Through five games, the Hawkeyes have shown flashes of offensive improvement while also suffering two disappointing losses for different reasons. The schedule eases up the rest of the way, starting with Saturday's Big Ten home opener vs. Washington, so what does Iowa make out of what's left? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman discuss that question, plus dive into Iowa's recent departures (Leshon Williams, Kaleb Brown) and Addison Ostrenga's sudden injury absence.

<p>Through five games, the Hawkeyes have shown flashes of offensive improvement while also suffering two disappointing losses for different reasons. The schedule eases up the rest of the way, starting with Saturday's Big Ten home opener vs. Washington, so what does Iowa make out of what's left? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman discuss that question, plus dive into Iowa's recent departures (Leshon Williams, Kaleb Brown) and Addison Ostrenga's sudden injury absence.</p>

“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.”

<p>&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;</p>

Hawk Central Hour

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