Live from Houston, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down every element of Iowa basketball's improbable Sweet 16 win over Nebraska. In Ben McCollum's first year, Iowa is headed to its first Elite Eight since 1987.

Live from Houston, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down every element of Iowa basketball's improbable Sweet 16 win over Nebraska. In Ben McCollum's first year, Iowa is headed to its first Elite Eight since 1987.

Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow leads the conversation with our beat writers and frequent special guests to discuss the latest in Iowa football, men's and women's basketball and more.

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Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow leads the conversation with our beat writers and frequent special guests to discuss the latest in Iowa football, men's and women's basketball and more.
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Iowa basketball's improbable run continues as Hawkeyes advance to Elite Eight with Nebraska win

After opening with Iowa basketball Game 1 analysis, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman look at Iowa's No. 19 College Football Playoff ranking and the upcoming matchup against Northwestern. How dangerous is this spot for the Hawkeyes? What are the keys to stopping Northwestern's Chip Kelly-designed offense behind quarterback Aidan Chiles?

After opening with Iowa basketball Game 1 analysis, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman look at Iowa's No. 19 College Football Playoff ranking and the upcoming matchup against Northwestern. How dangerous is this spot for the Hawkeyes? What are the keys to stopping Northwestern's Chip Kelly-designed offense behind quarterback Aidan Chiles?

Breaking down a playoff-elimination game between Iowa, Northwestern

What a Saturday for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who continue their domination of Luke Fickell and Wisconsin with a 30-0 rout of the Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. All three phases got it done, and the Register's Chad Leistikow (back from the state cross country meet) and Tyler Tachman (who was actually at Kinnick) break down how it all went down on Halloween. Hank Brown's sterling passing day to a trio of talented pass-catchers led the way. We tackle your 3-word headlines as always.

What a Saturday for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who continue their domination of Luke Fickell and Wisconsin with a 30-0 rout of the Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. All three phases got it done, and the Register's Chad Leistikow (back from the state cross country meet) and Tyler Tachman (who was actually at Kinnick) break down how it all went down on Halloween. Hank Brown's sterling passing day to a trio of talented pass-catchers led the way. We tackle your 3-word headlines as always.

POSTGAME POD: Iowa bounces back with 30-0 blowout over Wisconsin

The Register's Chad Leistikow shares an announcement then is joined by Tyler Tachman to break down the Hawkeyes' bounce-back opportunity against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium. We need to talk about the running game and quarterback, with some eye-opening comments from Kirk Ferentz worth breaking down. Then it's our 5 Big Questions to preview the game, predictions and about 9 minutes of Iowa men's basketball conversation.

The Register's Chad Leistikow shares an announcement then is joined by Tyler Tachman to break down the Hawkeyes' bounce-back opportunity against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium. We need to talk about the running game and quarterback, with some eye-opening comments from Kirk Ferentz worth breaking down. Then it's our 5 Big Questions to preview the game, predictions and about 9 minutes of Iowa men's basketball conversation.

Iowa basketball's improbable run continues as Hawkeyes advance to Elite Eight with Nebraska win

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