HawkCast

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

REVITALIZED: Complimentary Football for the Hawkeyes in 40-16 Win Over Washington

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 Moines: https://x.com/Hassel_Chris/status/1845165407314821262
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FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-washingon-17-four-downs
KJ2 Does it Again: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-washington-16-kaleb-johnson-does-it-again
Defensive Big Plays: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-washington-16-defense-lives-up-to-big-play-reputation

"I Don't Want to be Callous" Hawkeyes Say Good Bye to Kaleb Brown, Leshon Williams

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 fans should hope to see on Saturday, and more.
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Kirk Ferentz and Iowa React to Brown/Williams news: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ferentz-iowa-unfazed-by-loss-of-brown-williams
Cade McNamara Remains the Guy Through Struggles: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/mcnamara-remains-the-starter-despite-turnovers-lack-of-production
Big Basketball Official Visitor this Weekend: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-to-host-2025-four-star-top-150-center-for-official

PUMMELED: Hawkeyes Manhandled by Ohio State, 35-7

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
Sullivan, Not McNamara, Breaks Drought: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-osu-35-iowa-7-sullivan-not-mcnamara-breaks-drought
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BONUS POD with Special Guest, Big E!!

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
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