Hawk Talk on Melrose

Iowa entered the weekend ranked No. 15 with legitimate College Football Playoff hopes. It left Minneapolis with one of the most embarrassing losses in the Kirk Ferentz era.

Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s pathetic 13-10 loss to Minnesota—a game marked by four turnovers, three interceptions, four fumbles, a blocked punt, and virtually no rushing attack. Despite another outstanding performance by the Hawkeye defense, Iowa squandered an opportunity to improve to 6-1 and remain in the playoff conversation.

Iowa is coming off an unforgettable Elite Eight run—but the Hawkeyes face a major challenge: replacing Bennett Stirtz and other key pieces while building on last season’s success. We preview Ben McCollum’s second year, break down returning players and newcomers, examine the toughest games on the schedule, and make our predictions for the season. What should Hawkeye fans expect in 2026–27?

Iowa enters the bye week right in the middle of the College Football Playoff conversation—but can the Hawkeyes make it if they win out?

Collin and Tyler look back on the first half of the season, hand out midseason grades, discuss the biggest surprises and concerns, and identify what must improve during the bye week. They also share their updated predictions for how this season will finish.

Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s dominant 41–24 win over Washington, Jeremy Hecklinski’s impressive first start, Kamari Moulton’s career night, and a defense that stifled the Huskies’ rushing attack.

Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s loss to Ohio State and the familiar problems that resurfaced against top-tier competition.

Collin and Tyler preview Iowa's massive showdown against Ohio State as College GameDay returns to Iowa City! It will be an insanely tough task, but can Iowa find a way?

Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s unbelievable last-second win at Michigan and everything that made it possible. Plus, College GameDay is coming to Iowa City—and we’ll be back with a midweek episode to fully preview Ohio State.

Collin and Tyler recap Iowa's dominant 55-0 win over Northern Iowa as the Hawkeyes finish nonconference play 3-0. They break down the offensive explosion, another dominant defensive performance, injury updates, and what Iowa's hot start really means before Big Ten play begins next week at Michigan.

Collin jumps in for a short midweek episode to make the case for Hank Brown, explain why he should be Iowa’s full-time starting quarterback moving forward, and get most of the reps against UNI.

Collin and Tyler break down Iowa's 16-13 Cy-Hawk victory. It was closer than expected and far from perfect, but at the end of the day, the trophy is returning to Iowa City.