Eliot and Adam breakdown everything from Iowa's 29-13 win over Maryland. Fourth-String quarterback Jackson Stratton gets his first start and his first win with the Hawkeyes, how this win indicates that Tim Lester is a good coach, Kaleb Johnson breaks the single-season rushing TD record, the defense steps up without Jermari Harris, Drew Stevens goes 5-5 + more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-29-maryland-13-four-downs KF T...
Nov 23, 2024•49 min•Ep. 110
Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown #Iowa's weekend matchup with #Maryland, including the #Hawkeyes current plan to roll with fourth-string, walk-on, transfer quarterback Jackson Stratton to lead the way. Kirk Ferentz's presser -- introducing Stratton as the starter and then backing off, just how healthy are Cade McNamara and Marco Lainez?, future outlook for Stratton, Maryland's oddly ranked pass offense and pass defense, keys, score predictions and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Riva...
Nov 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 109
Eliot and Ross discuss Iowa's issues during the bye week, hit on the Hawkeyes transfer wins in MBB, and share why they think the women's team should be ranked! Sullivan, McNamara and Lainez are all still dealing with injuries -- who starts against Maryland?, Is Stratton good enough to lead them to a win?, Seydou Traore and Drew Thelwell have been home runs for Iowa MBB thus far, and the women have been annihilating their competition -- put them in the top 25! Become a premium subscriber today: I...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 108
Eliot, Adam and (eventually) Ross break down #Iowa's disappointing20-17 road loss to #UCLA. The hot start, Brendan Sullivan gets pummeled, turnovers on turnovers, What happened to the defense?, Rhys Dakin has a rough game again, Jackson Stratton time, the demons of the West Coast still haunt the #Hawkeyes, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ucla-20-iowa-17-four-downs...
Nov 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 107
Eliot, Adam and Ross share thoughts on Iowa men's and women's basketball and preview the Hawkeyes Friday night matchup with the Bruins in Los Angeles. Where the Iowa men have struggled so far + bright spots, what Adam is looking for in the first few games from the Hawkeye women, how UCLA has had a weird season thus far, the surge by Ethan Garbers as of late, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Three Thoughts on Commerce Win: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-89...
Nov 06, 2024•52 min•Ep. 106
Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown #Iowa's BIG night game, blackout win over #Wisconsin in Kinnick Stadium. It all starts and ends on the ground, the offensive line paves the way, Kaleb Johnson entering historic territory, Brendan Sullivan's dynamic playmaking ability continues to open up the Iowa offense, Nick Jackson's ridiculous pick, Deshaun Lee in the mix, PLUS, the #Hawkeyes get a new commit. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/...
Nov 03, 2024•43 min•Ep. 105
Eliot, Adam and Ross delve into Brendan Sullivan being named the full-time starter for the Hawkeyes, Cade McNamara's concussion, James Resar flipping from quarterback to wide receiver, give their keys to an Iowa win over Wisconsin, final score predictions, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Sullivan Focused on Future: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/sullivan-grateful-for-success-remains-focused-on-future Iowa Secondary Bounces Back: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/i...
Oct 30, 2024•39 min•Ep. 104
Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown everything from Iowa's 40-14 win over Northwestern in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, including how Brendan Sullivan changed the game for the Hawkeyes. Cade McNamara was given the opportunity, Sullivan came in and completely changed the game for Iowa, mobility, mobility, mobility, the defense looks better than it had all season, Rhys Dakin joins elite company, Christie Sides fired mid-podcast, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Four...
Oct 27, 2024•46 min•Ep. 103
Eliot, Adam and Ross discuss the fallout of #Iowa's loss to Michigan State and preview the #Hawkeyes matchup with #Northwestern this weekend. The quarterback situation -- what do you have to lose?, what Brendan Sullivan can do that Cade McNamara can't, the defensive struggles and how they get fixed, where Northwestern has the most issues, is Brendan Sullivan a killer?, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Playoff Dreams Dashed: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/with-...
Oct 23, 2024•50 min•Ep. 102
Eliot and Adam breakdown the #Hawkeyes 32-20 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing. Worst defensive performance since..., tackling -- or lack thereof, what's going on with the defensive backs, Cade McNamara's stat line is reminiscent of Deacon Hill (and Kirk Ferentz's reluctance to go to Brendan Sullivan), Kaleb Johnson can't get going, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/four-downs-michigan-state-32-iowa-20 Bending and...
Oct 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 101
Eliot, Adam and Ross preview #Iowa's matchup with Michigan State this weekend, and give their insight on Cameron Herron's flip to Notre Dame. Why the flip shouldn't come as a surprise (especially for our premium subscribers), Aiden Chiles as a dual threat quarterback, why the new-look #Hawkeyes defense could be a nightmare for Sparty, three things we're watching for, our picks and more. Become a Premium Subscriber Today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Cam Herron Flips: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/20...
Oct 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 100
Eliot and Adam breakdown #Iowa's complete performance from Saturday's victory over Washington in Kinnick Stadium. Kirk Ferentz's 200th career win at Iowa, playing a full four quarters, defense forces turnovers, a new look for the #Hawkeyes defense, high level special teams, Kaleb Johnson does it again, Cade McNamara does enough, and more. Beth Goetz and KF: https://x.com/EliotClough/status/1845206682273460418 Football to the Dome: https://x.com/EliotClough/status/1845144663470030937 Joe from Des...
Oct 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 99
Eliot, Adam and Ross share their thoughts on Kaleb Brown and Leshon Williams' plans to enter the transfer portal, the fact that Cade McNamara remaining Iowa's starters despite his struggles this season, and breakdown what they're looking for against Washington this weekend. Brown and Williams' circumstances are very different, reading into each of their situations, how this reflects the current state of college football, what the Huskies will bring to the table against the Hawkeyes what Iowa fan...
Oct 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 98
Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown #Iowa's blowout loss to the #Buckeyes in Columbus. The #Hawkeyes have now been outscored 155-7 (!!!!) against ranked opponents, Cade McNamara is just not good enough, Kaleb Johnson only gets 15 carries, Ohio State is absolutely loaded, Are there any positives from this game? + more. Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-ohio-state-35-iowa-7-four-downs The Gap Grows Ever Wider: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ohio-state-35-iowa-7-the-gap-grows-ever-wider Sulliv...
Oct 06, 2024•44 min•Ep. 97
WWE's very own Big E, aka former Iowa defensive tackle Ettore Ewen, joins HawkCast for a chat about his Hawkeye career, his transition to professional wrestling, the Panchero's Burrito Lift, his mental health journey, his chances of returning to the squared circle, and so much more! HawkCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hawkcast/id1697595935 HawkCast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41?si=640f528a073148cf Become a premium subscriber today:...
Oct 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 96
Eliot is joined by Kyle Jones of 11 Warriors to preview #Iowa's matchup with No. 3 Ohio State this weekend. The Buckeyes' arsenal of weapons (Jeremiah Smith, Emeka Egbuka, TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, etc), Can Will Howard win OSU some games?, the #Hawkeyes best hope to pull off the upset, and more. Leaning on Johnson's Underdog Mentality: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-to-lean-on-johnson-s-underdog-mentality-vs-heavily-favored-osu Handling Explosive OSU: https://iowa.rivals.com/news...
Oct 02, 2024•42 min•Ep. 95
Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown Iowa's 31-14 win over Minnesota from Saturday. Kaleb Johnson has thrust himself into the Heisman conversation with his start to the season, the OL blocking in the run game has drastically improved, Cade McNamara struggles again, what's up with the Hawkeyes passing game, Rhys Dakin continues to grow, Phil Parker dials up the pressure, and more. Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-31-minnesota-14-four-downs KJ Does it Again: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iow...
Sep 23, 2024•59 min•Ep. 94
Eliot is joined by Dylan Callaghan-Croley of Gopher Nation to preview #Iowa vs. #Minnesota this weekend. They talk whether the Gopher secondary is still legit, whether Max Brosmer is anything more than just a former FCS quarterback, if Kaleb Johnson and the #Hawkeyes offense can get going, and more. Become a premium subscriber TODAY: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe
Sep 18, 2024•30 min•Ep. 93
Eliot, Adam and Ross break down the #Hawkeyes 38-21 win over Troy on Saturday. Kaleb Johnson is among the best running backs in the country, Cade McNamara was just meh again (But is that just what he needs to be?), Kaleb Brown finally makes a catch, defense and special teams allow big plays (is it time to be concerned?), Brendan Sullivan's goal-line package, and more. FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-38-troy-21-four-downs Kaleb Johnson is Elite: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-38-...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 92
Eliot is joined by Josh Boutwell to preview Iowa's matchup with Troy in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Their QB returns from injury this week -- his strengths and weaknesses, how Gerad Parker has directed the program in his first year, what's encouraging for the Trojans despite an 0-2 start and more. KF Previews Troy + more: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/kirk-ferentz-discusses-possible-qb-rotation-and-offensive-struggles Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe...
Sep 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 91
Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown the #Hawkeyes last-second loss to the #Cyclones in the 2024 CyHawk game. #Iowa's offense is to blame yet again, Cade McNamara's play through the final three quarters did them in, Kaleb Johnson was great, so why go away from him?, where the defense faltered, and more. Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-state-20-no-21-iowa-19-four-downs Cade and Tim Lester's play calling to blame: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-state-20-iowa-19-mcnamara-play-calling-sin...
Sep 08, 2024•41 min•Ep. 90
Eliot is joined by Bill Seals of Cyclone Report to preview this season's CyHawk battle. How much Cyclones fans learned about their team in the win over North Dakota, why Caleb Bacon's absence will likely affect the Hawkeyes' game plan on Saturday, where Iowa State matches up with Iowa talent-wise, final score predictions and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe
Sep 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 89
Eliot, Adam and Ross share their thoughts on #Iowa's season-opening 40-0 win over Illinois State. The #Hawkeyes first half struggles, how Cade McNamara's play turned it around (Did he locked up the starting job?), the emergence of Reece Vander Zee, Seth Wallace's debut as a head coach, putting everything in context, and more. Reece Vander Zee, A Star is Born: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-illinois-state-0-a-star-is-born Recap: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-25-iowa-40-illinois-state-0-fo...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 88
Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Eliot is joined by Randy Reinhardt of the Pantagraph in Bloomington, Illinois to preview the Iowa vs. Illinois State game to start the Hawkeyes season. The Redbirds' dual-quarterback situation, their tendency to blitz, the best bet to pull off the upset in Kinnick Stadium, and more. We recorded this preview podcast with Randy before the rumblings of KF being suspended started, so that was absent from our conversation. To hear more on t...
Aug 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 87
We're BACK with 60% off your ENTIRE FIRST YEAR at Hawkeye Beacon! Use promo code KICKOFF2024 at check out, and don't miss out on this limited time deal. OR sign up TODAY with the autofill link: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=KICKOFF2024 Eliot, Adam and Ross discuss Kirk Ferentz's recently announced one-game suspension, plus his decision to (essentially) name Cade McNamara as #Iowa's starter. Nearly, if not every single team in college football does this -- why did the #Hawkeyes get c...
Aug 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 86
We're BACK with 60% off your ENTIRE FIRST YEAR at Hawkeye Beacon! Use promo code KICKOFF2024 at check out, and don't miss out on this limited time deal. OR sign up TODAY with the autofill link: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=KICKOFF2024 Rivals recruiting analyst Eliot Clough is joined by recruiting reporter from the Des Moines Register, Alyssa Hertel to share their thoughts on some of the top uncommitted prospects in the state of Iowa. Names to watch in 2025, 2026 and 2027 -- how goo...
Aug 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 85
Eliot, Adam and Ross preview every single one of #Iowa's matchups, from Illinois State to Nebraska. How the offenses progression could impact the #Hawkeyes record, which game is an automatic loss, the schools that could give Iowa some sneaky trouble, their West Coast and East Coast trips, and much more. Behind the Scenes QB Situation Intel: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/some-follow-up-buzz-after-iowas-open-practice.449258/ Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe...
Aug 14, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 84
Don't miss this chance to sign up for premium content and get 70% OFF for your ENTIRE FIRST YEAR. Sign up HERE: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=HAWKCAMP Eliot, Adam and Ross share their thoughts on the Hawkeyes Kids' Day open practice performance. Cade McNamara did not look good, but Brendan Sullivan didn't look much better -- and Kirk Ferentz said practice has been the same? The offensive line gets some push and the run game looks good, the defense is still elite, Rhys Dakin is FOR R...
Aug 11, 2024•51 min•Ep. 83
Eliot and Ross hop back on the mic to discuss all things happening in #Iowa athletics right now. Will the offensive line finally take a step forward? What freshman are sticking out? That, and more questions ahead of media day on Friday. Buy/Sell on the Iowa Hawkeyes -- Xavier Nwankpa will lead the team in interceptions, Luke Lachey won't lead the team in receptions or receiving touchdowns, etc., plus Ross provides an update on #Hawkeyes in the Olympics. Iowa Fall Camp Intel: https://iowa.forums....
Aug 08, 2024•48 min•Ep. 82
Fall camp kicked off on Wednesday for Iowa Football. Who needs to have a big next month of development and growth? Eliot and Ross hit on what players and position groups need the most out of fall camp. Players like Marco Lainez, Dayton Howard, the second-tier defensive line group, and other Hawkeyes. Plus, who would you most like to hear mic'd up during fall camp? Poised for a Breakout Year: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/five-hawkeyes-poised-for-breakout-years-in-2024 Top-75 2026 recruit to visit...
Jul 31, 2024•41 min•Ep. 81
