Iowa is near the bottom of the Big Ten in college football roster spending, according to The Athletic’s new NIL report, and Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down what it means for the Hawkeyes.
 
The guys discuss The Athletic’s months-long reporting project and its estimated $19–20 million roster spending figure for Iowa, which ranks 17th out of 18 Big Ten teams. They explain where Iowa fits in the new NIL and revenue-sharing landscape, why some fans have questioned the numbers, and whether the Hawkeyes can continue competing if other Big Ten programs spend significantly more.
 
Chad and Scott also discuss Iowa’s record athletic department fundraising, how football and basketball spending could evolve, the Protect College Sports Act, and what it could mean for college athletics.
 
Plus, the guys revisit Iowa’s 16-13 Cy-Hawk win, discuss Iowa’s quarterback situation heading into Northern Iowa, examine the Big Ten’s struggles after Week 2, react to Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State, and look ahead to Iowa basketball’s Big Ten schedule.
 
Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Iowa is near the bottom of the Big Ten in college football roster spending, according to The Athletic’s new NIL report, and Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down what it means for the Hawkeyes. The guys discuss The Athletic’s months-long reporting project and its estimated $19–20 million roster spending figure for Iowa, which ranks 17th out of 18 Big Ten teams. They explain where Iowa fits in the new NIL and revenue-sharing landscape, why some fans have questioned the numbers, and whether the Hawkeyes can continue competing if other Big Ten programs spend significantly more. Chad and Scott also discuss Iowa’s record athletic department fundraising, how football and basketball spending could evolve, the Protect College Sports Act, and what it could mean for college athletics. Plus, the guys revisit Iowa’s 16-13 Cy-Hawk win, discuss Iowa’s quarterback situation heading into Northern Iowa, examine the Big Ten’s struggles after Week 2, react to Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State, and look ahead to Iowa basketball’s Big Ten schedule. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa is near the bottom of the Big Ten in college football roster spending, according to The Athletic’s new NIL report, and Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down what it means for the Hawkeyes.
 
The guys discuss The Athletic’s months-long reporting project and its estimated $19–20 million roster spending figure for Iowa, which ranks 17th out of 18 Big Ten teams. They explain where Iowa fits in the new NIL and revenue-sharing landscape, why some fans have questioned the numbers, and whether the Hawkeyes can continue competing if other Big Ten programs spend significantly more.
 
Chad and Scott also discuss Iowa’s record athletic department fundraising, how football and basketball spending could evolve, the Protect College Sports Act, and what it could mean for college athletics.
 
Plus, the guys revisit Iowa’s 16-13 Cy-Hawk win, discuss Iowa’s quarterback situation heading into Northern Iowa, examine the Big Ten’s struggles after Week 2, react to Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State, and look ahead to Iowa basketball’s Big Ten schedule.
 
Legends &amp; Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Legends & Listeners: Is Iowa Getting OUTSPENT in the Big Ten? The Athletic’s NIL Report

Iowa football's quarterback competition may have taken a major turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids Day. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance, his accuracy and quick release, and why the redshirt freshman may now be firmly in control of the battle with Hank Brown.
 
The guys also examine Hank Brown's struggles and why the competition isn't over despite them. Plus, they break down Iowa's talented group of receivers and running backs, concerns along the defensive line and at kicker, the depth of the linebackers and secondary, the offensive line, and Tom Moore's fascinating impact on Iowa's offense.
 
🏈 In this episode:
• Jeremy Heklinski's dominant Kids Day performance
• Has Hecklinski won Iowa's QB competition?
• Hank Brown's struggles
• Jimmy Sullivan's impressive performance
• Iowa's quarterback decision and Kirk Ferentz's approach
• Evan James, DJ Vonnahme, Reece Vander Zee & Iowa's receiving corps
• LJ Phillips and the Iowa running back competition
• Is Iowa's defense actually a concern?
• Defensive line questions
• Concerns about the kicking game
• Tom Moore's impact on Tim Lester and the Iowa offense
 
Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Iowa football's quarterback competition may have taken a major turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids Day. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance, his accuracy and quick release, and why the redshirt freshman may now be firmly in control of the battle with Hank Brown. The guys also examine Hank Brown's struggles and why the competition isn't over despite them. Plus, they break down Iowa's talented group of receivers and running backs, concerns along the defensive line and at kicker, the depth of the linebackers and secondary, the offensive line, and Tom Moore's fascinating impact on Iowa's offense. 🏈 In this episode: • Jeremy Heklinski's dominant Kids Day performance • Has Hecklinski won Iowa's QB competition? • Hank Brown's struggles • Jimmy Sullivan's impressive performance • Iowa's quarterback decision and Kirk Ferentz's approach • Evan James, DJ Vonnahme, Reece Vander Zee & Iowa's receiving corps • LJ Phillips and the Iowa running back competition • Is Iowa's defense actually a concern? • Defensive line questions • Concerns about the kicking game • Tom Moore's impact on Tim Lester and the Iowa offense Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football's quarterback competition may have taken a major turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids Day. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance, his accuracy and quick release, and why the redshirt freshman may now be firmly in control of the battle with Hank Brown.
 
The guys also examine Hank Brown's struggles and why the competition isn't over despite them. Plus, they break down Iowa's talented group of receivers and running backs, concerns along the defensive line and at kicker, the depth of the linebackers and secondary, the offensive line, and Tom Moore's fascinating impact on Iowa's offense.
 
🏈 In this episode:
• Jeremy Heklinski's dominant Kids Day performance
• Has Hecklinski won Iowa's QB competition?
• Hank Brown's struggles
• Jimmy Sullivan's impressive performance
• Iowa's quarterback decision and Kirk Ferentz's approach
• Evan James, DJ Vonnahme, Reece Vander Zee &amp; Iowa's receiving corps
• LJ Phillips and the Iowa running back competition
• Is Iowa's defense actually a concern?
• Defensive line questions
• Concerns about the kicking game
• Tom Moore's impact on Tim Lester and the Iowa offense
 
Legends &amp; Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Legends & Listeners: Is Jeremy Hecklinski the Clear Choice for Iowa? Kids' Day Reaction!

How many games will Iowa football win in 2026? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman go game by game through the Hawkeyes' entire 2026 schedule, predicting the outcome of every matchup and revealing where they expect Iowa to finish in the Big Ten.
 
The guys break down Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska, identifying Iowa's biggest challenges, potential upset opportunities, and the games the Hawkeyes absolutely need to win. How will they fare in a brutal stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington?
 
They also discuss how the quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, Iowa's defense, offensive line, and overall roster could affect those game-by-game predictions - and whether Iowa has a realistic path to a double-digit-win season and the College Football Playoff.
 
Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How many games will Iowa football win in 2026? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman go game by game through the Hawkeyes' entire 2026 schedule, predicting the outcome of every matchup and revealing where they expect Iowa to finish in the Big Ten. The guys break down Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska, identifying Iowa's biggest challenges, potential upset opportunities, and the games the Hawkeyes absolutely need to win. How will they fare in a brutal stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? They also discuss how the quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, Iowa's defense, offensive line, and overall roster could affect those game-by-game predictions - and whether Iowa has a realistic path to a double-digit-win season and the College Football Playoff. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many games will Iowa football win in 2026? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman go game by game through the Hawkeyes' entire 2026 schedule, predicting the outcome of every matchup and revealing where they expect Iowa to finish in the Big Ten.
 
The guys break down Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska, identifying Iowa's biggest challenges, potential upset opportunities, and the games the Hawkeyes absolutely need to win. How will they fare in a brutal stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington?
 
They also discuss how the quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, Iowa's defense, offensive line, and overall roster could affect those game-by-game predictions - and whether Iowa has a realistic path to a double-digit-win season and the College Football Playoff.
 
Legends &amp; Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Legends & Listeners: Iowa's Entire 2026 Season Predicted Game by Game

Iowa football game week is finally here! Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman get ready for the Hawkeyes' Week 1 matchup against Northern Illinois, breaking down the biggest questions surrounding Iowa as the 2026 season begins.
 
The guys discuss the Iowa quarterback situation, what they're watching for from the Hawkeyes in the opener, and what could tell us about this Iowa team early in the season. They also look at Iowa's expectations entering the year and how the Hawkeyes fit into a wide-open Big Ten race.
 
Plus, Chad and Scott continue their Big Ten season predictions, diving into win totals across the league.
 
Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Iowa football game week is finally here! Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman get ready for the Hawkeyes' Week 1 matchup against Northern Illinois, breaking down the biggest questions surrounding Iowa as the 2026 season begins. The guys discuss the Iowa quarterback situation, what they're watching for from the Hawkeyes in the opener, and what could tell us about this Iowa team early in the season. They also look at Iowa's expectations entering the year and how the Hawkeyes fit into a wide-open Big Ten race. Plus, Chad and Scott continue their Big Ten season predictions, diving into win totals across the league. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa football game week is finally here! Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman get ready for the Hawkeyes' Week 1 matchup against Northern Illinois, breaking down the biggest questions surrounding Iowa as the 2026 season begins.
 
The guys discuss the Iowa quarterback situation, what they're watching for from the Hawkeyes in the opener, and what could tell us about this Iowa team early in the season. They also look at Iowa's expectations entering the year and how the Hawkeyes fit into a wide-open Big Ten race.
 
Plus, Chad and Scott continue their Big Ten season predictions, diving into win totals across the league.
 
Legends &amp; Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Legends & Listeners: Iowa Football Is FINALLY Here! Big Questions Before Northern Illinois

Iowa vs. Michigan could be the game that defines the Hawkeyes' season. On this episode of Legends & Listeners, Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive Big Ten showdown in Ann Arbor and what a win could mean for Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes.
The guys examine Iowa's defense against Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, including how Phil Parker's defense can challenge the five-star quarterback and whether Michigan's inconsistent running game gives the Hawkeyes an advantage.
On the other side of the ball, Hank Brown takes center stage. After becoming Iowa's clear No. 1 quarterback, Brown faces his first true road test at one of the biggest stadiums in college football. Chad and Scott discuss his development, the Iowa offensive line, the running back rotation, Tony Diaz, and whether Tim Lester's offense can finally make plays against an elite defense.
The guys also look at Iowa's remarkable struggles in recent games in front of huge crowds, the history of the Iowa-Michigan rivalry, and why this matchup could have major implications for the entire Big Ten.
Plus, Chad and Scott run through the biggest Big Ten games of the weekend and make their picks as conference play begins.
Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Iowa vs. Michigan could be the game that defines the Hawkeyes' season. On this episode of Legends & Listeners, Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive Big Ten showdown in Ann Arbor and what a win could mean for Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes. The guys examine Iowa's defense against Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, including how Phil Parker's defense can challenge the five-star quarterback and whether Michigan's inconsistent running game gives the Hawkeyes an advantage. On the other side of the ball, Hank Brown takes center stage. After becoming Iowa's clear No. 1 quarterback, Brown faces his first true road test at one of the biggest stadiums in college football. Chad and Scott discuss his development, the Iowa offensive line, the running back rotation, Tony Diaz, and whether Tim Lester's offense can finally make plays against an elite defense. The guys also look at Iowa's remarkable struggles in recent games in front of huge crowds, the history of the Iowa-Michigan rivalry, and why this matchup could have major implications for the entire Big Ten. Plus, Chad and Scott run through the biggest Big Ten games of the weekend and make their picks as conference play begins. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa vs. Michigan could be the game that defines the Hawkeyes' season. On this episode of Legends &amp; Listeners, Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive Big Ten showdown in Ann Arbor and what a win could mean for Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes.
The guys examine Iowa's defense against Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, including how Phil Parker's defense can challenge the five-star quarterback and whether Michigan's inconsistent running game gives the Hawkeyes an advantage.
On the other side of the ball, Hank Brown takes center stage. After becoming Iowa's clear No. 1 quarterback, Brown faces his first true road test at one of the biggest stadiums in college football. Chad and Scott discuss his development, the Iowa offensive line, the running back rotation, Tony Diaz, and whether Tim Lester's offense can finally make plays against an elite defense.
The guys also look at Iowa's remarkable struggles in recent games in front of huge crowds, the history of the Iowa-Michigan rivalry, and why this matchup could have major implications for the entire Big Ten.
Plus, Chad and Scott run through the biggest Big Ten games of the weekend and make their picks as conference play begins.
Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Legends & Listeners: Iowa vs. Michigan Could DEFINE the Season! Full Hawkeye-Michigan Breakdown

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Mark Gronowski's commitment to Iowa, how it changes the QB room, and why it's important for Tim Lester's offense. Beth Goetz gives her thoughts on revenue sharing, talking CFP, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Mark Gronowski's commitment to Iowa, how it changes the QB room, and why it's important for Tim Lester's offense. Beth Goetz gives her thoughts on revenue sharing, talking CFP, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Mark Gronowski's commitment to Iowa, how it changes the QB room, and why it's important for Tim Lester's offense. Beth Goetz gives her thoughts on revenue sharing, talking CFP, and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Legends & Listeners: Hawkeye QB room refresh, Beth Goetz on Iowa's future

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into the College Football Playoff and the rest of the Big Ten's bowl season before reacting to Iowa's loss to Missouri in the Music City Bowl. Looking back on the season before projecting what next season could look like. All this and more courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into the College Football Playoff and the rest of the Big Ten's bowl season before reacting to Iowa's loss to Missouri in the Music City Bowl. Looking back on the season before projecting what next season could look like. All this and more courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into the College Football Playoff and the rest of the Big Ten's bowl season before reacting to Iowa's loss to Missouri in the Music City Bowl. Looking back on the season before projecting what next season could look like. All this and more courtesy of GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Legends & Listeners: Big Ten dominates, 2024 Hawkeyes in rearview mirror

Award-winning sports writers Chad Leistikow (Des Moines Register) and Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) are bonafide experts on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Conference. If you want the inside scoop on the happenings in Iowa City and the entire Big Ten, you won’t find a better spot than Legends and Listeners.

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