HawkCast

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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Iowa's Hoping for a MIRACLE: Traveling to Columbus to Face No. 3 Ohio State

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/facing-goliath-how-iowa-s-defense-plans-to-handle-explosive-osu
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RUN KALEB RUN: Johnson and the Hawkeyes Trounce Minnesota, Gets the HEISMAN Conversation Going

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/iowa-31-minnesota-14-kaleb-johnson-makes-early-heisman-statement
Second Half Adjustments: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-31-minnesota-14-second-half-adjustments-carry-the-day-again
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Let's Kick Off the Big Ten: MINNESOTA vs. IOWA PREVIEW

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.
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