Live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard dissect Iowa's Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal win over Illinois and look ahead to the Hawkeyes' semifinal matchup vs. Michigan.

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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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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 women's basketball topples Illinois in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals; Michigan up next

Two days after Iowa defeated Iowa State, 16-13, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman review what we've learned about the Hawkeyes through two games. Chad also wonders, does Iowa now have to go 11-1 if it wants to be a playoff team?

Two days after Iowa defeated Iowa State, 16-13, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman review what we've learned about the Hawkeyes through two games. Chad also wonders, does Iowa now have to go 11-1 if it wants to be a playoff team?

Where Iowa football can get better before B1G games arrive

That was closer than expected, but the Iowa football program moves to 2-0 with a 16-13 win against Iowa State. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow forge into the wee hours of Sunday morning to recap the good and the bad from the Hawkeyes' Cy-Hawk escape. We sift through a mixed bag of 3-word headlines, too.

That was closer than expected, but the Iowa football program moves to 2-0 with a 16-13 win against Iowa State. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow forge into the wee hours of Sunday morning to recap the good and the bad from the Hawkeyes' Cy-Hawk escape. We sift through a mixed bag of 3-word headlines, too.

POSTGAME PODCAST: Iowa 16, Iowa State 13

We are deep into Cy-Hawk week, and the Hawkeyes have all the pressure as a two-touchdown favorite. What other story lines are dominating our thoughts heading into this game? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman answer questions about quarterbacks, Iowa State, the running game without LJ Phillips and offer predictions. There's also a notable Iowa basketball recruiting visitor coming to town.

We are deep into Cy-Hawk week, and the Hawkeyes have all the pressure as a two-touchdown favorite. What other story lines are dominating our thoughts heading into this game? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman answer questions about quarterbacks, Iowa State, the running game without LJ Phillips and offer predictions. There's also a notable Iowa basketball recruiting visitor coming to town.

Iowa women's basketball topples Illinois in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals; Michigan up next

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