Is the WNBA failing Caitlin Clark? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman discuss the latest controversy surrounding Clark, the league's leadership, physical play, and whether fans are beginning to tune out. Plus, an extensive breakdown of Iowa women's basketball after summer practice, including Ava Heiden's future, the incoming transfers, and why Jan Jensen's roster could be built for sustained success.

🏀 The Caitlin Clark Conversation

Chad and Scott react to another week of controversy surrounding the Indiana Fever superstar.

• Alyssa Thomas suspension

• Physical play against Caitlin Clark

• WNBA leadership under fire

• Has the league lost the trust of its fans?

• What could bring viewers back?

📈 Caitlin Clark's Impact

A look at the numbers behind Clark's influence.

• TV ratings explosion

• Attendance growth

• Merchandise sales

• Why the WNBA's biggest opportunity may also be its biggest challenge

🖤💛 Iowa Women's Basketball Summer Report

Fresh observations after Iowa's summer practice.

• Ava Heiden discusses staying three years

• First impressions of McKenna Woliczko

• Why this roster has long-term potential

🏆 Big Ten Women's Sports Boom

Scott shares reporting from the Big Ten meetings.

• How the conference is capitalizing on Caitlin Clark's popularity

• Women's volleyball growth

• Television strategy

• Expanding opportunities across women's athletics

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to the stunning news that Michigan national championship coach Dusty May is leaving for the NBA, discuss Bennett Sturtz's NBA Draft outlook, and answer listener questions on Iowa football, NIL, Kirk Ferentz, Iowa women's basketball, and much more.

🏀 Dusty May Leaves Michigan

The biggest story in the Big Ten this week:

• Dusty May leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks

• What it means for the Wolverines after a championship season

• Potential replacements and the future of Michigan basketball

• Why this move could impact Iowa and the rest of the Big Ten

🐤 Bennett Sturtz NBA Draft Watch

Iowa basketball's star point guard is expected to hear his name called early.

• First-round projections continue to rise

• Which NBA teams make the most sense?

• What his draft status means for Ben McCollum and Iowa basketball

🏈 Iowa Mailbag

Chad and Scott tackle the biggest Hawkeye questions:

• The quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Heklinski

• Iowa's NIL and revenue-sharing strategy

• Why turnovers have declined defensively

• Expectations for transfer additions

• Kirk Ferentz's future timeline at Iowa

• Could this WBB roster be Final Four-caliber?

Plus

• Michigan's coaching search pressure

• Iowa's new Carver-Hawkeye Arena court

• College athletics in the NIL era

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Chad Leistikow returns from Yosemite, and Chad and Scott Dochterman rank every game on Iowa's 2026 football schedule from least to most intriguing. Plus, a deep dive into the proposed federal legislation that could reshape the future of college athletics.

🏈 Brendan Sorsby Heads to the Supplemental Draft

• Why college football united against Sorsby's eligibility

• Comparisons to the Iowa and Iowa State gambling cases

• What the outcome means for the NCAA moving forward

📅 Ranking Iowa's 2026 Football Schedule

Chad and Scott rank all 12 Iowa games based on intrigue, importance, and excitement.

Which game deserves the No. 1 spot?

🔥 Under Pressure

• Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood

• Why Iowa's defense could present one of his biggest tests of the season

🏛️ The Save College Sports Act

• Congressional efforts to regulate college athletics

• Revenue sharing and media rights implications

• Why the SEC and Big Ten are watching closely

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With Chad Leistikow away, Scott Dochterman welcomes one of the fastest-rising voices in college football media: Lucy Rohden. The former Iowa student, Dan Le Batard Show personality, and creator behind CFB Lucy opens up about her career journey, college football adventures, the future of sports media, and the current state of the sport she loves.

🎙️ The Birth of CFB Lucy

Lucy explains why she left the Dan Le Batard Show, how the modern sports media landscape has changed, and why she's betting on herself as an independent creator covering college football on her own terms.

🖤 Iowa Memories & DITV Days

From journalism camp and her first impressions of Iowa City to covering Hawkeye athletics through DITV, Lucy reflects on the experiences that shaped her career and explains why Iowa remains one of the most underrated college football destinations in America.

🏈 The Brendan Sorsby Controversy

Scott and Lucy dive into the biggest story in college football: the court ruling allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to remain eligible despite gambling violations. They discuss the NCAA's lack of authority, Texas Tech's role in the saga, and what it means for the future of the sport.

🌎 Best College Football Atmospheres

Lucy ranks her favorite places in college football, including:

• LSU

• Texas A&M

• Oregon

• Iowa

• Tennessee

• West Virginia

Plus stories from her travels covering games all across the country.

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It's officially Horse Latitudes season.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Iowa's latest scheduling news, discuss the pressure on Tyler Barnes as Iowa football's biggest recruiting weekend arrives, and debate whether it's time to feel sorry for Iowa State fans after a brutal offseason. Plus, they rank the best Iowa games from the past year to rewatch during the summer and break down the latest efforts to reshape college sports.

🏀 Neutral Site Mania

The Hawkeye women will face Vanderbilt in Sioux City while the men take on Creighton in Des Moines. Chad and Scott discuss the growing trend of neutral-site games and what it means for fans and scheduling.

🏈 Recruiting Weekend Under Pressure

Iowa football's biggest recruiting weekend is here. The guys examine the pressure facing GM Tyler Barnes, key visitors on campus, and why Iowa moved its premier recruiting weekend earlier on the calendar.

📺 Iowa's Summer Rewatchables

From Iowa-Nebraska basketball in the NCAA Tournament to the Florida upset, Penn State football, Vanderbilt football, and more, Chad and Scott rank the best Hawkeye games to revisit this summer.

🌪️ Is It Time To Feel Sorry For Iowa State?

Milan Momcilovic to Kentucky. Audie Crooks to Oklahoma State. Matt Campbell to Penn State. The guys discuss whether Cyclone fans deserve sympathy after a rough stretch of departures.

🏛️ The Future Of College Sports

The latest congressional proposals, revenue sharing debates, NIL concerns, and what comes next for the Big Ten, SEC, and college athletics.

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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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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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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa’s brutal early Big Ten football schedule, debate the future of a possible 24-team College Football Playoff, and revisit which Kirk Ferentz teams could’ve made legitimate postseason runs. Plus: Nebraska’s offseason hype machine fires up again, Ben McCollum gets extended at Iowa, and the Hawkeye women add roster depth through the portal and international recruiting.

🏈 Iowa-Washington on Friday night

The guys discuss Fox’s TV strategy, the challenge of Iowa’s gauntlet stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington, and why the Hawkeyes must win one of those games to stay in playoff contention.

🏆 24-team CFP gaining momentum?

Could college football expand again already? Chad and Doc discuss Tony Petitti’s playoff push, conference championship concerns, and how many Ferentz-era Iowa teams would’ve made the field.

🔥 Which Iowa team could’ve made a playoff run?

The debate includes 2002, 2008, 2015, 2019, and even the 2023 Hawkeyes. Doc makes the case for the loaded 2019 roster as Iowa’s sneaky playoff threat.

🌽 Nebraska is talking big… again

Anthony Colandrea says Nebraska wants national championships — but the guys explain why Husker hype season keeps crashing into reality.

🏀 Ben McCollum gets paid

Iowa locks up its new men’s basketball coach with a contract extension. What does it mean long-term, and what will Iowa need to do to keep him happy?

⛹️ Hawkeye women add depth pieces

The show breaks down Iowa women’s basketball additions Bria Medina and Swedish forward Ella Stromdahl, plus Jan Jensen’s offensive plans for next season.

🎙️ Also included:

• Coaches vs. Cancer discussion

• Carroll Hawkeye Club turnout

• Why Iowa fans are energized again

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive deep into Scott’s massive Big Ten fan survey from The Athletic — and the results are fascinating.

🏈 Has the Big Ten officially passed the SEC?

Fans weigh in on conference strength, leadership, TV deals, NIL, private equity, and the future of the College Football Playoff.

🐤 How Iowa fans REALLY feel about Kirk Ferentz

The guys break down survey responses about Ferentz, Beth Goetz, Iowa’s future, and whether the Hawkeyes can realistically compete for a national title in the next five years.

🌽 Nebraska fans sound defeated

Some of the most brutally honest responses in the survey came from Husker fans — and Scott shares the best ones.

🧀 Wisconsin’s identity crisis

Is Wisconsin actually in worse shape than Nebraska right now?

🎙️ Plus:

• Tony Petitti under pressure

• The Big Ten TV plan

• 16-team vs 24-team playoff talk

• Why Iowa fans may appreciate Kirk Ferentz more than ever

• The changing future of college athletics

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down an eventful weekend for Iowa Football.

🏈 Historic NFL Draft for Iowa

The Hawkeyes send 7 players to the NFL Draft + 6 UDFA signings, the most in the 7-round era—highlighting elite development under Kirk Ferentz and a program that’s as healthy as ever.

📈 Is This One of Iowa’s Best Teams Ever?

Does the 2025 squad get underrated? The guys debate how this team stacks up historically—and whether it could hang with past Ferentz-era teams.

⚔️ Quarterback Battle Breakdown

Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski is very real. What matters more—stats or “feel”? And who actually gives Iowa the best chance to win?

🎯 Spring Ball Takeaways

• Wide receiver room shows real upside (if they stay healthy)

• Secondary looks strong with young talent emerging

• Defensive line raises major concerns heading into the season

🔥 Pressure on the Offense

All eyes are on OC Tim Lester to:

• Pick the right QB

• Develop a real passing attack

• Maximize one of Iowa’s most intriguing skill groups in years

📊 Big Ten Fan Survey Tease

Do fans trust their programs? Has the Big Ten passed the SEC? And why does everyone hate Michigan?

Plus: NFL Draft stories, roster outlook, and why Iowa might be building toward something even bigger in 2027.

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