Eliot Clough and David Eickholt sit down for our regularly scheduled noon CT show to discuss the Hawkeyes victory over the Cyclones. Evaluating Hank Brown's first full game as the starter (the good and bad), tough night for the running game, Cam Buffington's rise to stardom, special teams wins and woes, plus more.

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Starting with the offense (2:23)

Hank Brown's peformance (6:17)

Officiating Missed calls (11:40)

Back to the Passing game (14:52)

Lack of running game, injuries, run-blocking (25:20)

Zach Lutmer and Secondary Performance (29:31)

Cam Buffington and the linebackers are stellar (35:20)

Defensive Line and Inexperience (39:47)

Caden Buhr and his game-winning field goal (43:54)

Boston Everitt punts (49:45)

Evan James/Reece Vander Zee and punt return (52:09)

Final Thoughts Before UNI (56:00)

Eliot Clough, David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown Iowa's 16-13 victory over Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game in Kinnick Stadium. Caden Buhr's game-winner, Hank Brown's performance at quarterback, Cam Buffington's 15 tackles and more.

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt start with their thoughts heading into the matchup with Iowa State in Kinnick Stadium this weekend. Joined by Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse to hear what he's seen from Iowa State and how the Cyclones matchup with the Hawkeyes.

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Initial Thoughts (00:38)

Isaac Terrell and the Iowa Offensive Line (7:01)

The Iowa State Offense(11:08)

Iowa State's Run Game (12:22)

Alec Busse Joins to Preview CyHawk (18:18)

Final Thoughts (54:14)

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share their thoughts on Iowa's 40-0 drubbing of Northern Illinois after their respective rewatches. Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski, the dominance of the offensive line, Cam Buffington flashes greatness, taking things with a grain of salt because of the opponent, + more.

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Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski (1:39)

Kamari Moulton and the offensive line (8:35)

Tony Diaz shines (18:21)

Depth Chart Released (21:05)

Reece Vander Zee as the top punt returner (22:00)

Flipping to Defense (24:35)

LJ Phillips suffers high ankle sprain (29:40)

Defensive line and Defensive back performance (32:27)

Special teams (36:51)

Eliot Clough, Sean Bock and David Eickholt went live following the Hawkeyes' big win over Northern Illinois to start the year. Discussing Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski and the performance of each, if there is anything to take away on the defensive side of the ball, misses on kicks and special teams concerns, plus more. 

Immediate Takeaways (00:00)

Sean Joins / Thoughts on Quarterback (9:00)

The run game, health (14:05)

Special Teams and missed kicks (15:45)

Thoughts on Defense (24:25)

Goal Line Issues (26:10)

How the Hawkeyes Should Operate Going forward at Quarterback (28:40)

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt break down how the matchup vs. the Huskies (along with the quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski) could go right and wrong on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium.

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The state of the Northern Illinois Program (2:00)

Worse Case Scenario - Quarterback (13:30)

Worst Case Scenario - Wide Receiver (21:05)

Worst Case Scenario - Defense (26:05)

Best Case Scenario - Quarterback (34:19)

Best Case Scenario - Wide Receiver (46:11)

Best Case Scenario - Defense (48:25)

What We Think Happens - (53:45)

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share their thoughts from Iowa's first depth chart of 2026.

The quarterback question remains after an 'OR" listing. What does it mean? How are the snaps going to be allocated? The boys take a deep dive into some of the other notable changes on both sides of the ball, give their takes and break everything down.

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Quarterback: Hank Brown OR Jeremy Hecklinski -- who gets the first snap? (00:57)

Tight End OR (12:25)

Other offensive positions -- Running Back, Wide Receiver, Left Tackle (16:31)

Will Hubert to Start at Defensive Tackle (20:45)

Defensive End Possibilities (24:35)

Anthony Hawkins and No Tyler Brown (26:03)

Jacob Wallace + Jaylen Watson and CASH/Cornerback (28:08)

LEO and WILL Linebacker (34:10)

Caden Buhr to start at kicker, Boston Everitt punter (35:32)

Implications of Surprises (41:48)

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt answer questions from X, our VIPs and the YouTube chat.

The new college football calendar, Kirk Ferentz's Wednesday press conference and answer your questions about this year's team. They go in-depth on Iowa's running back room, talk about the special team concerns, defensive tackle and a ton more

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Changes to the CFB Calendar (0:20)

We Still Don't Know Who QB1 Is (5:30)

Cael Winter at Center, Tyler Brown Doubtful (11:35)

Who returns kicks? (16:00)

Kamari Moulton or LJ Phillips as RB1? (21:27)

Will Tradon Bessinger play as a freshman? (26:05)

Where does Addison Ostrenga Come in at Tight End? (29:55)

Special Teams Concerns (34:40)

Who is this season's DJ Vonnahme? (41:01)

Deshaun Lee's senior season (44:56)

Defensive Line Portal Acquisitions -- Are they ready? (49:05)

Eliot Clough, Sean Bock and David Eickholt sit down to preview every single one of Iowa's games this fall. From Northern Illinois, to Ohio State, to Nebraska, HawkeyeInsider shares season record predictions, how Kirk Ferentz and Iowa can reach the CFP, their best bet to win one of Michigan/Ohio State/Washington and more.

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Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa (00:39)

Iowa State (4:19)

at Michigan (9:18)

Ohio State (18:55)

at Washington (30:52)

at Minnesota (38:59)

Wisconsin (44:07)
at Northwestern (49:52)

Purdue (54:51)

at Illinois (57:33)

Nebraska (1:06:03)

Eliot Clough and Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider share their thoughts on Iowa's chances to land some of the top in-state prospects in the state's class of 2028. Carter Barrett and Jevyn Severson are top-150 recruits that have garnered national attention, the same can be said of Declan Heying and Isaiah Grant, while Jayden Stephens' explosiveness is undeniable. The Hawkeyes' chances of landing some of the best prospects in the country, top competition for each, what they could be in Tim Lester's system and more.