Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive news of Iowa vs. Iowa State under the lights at Kinnick, debate the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, and dive into the growing push for a 24-team College Football Playoff.

🌙 Cy-Hawk under the lights returns

For the first time since 2016, Iowa and Iowa State will meet at night in Kinnick Stadium. Chad and Scott discuss the history of night Cy-Hawk games, unforgettable moments from the rivalry, and why this year’s matchup feels enormous for both programs.

🔥 Iowa HAS to win this game

With the Hawkeyes favored early and a manageable opening schedule, Chad explains why this is the perfect opportunity for Iowa to reassert control of the rivalry after losing three of the last four meetings.

🏈 Could Cy-Hawk disappear after 2027?

The rivalry is only scheduled through 2027, and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark’s push for a 10-game conference schedule raises real questions about the future of the series.

🏆 24-team playoff debate heats up

Scott explains why college football may be heading toward massive playoff expansion — and why more teams would actually keep more fan bases engaged late into the season.

📺 Also discussed:

• Iowa football kickoff times announced

• Jan Jensen landing a home-and-home with UConn

• Ted Cruz’s proposed college sports legislation

• Why rivalry games still matter in modern college football

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the NCAA denying Brendan Sorsby’s waiver at Texas Tech, debate the future of Big 12 basketball scheduling, and somehow spiral into an argument about whether Ankeny is actually the best city in Iowa.

🏈 Brendan Sorsby DENIED

The guys break down the NCAA denying Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s waiver after his gambling violations — and why the Big 12 may quietly be sweating the decision after investing so much hype into the Red Raiders.

🔥 Why Texas Tech matters to the Big 12

With massive NIL spending and playoff expectations, Texas Tech has become one of the conference’s biggest national hopes. What happens if the face of the program can’t play?

🏀 18 or 20 conference games?

Should the Big 12 expand back to a 20-game basketball schedule? Jake and Derek debate whether more conference games are better for fans, rivalries, TV inventory, and NCAA Tournament resumes.

🌵 Arizona loses Koa Peat

The Wildcats star officially stays in the NBA Draft, while Milan Momcilovic withdraws and prepares for a huge NIL decision.

⚾ Big 12 baseball postseason begins

Kansas and West Virginia host regionals while the guys preview who has the best shot at reaching Omaha.

🥎 Texas Tech softball drama goes NUCLEAR

Mia Williams gets hit FIVE TIMES in three games against Florida, Jason “White Chocolate” Williams gets involved, fans get ejected, and chaos erupts during Super Regionals.

Plus, drafting the best cities to travel to.

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Keith Murphy, live from Rome, and Andy Fales, live from West Des Moines, discuss Murph's vacation, NBA, MLB, NHL, movies and more!

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Chris Williams welcomes Scott Dochterman to break down the Big Ten's reaction to Jamie Pollard’s viral comments, the future of the College Football Playoff, and why the bowl system needs to be changed.

🔥 How the Big Ten reacted to Jamie Pollard

Dochterman was at the Big Ten meetings when Pollard’s comments exploded nationally. The guys discuss how Big Ten officials interpreted the comments and whether the frustration from schools like Iowa State is finally boiling over.

🏈 Could a 24-team playoff actually SAVE college football?

Chris enters skeptical — and leaves partially convinced. The guys debate whether expansion would create more meaningful late-season games, save fan interest, and keep programs like Iowa State nationally relevant.

🎟️ Why bowl games don’t work anymore

Opt-outs, coaching turnover, fan apathy, and meaningless matchups have changed everything. Chris and Scott discuss why playoff expansion may actually be the only realistic path forward.

🌪️ The future of Iowa State & the Big 12

Would a larger playoff finally level the playing field for leagues outside the SEC and Big Ten? Plus: why Iowa State hosting a playoff game at Jack Trice could instantly become the biggest event in school history.

🎙️ Also included:

• SEC vs. Big Ten politics

• TV network battles over playoff rights

• Why rivalry games still matter

• The growing separation between college football’s “tiers”

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the latest uncertainty surrounding the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, break down the growing power struggle between the SEC and Big Ten, and discuss why Iowa State fans may need to prepare for life after Milan Momcilovic.

🏈 Cy-Hawk’s future under the microscope

The guys discuss Jamie Pollard and Beth Goetz continuing conversations about extending the rivalry, why College Football Playoff expansion could reshape scheduling, and why Iowa opening as a 12.5-point favorite says a lot about national perception of Iowa State.

🔥 SEC meetings begin

Greg Sankey starts playing politics again as the SEC and Big Ten continue battling over playoff expansion, scheduling power, and the future structure of college football.

🏀 Milan Momcilovic reality check

Chris & Chris explain why Milan returning to college likely would NOT mean returning to Iowa State, plus why programs like Kentucky, Louisville, and St. John’s are hovering with massive NIL offers.

😳 The worst youth sports story you’ll hear all week

The guys react to a shocking Little League baseball incident involving a coach allegedly encouraging a player to throw at an opposing dugout — sparking a bigger conversation about toxic youth sports culture.

🏁 Also included:

• Kyle Busch’s shocking death and NASCAR’s emotional weekend

• Indy 500 reactions

• Emily Ryan joining Iowa State women’s basketball staff

• State Track nostalgia

• The rise of neutral-site college football games

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With Keith Murphy traveling to Italy, Andy Fales and Andrew Downs take over from Wellman’s West for another stop on the Cheers for Beers patio tour.

🏁 NASCAR loses one of its villains

The guys react to the shocking death of Kyle Busch, reflect on why NASCAR needs personalities fans love to hate, and discuss the impact of losing one of the sport’s biggest stars.

🏀 Caitlin Clark conspiracy theories explode

Fans are furious after Clark was a late scratch for the Fever, sparking debates about “load management,” WNBA transparency, and whether fans deserve refunds when superstars sit out unexpectedly.

🐻 Could the Bears leave Chicago?

Andy dives into the latest stadium drama surrounding the Chicago Bears and why moving out of Soldier Field feels wrong for the NFL.

🎆 Fireworks season is officially here

The Iowa Fireworks Farm stops by as the guys talk Fourth of July traditions, giant explosions, vintage fireworks, and why Andrew may already be in trouble for buying too many fireworks.

😂 Plus:

• Scott School & stupid quickie polls

• Hooters trying to become “family friendly”

• Real or AI

• Joey Chestnut returning to the hot dog contest

• Two Truths & a Lie

• MORE!

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Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink the alien files, the return of Pizza Hut, and astronauts being a little generous with the size of their packages.

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Mackenzie Eddie and Scott Siepker overthink the alien files, the return of Pizza Hut, and astronauts being a little generous with the size of their packages.

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the growing fallout from Jamie Pollard’s viral comments about the Big Ten and SEC, debate whether college football is losing what made it special, and discuss the WNBA backlash after Caitlin Clark sat out unexpectedly.

🔥 Jamie Pollard lights a fire

The guys break down Pollard’s comments telling the Big Ten and SEC to “just leave already,” why Big Ten officials reportedly took offense, and whether college sports are heading toward an NFL-style super league.

🏈 Is the Big Ten ruining college football?

Tony Petitti’s push for a 24-team playoff has Chris & Chris fired up. From Brett Bielema wanting more expansion to comparisons with Major League Baseball, the guys argue college football is losing the urgency and uniqueness that made the sport great.

😬 Caitlin Clark load management backlash

Fans traveled from all over to watch Caitlin Clark — only for her to sit out unexpectedly. The guys debate whether the WNBA is risking alienating fans by adopting NBA-style “load management.”

Also included:

• Catholic school horror stories

• The Iowa Everywhere patriotic merch drop

• Kirk Ferentz being furious about new punt rules

• Milan Momcilovic NBA Draft speculation

• Why bowl games may have been better all along

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the biggest takeaways from the Big Ten meetings in Los Angeles, including growing momentum for a 24-team College Football Playoff, Jamie Pollard’s viral comments about the SEC and Big Ten, and new Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum’s vision for the Hawkeyes.

🏈 The Big Ten is ALL-IN on 24 teams

Scott reports directly from the Big Ten meetings where Tony Petitti and league leaders pushed hard for a 24-team playoff model featuring home playoff games and expanded access across the conference.

🔥 Jamie Pollard goes viral

The Iowa State AD says the Big Ten and SEC should “just break away already” — but take all their sports with them. Chad and Scott discuss the fallout and how Big Ten athletic directors reacted behind the scenes.

✈️ Also included:

• Why the SEC is hesitant about playoff expansion

• How Iowa would’ve benefited from a 24-team format

• The coming scheduling chaos in football and basketball

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