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

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

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.

Taking stock of Iowa football's regular season, plus the latest on both Hawkeyes basketball teams

Miguel Recinos. Keith Duncan. Marshall Meeder. And now, Drew Stevens. Four times since 2018 now, Iowa has beat Nebraska with a last-second field goal in dramatic fashion. Stevens, after being benched in last season's Nebraska thriller, redeemed himself with a game-winning 53-yard boot that just snuck inside the right upright. Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect another crazy night at Kinnick Stadium.

Miguel Recinos. Keith Duncan. Marshall Meeder. And now, Drew Stevens. Four times since 2018 now, Iowa has beat Nebraska with a last-second field goal in dramatic fashion. Stevens, after being benched in last season's Nebraska thriller, redeemed himself with a game-winning 53-yard boot that just snuck inside the right upright. Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect another crazy night at Kinnick Stadium.

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

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