Murph & Andy

Iowa football suffers a frustrating loss to Minnesota, and Iowa State gets crushed by Arizona in a brutal Saturday for Iowa college football. What went wrong for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, and where do both teams go from here?

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Iowa’s offensive struggles, the quarterback decision between Jeremy Heclinski and Hank Brown, and what the loss means for the Hawkeyes’ remaining schedule. They also react to Iowa State’s 39-3 defeat to Arizona, the Cyclones’ ongoing offensive problems, and the challenges ahead with Oklahoma State coming to Ames on Halloween night.

Plus, the guys debate controversial roughing-the-kicker and roughing-the-punter penalties, share their highs and lows from the weekend, discuss a youth soccer controversy, and get into Halloween candy, trick-or-treating, and MORE!

Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere.

00:00 Show Open

05:00 Iowa’s Offensive Struggles in the Loss to Minnesota

12:00 Hawkeye Football’s Remaining Schedule and Wisconsin Preview

14:00 A.D. Joins the Show: What Went Wrong for Iowa?

18:00 Reacting to the Hawkeyes’ Disappointing Loss

20:00 Iowa State Gets Crushed by Arizona, 39-3

25:00 What’s Next for the Cyclones? Oklahoma State Preview

30:00 Can Iowa State Still Win Another Game?

33:00 Are Roughing-the-Kicker Penalties Out of Control?

40:00 Player Safety vs. the Rules of Football

44:00 Weekend Highs and Lows

52:00 MORE!

1:04:00 Throwdowns

1:10:00 Show Close

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Murph & Andy | Gopher Hunting and Cyclones in the Desert

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Kirk Ferentz’s quarterback decision, Iowa football’s latest QB debate, and Jimmy Rogers’ candid comments about college sports lead today’s episode of Murph & Andy.

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Ferentz’s approach to Iowa’s quarterback situation and discuss what Iowa State’s new head coach, Jimmy Rogers, is saying about the realities of running a college football program. What can Iowa State’s new athletic director change, and how much can a coach really control in today’s college sports landscape?

Plus, the guys tackle the day’s biggest sports stories, including Matt Rhule and Nebraska embarrassing themselves again before welcoming Mr. Movie. All this and MORE!

Murph & Andy, sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere.

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Iowa State introduces new athletic director Jared Benko, and college football delivers one of the wildest Saturdays in history. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Benko’s first public appearance, five of the AP Top 7 teams losing, and what’s next for Iowa and Iowa State.

The guys react to Benko’s background in fundraising, NIL, and college athletics, plus his message about competing for Big 12 and national championships. They also discuss Jamie Pollard’s legacy, why Iowa State needed a fresh direction, and the financial challenges facing Cyclone Athletics.

Plus, a look back at an unforgettable college football weekend, the biggest upsets and what the results mean for the national rankings. With Iowa and Iowa State both coming off bye weeks, Murph and Andy debate the Hawkeyes’ potential finish, Iowa State’s bowl hopes, and the upcoming schedule.

ThrowDowns and MORE!

00:00 Show Open

02:45 Jared Benko’s First Day as Iowa State Athletic Director

08:30 Benko’s Vision, NIL and Competing for Championships

12:00 Jamie Pollard’s Legacy and Why Iowa State Needed a Change

17:00 The Hiring Decision and Iowa State’s Athletic Future

24:00 Fundraising, Financial Growth and the Big 12’s Challenges

30:00 Five of the AP Top 7 Lose: A Wild College Football Saturday

35:00 Rocco Becht, Matt Campbell and Penn State’s Struggles

40:00 Floyd of Rosedale: Iowa Heads to Minnesota

48:00 College Football Reactions and the Weekend’s Biggest Stories

1:02:00 MORE!

1:17:00 Throwdowns: Iowa’s Record, Iowa State’s Bowl Hopes and Apple Orchards

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Iowa State has a new athletic director, the College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams, and the Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series! Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs break down a busy Friday on Murph & Andy.

The guys discuss Iowa State’s hiring of Jared Benko as athletic director, his experience at Auburn and Georgia Southern, and what his background in fundraising, NIL, and revenue sharing could mean for the Cyclones’ athletic department.

Plus, debating the pros and cons of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, examining how the changes could affect college football, and celebrating the Brewers’ sweep of the Dodgers to capture the National League pennant.

With Iowa and Iowa State on a bye week, it’s also Pumpkin Patch Saturday, and the guys look ahead to the weekend before wrapping up with listener feedback, Throwdowns, Scott School, and MORE!

Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE!

00:00 Intro

03:38 Jared Benko’s Background, Fundraising and NIL Experience

10:25 What Benko’s Hiring Means for Iowa State Athletics

23:06 College Football Playoff Expansion: The Case for 24 Teams

30:25 How Expansion Changes the College Football Playoff Race

41:56 The Milwaukee Brewers Sweep the Dodgers

46:00 Sports, Entertainment and Friday Conversation

1:04:00 The Future of College Football and Playoff Expansion

1:15:15 More Debate on the 24-Team Playoff

1:25:36 Brewers Celebration and What’s Bugging You

1:28:45 Throwdowns

1:35:27 Weekend Radar and Plans for Pumpkin Patch Saturday

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Iowa football’s quarterback debate continues, Tamin Lipsey’s status remains a question, and Bill Fennelly prepares for his final season at Iowa State. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales tackle the biggest Hawkeye and Cyclone storylines on Murph & Andy.

The guys discuss Jeremy Hecklinski vs. Hank Brown and what Iowa’s quarterback situation means moving forward. They also break down the uncertainty surrounding Tamin Lipsey’s return to Iowa State basketball and react to Bill Fennelly’s retirement announcement after 32 seasons leading the Cyclone women’s basketball program.

Plus, the guys get into college football, baseball, and the latest sports storylines before bringing out the candy-bar debate and Mr. Movie.

All this and MORE!

00:00 Show Open

07:20 Bill Fennelly Announces His Final Season

23:55 Tamin Lipsey Returns, but Questions Remain

26:34 Hecklinski or Hank Brown: Iowa’s Quarterback Debate

31:00 College Football Reactions and Weekend Storylines

35:30 MLB Playoffs and the Milwaukee Brewers

39:00 MORE!

47:30 Mr. Movie

1:04:00 College Football Memories and the Red River Rivalry

1:06:00 Close

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Iowa football heads into the bye week at 5-1 with a huge opportunity ahead, while Nebraska suffers another hilarious, frustrating loss, and Iowa State is unable to hang with BYU. Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs break down the latest Hawkeye, Cyclone, and college football storylines.

Can Iowa make a run at the College Football Playoff? The guys discuss Iowa’s impressive win at Washington, the quarterback debate between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, and the path ahead in the Big Ten.

Plus, Iowa State’s difficult loss at BYU, Indiana’s comeback win over Nebraska, the conversation surrounding Matt Campbell and Penn State, and the announcement that Bill Fennelly will coach his final season at Iowa State.

Who Won the Weekend, Throwdowns, sports history, baseball playoff talk, college basketball, and MORE!

00:16 Show Open

03:08 Iowa Heads Into the Bye at 5-1

05:35 Hecklinski vs. Hank Brown: Who Should Start?

11:08 Iowa’s Dominant Win at Washington

14:01 Can Iowa Run the Table and Reach the Playoff?

20:37 The Iowa Quarterback Debate Continues

23:35 College Football Playoff Talk and Big Ten Scheduling

29:30 Iowa State’s Loss at BYU and the Offensive Struggles

31:03 Jalen Raynor, Cyclone Leadership and the Road Ahead

35:31 Iowa State’s Silver Linings and BYU’s Big Crowd

38:30 Matt Campbell, Penn State and the Nebraska Collapse

46:00 Iowa Wild Opening Night and Who Won the Weekend

55:33 Columbus Day, Vinyl Cup and More Stories

1:02:23 NBA Three-Point History and the Herschel Walker Trade

1:06:43 Throwdowns: College Basketball, Baseball and French Fries

1:10:01 What’s Bugging You? and the AD Audio Drop

1:11:29 Bill Fennelly Announces His Final Season at Iowa State

1:18:34 Quickie Polls and Closing Thoughts

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Keith Murphy and Andy Fales, live from the Iowa Wild home opener, preview a big Friday night for Iowa and Iowa State, remember Mike Ditka, and more.

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Iowa may be heading to Seattle with a different quarterback, while Iowa State takes Aiden Flora and the Big 12’s No. 8 BYU on Friday night. Keith Murphy & Andy Fales break down both massive matchups.

The guys discuss Hank Brown’s shoulder injury, Iowa’s quarterback options, the Hawkeyes’ struggles playing out West, and whether history should matter against Washington. They also preview Iowa State-BYU, Bear Bachmeier, Aiden Flora’s breakout season, and the Cyclones’ defensive concerns. Plus, Iowa-Ohio State aftermath, High or Low, Mr. Movie, movie handshakes, Throwdowns, and MORE!

00:00 Iowa May Have a New QB + Iowa State-BYU Friday Night

04:10 Iowa’s QB1 Question: Hank Brown or Heklinski?

08:10 Iowa’s TERRIBLE History Out West

10:53 Quickie Poll: Does Iowa’s History Out West Matter?

15:52 Iowa-Ohio State Aftermath

22:30 Aiden Flora Is No Longer a Secret

33:48 High or Low Since Our Last Show

46:44 Mr. Movie with Mike Woody

59:11 MORE!

1:12:42 Throwdowns

1:15:50 Andrew Downs Audio Drop

1:17:00 Quickie Poll Results

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Iowa suffers its first loss of the season as Ohio State beats the Hawkeyes 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Meanwhile, Aiden Flora puts together a historic performance as Iowa State beats West Virginia 45-42 for its first Big 12 win.

05:45 Aiden Flora Tease + Iowa’s First Loss

06:01 Iowa Falls to Ohio State

12:22 Did Iowa’s Loss Lower Expectations?

13:54 Iowa Heads to Washington

16:53 Iowa Gets the College Football Spotlight

18:33 Jeremiah Smith Looks Like a Cheat Code

24:34 Iowa State Survives West Virginia

29:21 Aiden Flora Has Arrived

32:01 Is Aiden Flora Iowa State’s MVP?

36:40 Jack Trice Stadium Entry Problems

40:39 Iowa State’s Big 12 Outlook

45:41 Penn State Is in REAL Trouble

49:32 Iowa State-Penn State Bowl Game?

55:15 Aiden Flora vs. Penn State’s Roster

58:34 Jimmy Rogers to Penn State?!

58:42 High or Low since Last Show

01:02:24 Who Won the Weekend?

01:04:33 Brock Purdy + Aiden Flora

01:06:32 MORE!

01:11:24 Throwdowns

01:18:37 AD Squared + Jamie Pollard

01:21:19 Quickie Poll + Final Thoughts

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