Yes, it was Northwestern. But Iowa football, particularly the offense, needed any sort of positivity amid what's been a tough stretch. A complete victory over the Wildcats was the perfect remedy to end a three-game losing streak. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith assess whether the Hawkeyes can make the improvement stick down the stretch.

Yes, it was Northwestern. But Iowa football, particularly the offense, needed any sort of positivity amid what's been a tough stretch. A complete victory over the Wildcats was the perfect remedy to end a three-game losing streak. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith assess whether the Hawkeyes can make the improvement stick down the stretch.

“Hawk Central Hour” airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Tyler Tachman. 

Follow their coverage at hawkcentral.com. 

“Hawk Central Hour” airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Tyler Tachman. 
Follow their coverage at hawkcentral.com.

Hawk Central Hour

“Hawk Central Hour” airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460…