After going 16-4 on the road over a span of 20 games, the Iowa football team has lost three in a row away from Kinnick Stadium. What's going on, especially with the defense? We finally got some clues to simmering issues, and the Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Tyler Tachman to break it down.

After going 16-4 on the road over a span of 20 games, the Iowa football team has lost three in a row away from Kinnick Stadium. What's going on, especially with the defense? We finally got some clues to simmering issues, and the Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Tyler Tachman to break it down.

“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.

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Hawk Central: Iowa football's road woes on defense, previewing Maryland

Before five categories to evaluate in the Iowa football program's 8-4 regular season, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman evaluate the addition of Hank Brown and the pursuit of Penn State transfer Beau Pribula. We also take a look back on the Iowa-Iowa State basketball games in Carver-Hawkeye Arena and look forward to big non-conference games for the women (Friday vs. UNI) and men (Saturday vs. Utah).

Before five categories to evaluate in the Iowa football program's 8-4 regular season, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman evaluate the addition of Hank Brown and the pursuit of Penn State transfer Beau Pribula. We also take a look back on the Iowa-Iowa State basketball games in Carver-Hawkeye Arena and look forward to big non-conference games for the women (Friday vs. UNI) and men (Saturday vs. Utah).

Hawk Central: Iowa football's quarterback pursuits, Cy-Hawk evaluations in basketball

The transfer portal takes top billing, even on Cy-Hawk basketball week. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman look at a potential Auburn transfer quarterback and discuss the Hawkeyes' portal approach in this pivotal period for the 2025 Hawkeyes. We also take stock of the Music City Bowl, the 2025 signing class and preview the Iowa-Iowa State men's game on Thursday.

The transfer portal takes top billing, even on Cy-Hawk basketball week. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman look at a potential Auburn transfer quarterback and discuss the Hawkeyes' portal approach in this pivotal period for the 2025 Hawkeyes. We also take stock of the Music City Bowl, the 2025 signing class and preview the Iowa-Iowa State men's game on Thursday.

Hawk Central: Breaking down Hank Brown, Iowa football's portal approach

With Iowa now awaiting its bowl destination, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect the Hawkeyes' 8-4 regular season and all that came with it. Plus, Fran McCaffery's bunch pulled off a stunner over Northwestern, while Jan Jensen's group continues motoring forward at 8-0 with a big game vs. Tennessee upcoming. The Register's Dargan Southard joins the show to talk all things Iowa women's basketball.  

With Iowa now awaiting its bowl destination, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect the Hawkeyes' 8-4 regular season and all that came with it. Plus, Fran McCaffery's bunch pulled off a stunner over Northwestern, while Jan Jensen's group continues motoring forward at 8-0 with a big game vs. Tennessee upcoming. The Register's Dargan Southard joins the show to talk all things Iowa women's basketball.

Hawk Central: Iowa football's road woes on defense, previewing Maryland

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