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 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-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.

After drubbing Washington,  how far can Iowa football's ground game take the Hawkeyes?

"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 distance in this one, which also includes some men's basketball expectations and our football score predictions.

"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 distance in this one, which also includes some men's basketball expectations and our football score predictions.

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

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