Dissecting Iowa football's dreadful defensive performance at Michigan State
Offensive struggles have come to be expected when Iowa takes the field, so long as the defense pulls its weight from start to finish. That didn't happen Saturday night in East Lansing, where the Hawkeyes surrendered nearly 500 total yards in a 32-20 loss. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leist…
Hawk Central: Iowa-Michigan State football preview, plus bonus talk on Hawkeye women's basketball
The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Tyler Tachman to preview the Hawkeyes' football matchup with Michigan State, as we go through the six most indispensable Hawkeyes. Of course, we'll preview the game with "5 Big Questions," too, in a matchup that looks favorable on paper to Iowa …
How Iowa's subtle personnel changes, coaching adjustments have Hawkeyes in position for big finish
While Iowa football and flexibility don't usually go hand-in-hand, the adjustments the Hawkeyes have made this season have Iowa in position for a big finish. Whether it's more subtle like rotating in Brendan Sullivan and Zach Lutmer, or something larger like the full-on implementation of Tim Lester…
After drubbing Washington, how far can Iowa football's ground game take the Hawkeyes?
Washington ventured to Iowa City for the first time as a Big Ten member, likely banking on some Iowa offensive futility to boost the Huskies on the road. Instead, Iowa unleashed another round of Kaleb Johnson en route to a dominant victory. Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow a…
PODCAST: Previewing another must-win Iowa football game vs. Washington
"How good is Iowa?" is a question that consumes the first half of this week's Hawk Central Hour, followed by "Five Big Questions" to examine the formidable challenge that Iowa is facing this Saturday against Washington (11 a.m. CT, FOX). The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman go the distan…
What direction does this 2024 Iowa football season go after seesawing start?
Through five games, the Hawkeyes have shown flashes of offensive improvement while also suffering two disappointing losses for different reasons. The schedule eases up the rest of the way, starting with Saturday's Big Ten home opener vs. Washington, so what does Iowa make out of what's left? The Re…
No. 3 Ohio State overwhelms Iowa football in second half for 35-7 win
The Hawkeyes hung tough in Columbus for about a half and trailed by seven at intermission. Predictably, though, Ohio State zoomed by Iowa in the second half behind 21 third-quarter points. Live from Ohio Stadium, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect another dreadful Iowa showing …
PODCAST: 5 Big Questions to preview Iowa vs. Ohio State football matchup
Which matchups should worry Hawkeye fans the most? Where might Iowa have some advantages? How will Tim Lester call this game? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dig into the details to get you set for Saturday's matchup in Columbus.
Healthy as can be, is there an upset path for Iowa football at No. 3 Ohio State?
Refreshed after a needed bye week, a healthy Iowa football team heads into Columbus trying to do something Kirk Ferentz has never done...win at Ohio State. Another elite Buckeyes team is on the other side, so how do the Hawkeyes possibly pull a stunner? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachm…
Hawk Central: Evaluating Iowa football's offense, defense, special teams through 4 games
With a 3-1 start and an encouraging 31-14 win at Minnesota in the books, the Iowa football team turns its attention to getting better and then Ohio State. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow navigate discussions on offense with Tim Lester, defense with Phil Parker and special teams with…