Game week is officially here for Iowa football, and Tuesday delivered a huge wrinkle in the preparation. Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton has opted out of the Citrus Bowl, meaning five-star freshman Nico Iamaleava will make his first career start. There is tons of hype surrounding Iamaleava, but this will still be the first extensive action of his college career. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard dissect the latest there, plus Jay Higgins' decision to return and more.

Game week is officially here for Iowa football, and Tuesday delivered a huge wrinkle in the preparation. Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton has opted out of the Citrus Bowl, meaning five-star freshman Nico Iamaleava will make his first career start. There is tons of hype surrounding Iamaleava, but this will still be the first extensive action of his college career. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard dissect the latest there, plus Jay Higgins' decision to return and more.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HawkCentral"></a>

“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. 

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“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

“Hawk Central Hour” airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460…