In a recurring annual exercise, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith look at Iowa's regular season schedule, 1 through 12, and rank the degree of difficulty. The discussion is revealing about the challenges ahead. We also discuss season expectations and preview the Kids Day at Kinnick scrimmage.

<p>In a recurring annual exercise, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith look at Iowa's regular season schedule, 1 through 12, and rank the degree of difficulty. The discussion is revealing about the challenges ahead. We also discuss season expectations and preview the Kids Day at Kinnick scrimmage.</p>

“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 Kennington Smith as regulars, paired with Ross Peterson, who co-hosts “Sports Fanatics.”

<p>&ldquo;Hawk Central Hour&rdquo; 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 Kennington Smith as regulars, paired with Ross Peterson, who co-hosts &ldquo;Sports Fanatics.&rdquo;</p>

Hawk Central Hour

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

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