On this episode of Hawks Eye View, Andrew Barber is joined by Tyler Craig for an in-depth breakdown of Iowa men’s basketball following a statement win over UCLA and a hard-fought loss at Minnesota. The guys dive into the evolving identity of this Hawkeye team, highlighting elite defensive metrics, improved rebounding, turnover trends against high-major opponents, and the growing impact of key contributors like Bennett Sturtz and Howard off the bench.

They also touch on Iowa football’s transfer portal outlook, NIL roster retention, and why wide receiver remains the top need. Plus, a deeper look at how analytics like KenPom, Torvik, and NET view Iowa—and what that means for March as quad-one opportunities approach.

If you’re looking for smart, measured Hawkeye analysis rooted in film, metrics, and context, this episode delivers the full Hawks Eye View.

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The Hawks are headed to bowl season, and Hawks Eye View breaks down everything Iowa fans need to know before kickoff. In this episode, the crew dives into a full Iowa Hawkeyes bowl game preview, analyzing key matchups, roster questions, opt-outs, and how the transfer portal and injuries could impact the game plan.

From quarterback play and offensive expectations to defensive strengths, coaching strategy, and bowl season motivation, the guys explore what truly matters when the Hawkeyes take the field. They also discuss how bowl games fit into the bigger picture of Iowa Football’s future, player development, and offseason momentum.

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The guys break down Iowa’s latest football signing class and why it ranks among the program’s strongest in years, highlighting key positions of the future and what the average player ratings really mean. From there, they dive into portal season with a Christmas wish list of realistic—and not so realistic—targets, plus why retention may be Iowa’s biggest offseason win. The episode wraps with a candid, no-filter discussion on NIL, revenue sharing, transparency, and the growing gap between perception and reality in college athletics.

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Drew and Andrew are back with reactions from the Nebraska game and where the Hawks might go bowling and reaction to the Mens loss at MSU. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, STYLED by JJ Boutique, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

Big games coming up for the men and women's teams and Senior day at Kinnick. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, STYLED by JJ Boutique and Kyle Lehman and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

Drew and Andrew react to Oregon and preview USC. Take a look at both men and women upcoming schedule and more. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, STYLED by JJ Boutique, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

Drew and Andrew discuss the upcoming top 25 matchup with Oregon and the McCollum era begins. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, STYLED by JJ Boutique, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

Drew and Andrew bask in the glow of the blowout over Minnesota and prepare for Oregon. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Styled by JJ Boutique Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

With Minnesota coming to town, its another trophy game for Iowa this week. The guys discuss. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, STYLED by JJ Boutique, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

Drew is back with Andrew as they breakdown the dismantling of Wisconsin and preview the big matchup with Penn State after Franklin's firing. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, STYLED BY JJ Boutique, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.