebaum deciding to retire after just a short time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, top in-state 2026 prospect Jayden McGregory's decision to transfer to West Des Moines Valley (and potentially throw passes to Zay Robinson), and more. Offensive Line article: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-s-biggest-change-in...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 5
Ross and Eliot discuss their over/under predictions for the 2023 season. Will Cade McNamara pass for over or under 2,600 yards? Will the defense force more than 20 turnovers? Will the Hawkeyes score more than 25 points per game? Defensive article: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/over-under-on-iowa-football-stats-in-2023-defense-team-stats Offensive article: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/over-under-on-iowa-football-stats-in-2023-offense Premium subscription: Iowa.Rivals.Com/Subscribe...
Jul 24, 2023•52 min•Ep. 4
Eliot is joined by Blake Hornstien of WHBF and Hawkeye Headquarters -- they discuss Noah Shannon's involvement in the sports gambling investigation (and how the timeline is really weird), Chima Chineke's commitment to Iowa and what he means for the 2024 class, and we take your questions. Tune in! Noah Shannon Gambling Story Chima Chineke Commitment (FREE) Chima Discusses His Decision Become a premium subscriber at Iowa.Rivals.com/subscribe ....
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3
Eliot records solo by delving into Ross's most recent article regarding who will lead Iowa in receiving in 2023, then he discusses how Iowa basketball operates in recruiting, what their strategy will be with the 2024 class, and more. See Ross's article here: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/who-will-lead-iowa-in-receiving-in-2023- Subscribe to our Premium Content here: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe...
Jul 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 2
Eliot, Adam, and Ross get together for the very first episode of HawkCast! They discuss what DJ Vonnahme will bring to Iowa as a PWO, how the Hawks are landing walk-ons this early, plus who will attend Big Ten Media Days and why. DJ Vonnahme Story: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-adds-another-2024-pwo-tight-end-dj-vonnahme Big Ten Media Days Story: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-will-send-dejean-lachey-shannon-to-b1g-media-days...
Jul 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 1
