A major game looms for the 2024 Iowa football team, one that can put this season back on a positive course. The Hawkeyes' first road game of the season, at Minnesota, will reveal either a path of hope or a path of potential disappointment. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman go through Kaleb Johnson's rise, the big-play defense and "Five Big Questions" to preview this monster game.

A major game looms for the 2024 Iowa football team, one that can put this season back on a positive course. The Hawkeyes' first road game of the season, at Minnesota, will reveal either a path of hope or a path of potential disappointment. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman go through Kaleb Johnson's rise, the big-play defense and "Five Big Questions" to preview this monster game.

“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: The magnitude, chess match of Iowa vs. Minnesota matchup

With a 3-1 start and an encouraging 31-14 win at Minnesota in the books, the Iowa football team turns its attention to getting better and then Ohio State. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow navigate discussions on offense with Tim Lester, defense with Phil Parker and special teams with LeVar Woods during this bye week. 

With a 3-1 start and an encouraging 31-14 win at Minnesota in the books, the Iowa football team turns its attention to getting better and then Ohio State. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow navigate discussions on offense with Tim Lester, defense with Phil Parker and special teams with LeVar Woods during this bye week.

Hawk Central: Evaluating Iowa football's offense, defense, special teams through 4 games

Just when it seemed another back-and-forth Iowa-Minnesota game was on tap, the Hawkeyes zoomed away for a 31-14 win to reclaim Floyd. Even with Cade McNamara struggling, Iowa leaned on a robust ground game to score the final 24 points Saturday night. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect what it mean for the Hawkeyes moving forward.

Just when it seemed another back-and-forth Iowa-Minnesota game was on tap, the Hawkeyes zoomed away for a 31-14 win to reclaim Floyd. Even with Cade McNamara struggling, Iowa leaned on a robust ground game to score the final 24 points Saturday night. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect what it mean for the Hawkeyes moving forward.

Kaleb Johnson leads the way as Iowa football dominates Minnesota in second half for 31-14 win

Iowa's offense was always going to be under the microscope this season after what's unfolded the last few years. Through three games with Tim Lester's system in place, the Hawkeyes have shown flashes of brilliance while still needing to find another gear as Big Ten play commences. The Iowa ground game has carried things. The Iowa passing game is trying to match. Ahead of Saturday's game at Minnesota, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect what's next for the Hawkeyes offense.

Iowa's offense was always going to be under the microscope this season after what's unfolded the last few years. Through three games with Tim Lester's system in place, the Hawkeyes have shown flashes of brilliance while still needing to find another gear as Big Ten play commences. The Iowa ground game has carried things. The Iowa passing game is trying to match. Ahead of Saturday's game at Minnesota, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect what's next for the Hawkeyes offense.

Hawk Central: The magnitude, chess match of Iowa vs. Minnesota matchup

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