Even in college football's now-here offseason, football remains the lead story as the Iowa program continues to shape its 2023 player roster. What about in the coaching ranks? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith discuss some potential offensive-coordinator candidates for next season, including Brian Ferentz. There's also plenty of Iowa hoops to discuss as the Hawkeyes play well without Patrick McCaffery but for how long? 

Even in college football's now-here offseason, football remains the lead story as the Iowa program continues to shape its 2023 player roster. What about in the coaching ranks? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith discuss some potential offensive-coordinator candidates for next season, including Brian Ferentz. There's also plenty of Iowa hoops to discuss as the Hawkeyes play well without Patrick McCaffery but for how long?

“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.”

&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;

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Hawk Central: Iowa football roster changes in 2023, a list of possible OCs

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 ... but do the Spartans have intangibles? Chad is then joined by Dargan Southard to help recap Iowa women's basketball media day and look ahead to the upcoming season.

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 ... but do the Spartans have intangibles? Chad is then joined by Dargan Southard to help recap Iowa women's basketball media day and look ahead to the upcoming season.

Hawk Central: Iowa-Michigan State football preview, plus bonus talk on Hawkeye women's basketball

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's offense, Iowa looks healthier this season as it eyes a nice close. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman discuss ahead of Saturday's trip to Michigan State.

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's offense, Iowa looks healthier this season as it eyes a nice close. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman discuss ahead of Saturday's trip to Michigan State.

How Iowa's subtle personnel changes, coaching adjustments have Hawkeyes in position for big finish

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 and Tyler Tachman analyze what to make of this Iowa offense moving forward.

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 and Tyler Tachman analyze what to make of this Iowa offense moving forward.

Hawk Central: Iowa football roster changes in 2023, a list of possible OCs

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