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

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

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.

Drew Stevens saves the day as Iowa football escapes another thriller vs. Nebraska

Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman get your set for Iowa-Nebraska football. Our Five Big Questions segment focuses on the addition of Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and whether the Iowa passing offense can exceed last year's historically low total. After our predictions, Chad and Dargan Southard transition into 16-plus minutes of Iowa women's basketball conversations.

Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman get your set for Iowa-Nebraska football. Our Five Big Questions segment focuses on the addition of Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and whether the Iowa passing offense can exceed last year's historically low total. After our predictions, Chad and Dargan Southard transition into 16-plus minutes of Iowa women's basketball conversations.

Hawk Central: Talking turkey on Iowa-Nebraska football, women's basketball

Although College Football Playoff and Big Ten title aspirations have long faded, no one associated with Iowa football wants any season to have a Nebraska loss. The Hawkeyes will again lean on walk-on Jackson Stratton at QB, but Iowa should have better depth behind him this week with Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan both practicing. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman discuss everything in play for the Hawkeyes to close the regular season.

Although College Football Playoff and Big Ten title aspirations have long faded, no one associated with Iowa football wants any season to have a Nebraska loss. The Hawkeyes will again lean on walk-on Jackson Stratton at QB, but Iowa should have better depth behind him this week with Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan both practicing. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman discuss everything in play for the Hawkeyes to close the regular season.

Where Iowa football stands heading into Black Friday finale vs_ Nebraska

For a team long out of College Football Playoff and Big Ten title contention, Iowa sure had a dramatic week ahead of Saturday's game at Maryland. Rumors swirled particularly around Cade McNamara and Jermari Harris, both of whom didn't travel but remain active members of the Iowa football team.

The Brian Ferentz reunion that was supposed to be a big deal suddenly faded to the backdrop, and so did the rest of the noise by kickoff Saturday. The Hawkeyes ended it all on a high note with a 29-13 win over the Terrapins, a game in which Kaleb Johnson, Drew Stevens and the Iowa defense shined in vintage fashion. Live from College Park, the Register's Chad Leistikow joins Tyler Tachman to dissect.

For a team long out of College Football Playoff and Big Ten title contention, Iowa sure had a dramatic week ahead of Saturday's game at Maryland. Rumors swirled particularly around Cade McNamara and Jermari Harris, both of whom didn't travel but remain active members of the Iowa football team.
The Brian Ferentz reunion that was supposed to be a big deal suddenly faded to the backdrop, and so did the rest of the noise by kickoff Saturday. The Hawkeyes ended it all on a high note with a 29-13 win over the Terrapins, a game in which Kaleb Johnson, Drew Stevens and the Iowa defense shined in vintage fashion. Live from College Park, the Register's Chad Leistikow joins Tyler Tachman to dissect.

Iowa football ends disjointed week with strong road win over Maryland

After going 16-4 on the road over a span of 20 games, the Iowa football team has lost three in a row away from Kinnick Stadium. What's going on, especially with the defense? We finally got some clues to simmering issues, and the Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Tyler Tachman to break it down.

After going 16-4 on the road over a span of 20 games, the Iowa football team has lost three in a row away from Kinnick Stadium. What's going on, especially with the defense? We finally got some clues to simmering issues, and the Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Tyler Tachman to break it down.

Hawk Central: Iowa football's road woes on defense, previewing Maryland

Kirk Ferentz confirmed Tuesday that Brendan Sullivan's ankle injury suffered at UCLA will leave him sidelined for Saturday's game at Maryland. After that, as the Iowa football coach so eloquently put it, everything is "clearly cloudy." Cade McNamara is cleared, but is he actually healthy enough to be effective? Did walk-on Jackson Stratton get enough bye-week reps for a potential victory? And where does Marco Lainez, who's been out with a broken thumb but is returning to practice, fit into the equation? The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chaf Leistikow discuss.

Kirk Ferentz confirmed Tuesday that Brendan Sullivan's ankle injury suffered at UCLA will leave him sidelined for Saturday's game at Maryland. After that, as the Iowa football coach so eloquently put it, everything is "clearly cloudy." Cade McNamara is cleared, but is he actually healthy enough to be effective? Did walk-on Jackson Stratton get enough bye-week reps for a potential victory? And where does Marco Lainez, who's been out with a broken thumb but is returning to practice, fit into the equation? The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chaf Leistikow discuss.

Making sense of Iowa football's QB conundrum ahead of facing Maryland

It's a bye week for the Hawkeyes football team, so a good chance to take a big-picture look into why this disappointing season has sunk to 6-4. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman start with a defense that is 25% worse than a year ago in terms of yards per play. We also talk Tim Lester plans at quarterback before getting into the men's and women's basketball early-season results. 

It's a bye week for the Hawkeyes football team, so a good chance to take a big-picture look into why this disappointing season has sunk to 6-4. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman start with a defense that is 25% worse than a year ago in terms of yards per play. We also talk Tim Lester plans at quarterback before getting into the men's and women's basketball early-season results.

Hawk Central: The reasons for Iowa football's regression on defense, and basketball is back

“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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