HawkCast

STRATTON as QB1? Expecting the Walk-On Fourth-Stringer to Start at Maryland

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.
 
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Stratton Expected to be QB1: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/qb-situation-clearly-cloudy-as-stratton-expected-to-start-over-mcnamara
Ferentz Family Reunion: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/family-reunion-kirk-iowa-players-discuss-seeing-brian-ferentz-at-maryland
Iowa MBB Win over Rider: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-83-rider-58-defense-defense-defense

Quarterback Health is a MESS, Seydou Traore SHOULD Start, RANK the Women!

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!
 
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Badara Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-mbb-adds-four-star-badara-diakite-to-2025-class
Three Thoughts on Badara: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-badara-diakite-s-commitment-to-iowa
Iowa WBB Signees: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/national-signing-day-2024-iowa-wbb-signs-three-top-recruits
QB1 a Mess: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/qb1-remains-a-question-mark-during-iowa-bye-week
Phil Parker on the Iowa Defense: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/phil-parker-dissects-iowa-s-defensive-lapses

AGAIN? Hawkeyes FLOP on the Road, Drop 20-17 Loss to UCLA

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.
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FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ucla-20-iowa-17-four-downs
 

CROSSOVER SZN: Basketball Check-In, UCLA Preview

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.
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Three Thoughts on Commerce Win: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-89-texas-a-m-commerce-67-an-inspired-13-minutes
Ortwerth in the Spotlight: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/from-backup-to-big-plays-te-ortwerth-re-enters-the-spotligh
t X Looking like a 5-Star Again: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/from-a-rocky-start-to-stardom-nwankpa-looking-like-a-5-star-again
Latest Football Intel: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/football-intel-health-updates-personnel-recruits-visiting.455692/

POUNDED: Hawkeyes PUNISH the Badgers, 42-10

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.
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FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-42-wisconsin-10-four-downs
Ground Game Pummels UW: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-42-wisconsin-10-hawkeyes-punish-the-badgers-on-the-ground
Sullivan has Earned QB1: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-42-wisconsin-10-no-denying-brendan-sullivan-as-qb1
Nathan McNeil COMMIT: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-adds-2025-three-star-rb-nathan-mcneil
McNeil talks Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/nathan-mcneil-talks-commitment-i-m-wanted-there-

Brendan Sullivan Named QB1: Will we see Cade McNamara again?

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.
 
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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/iowa-secondary-still-chasing-the-best-version-of-itself
James Resar Flips to WR: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-freshman-quarterback-james-resar-moved-to-wide-receiver
Four-Star MBB Visitor: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/2026-four-star-forward-enjoys-first-iowa-visit
 

FINALLY: Let the Brendan Sullivan Era Begin

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.
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Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-northwestern-14-four-downs
Sullivan Time: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-northwestern-14-sullivan-s-surge-past-former-team
McNamara Benched: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-northwestern-14-mcnamara-s-time-at-qb1-at-likely-end
Latest FutureCast: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/futurecast-expecting-iowa-football-to-add-another-2025-commit.454761/#post-12548267

Iowa's QB Conundrum: Cade McNamara or Brendan Sullivan?

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.
 
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Playoff Dreams Dashed: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/with-playoff-dreams-dashed-hawkeyes-remain-focused
Defense Forced to Regroup: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-secondary-forced-to-regroup-after-sparty-beatdown
Kaden Wetjen the only positive: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/the-only-positive-wetjen-continues-to-shine-to-return-game
QB Situation: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ferentz-mcnamara-face-critical-juncture-with-qb-situation

What the HELL was that? Michigan State Manhandles Iowa in 32-20 Loss

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.
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Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/four-downs-michigan-state-32-iowa-20
Bending and Breaking: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/michigan-state-32-iowa-20-too-much-bending
Addie Deal OV: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/5-star-commit-addie-deal-talks-official-visit-super-super-special-

Start of a STREAK? The Hawkeyes Look to Dismantle Michigan State

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.
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Cam Herron Flips: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/2025-three-star-ol-cam-herron-flips-commitment-to-notre-dame
New Dime Package, Zach Lutmer: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/a-zach-of-all-trades-lutmer-shows-versatility-in-expanding-role
Dayton Howard TD: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/outperforming-and-under-recruited-dayton-howard-s-first-collegiate-td
Kaleb Johnson vs. Shonn Greene: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/running-down-greatness-kaleb-johnson-2024-vs-shonn-greene-2008