Hawk Talk on Melrose

Tyler and Collin react to Iowa’s 25-24 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday. 

Tyler and Collin break down Iowa's 37-0 shutout victory over rival Wisconsin at Camp Randall. From the offense doing just enough with a limited Mark Growonski to the defense putting on a dominating performance, we cover the game from all angles. We then dive into Wisconsin’s shocking freefall under Luke Fickell. Wrapping up, we turn our eyes to a prime-time home clash at Kinnick against a stumbling Penn State squad - a matchup that's suddenly looking very winnable for the Hawks!

(0:00) INTRO (0:10) GAME REACTION (16:15) WISCONSIN'S PROGRAM (22:30) PENN ST VS IOWA PREVIEW

In this post-bye week edition, Tyler and Collin dive into the critical Heartland Trophy clash at Wisconsin this Saturday. With QB Mark Gronowski's injury status uncertain, we break down our prediction for a must-win road game that could influence how the season unfolds. As Iowa Football approaches the halfway point, we discuss whether the season so far has been a disappointment or not. We wrap things up with a quick shift to Hawkeye hoops, as Thursday's Big 10 Media Days signal that the season is getting closer and closer.

(0:00) Intro, (1:59) Iowa vs Wisconsin Preview, Will Mark Start (13:02) Prediction (16:28) Has the Season been a disappointment so far? (23:24) Hawkeye Hoops

Tyler and Collin unpack Iowa's crushing 20-15 loss to Indiana — yet another missed opportunity for the Hawkeyes.

Collin breaks down Iowa's massive Big Ten showdown against the red-hot, 11th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers—undefeated at 4-0 and fresh off a 63-9 demolition of Illinois. Inside what will be a LOUD Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, can the Hawks get it done?

Collin analyzes Iowa’s 38-28 road win over Rutgers—their Big Ten opener and a crucial game to maintain momentum as they face a tough opponent next week at home against Indiana. Collin briefly previews that game toward the end of the episode.

Tyler and Collin discuss the Hawkeyes' commanding 47-7 victory over UMass, a game that displayed some offensive breakthroughs fans have been eager to see. We discuss whether this performance indicates real progress for Gronowski's comfort and the offense moving forward. We also cover the strong defensive showing and the ups and downs of Special Teams so far this season. Additionally, we preview Iowa's next challenge: a quick-turnaround road game against Rutgers on Friday night.

Of course, we can't overlook the historic milestone: Head coach Kirk Ferentz earning his 206th career win at Iowa, surpassing Woody Hayes to become the all-time leader in Big Ten coaching wins—a testament to his legendary tenure and the program's lasting stability.

In this post-CyHawk episode, we explore the aftermath, highlighting the key moments and frustrations of the game. But the main focus? Breaking down what has been a disastrous Iowa offense so far – why does it keep sputtering, what systemic issues are holding it back, and can it improve under Kirk?

Tyler and Collin analyze Iowa football's 2025 season opener against Albany, breaking down the 34-7 win. The main discussion point was the inconsistent passing game in Mark Gronowski’s Hawkeye debut. Is it time to panic? We talk about that and also highlight some positives from the game. We conclude by previewing the big game next week in Ames, where confidence in Iowa winning seems low at this point.

In this final episode before the 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes Football season kicks off, Collin and Tyler are joined by special guest Kolby, who makes his annual appearance on the show. The trio dives deep into their expectations for the upcoming season, starting with their biggest concern heading into the year. Next, they shift gears to highlight the most exciting aspects they're looking forward to entering their season. We then deliver one bold prediction for the season. Finally, they reveal their predicted season records, explaining the reasoning behind their win-loss projections without diving into a game-by-game breakdown. The episode wraps up with a lively discussion on what would constitute a successful season for the Hawkeyes in 2025.

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(0:00) Intro (0:55) Kolby’s Initial Thoughts on This Season (2:50) Biggest Concern Entering the Season (9:02) What We Are Most Excited For This Season (13:30) One Bold Prediction (18:38) Season Prediction (26:56) Does Our Record Prediction Constitute a Successful Season (29:25) Closing Thoughts