We kick things off with the hard fought battle against Penn State by discussing the highs of 67 yd QB scramble and the lows of a blocked field goal touchdown return. Plus discuss how this team stacks up to the last few years. Then preview a bit of baseball, lament the Top 25, and give some injury updates before diving into the upcoming battle for Floyd against a hot Minnesota team.

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Kicking things off with the news of the week, we breakdown James Franklin's departure from Penn State before getting into Iowa's complete dismantling of the Wisconsin Badgers. Capping things off with some Hawkeye basketball, Kirby Smart's clap-gate, The Holy War, & Oklahoma States section of shirtless men.

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The bye week couldn't have come at a better time as we discuss Gronowski's status heading into Madison to face a bad Wisconsin team. Basketball is just around the corner and we talk men's and women's,  including Woliczoc and Stirtz. Plus UCLA beating PSU, Bill Belichick, Joe Flacco, and more.

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This week we take a look at Gronowski's injury and it's potential on the remainder of the season, discuss the 3rd down play calling in the 4th quarter, rant about Nwampka getting jumped on the sideline, and discuss Virginias lightspeed field rush and Lycoming's 58 year old freshman.

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We break down the Rutgers game and Iowa's offensive strides as well as defensive setbacks. Break down the Kaden Wetjen kickoff return in depth, Mike Gundy, and Fernando Mendoza lead Indiana's decisive win over Illinois before coming into Kinnick this Saturday.

Matt Gronowski

Kaden Wetjen Return Coverage

This week we discuss Kirk Ferentz's historic 206th win plus B1G record, Kayden Wetjen's historic special teams performance, Gronowski and the offences step forward, and breakdown our expectations for Friday's game at Rutgers.

Ferentz Gatorade Bath

Ferentz Swarm

Former Player Tribute

Lane Kiffin Basketball

Big Man TD

Greg Schiano Article

We're back discussing (ranting) a bad loss to Iowa State, and our adjusted outlooks for the season, as well as the future of the program under Kirk Ferentz. On a lighter note we dive into Spitgate, throwing shoes, a bit of basketball talk, and out expectations going into UMass.

Iowa Hawkeye Game Data

DJ Vonnahme Headhshot

We recap the UAlbany game, including Mark Gronowski's rocky start and the Iowa secondary & RB room. CFB news including Florida State-Bama & Ryan's Day's nipple piercing. And a look ahead at this weeks matchup against Iowa State. Happy Hate Week!

Iowa Hawkeye Data on Substack

Ryan Day's Nipple Piercing

Mike Gundy's Press Conference

Day/Gundy Meme

Drew & Jeremy take a look at this years schedule and give their record predictions before diving into the years first two deep depth chat and the rest of the roster. Lines for this weeks game against UAlbany.