Two Guys with Chris Williams and Chris Hassel

Iowa football's quarterback plan is starting to take shape ahead of Week 1. Chris Hassel and Chris Williams discuss Iowa's depth chart with the ongoing QB battle, and Hassel reveals his biggest concern heading into the 2026 Hawkeyes season.

The guys also look back at the long offseason of Iowa State football, discuss Grand View's dominant season-opening win, and react to the latest college football storylines, including USC's lackluster home-opener attendance and the school's response.

Plus, they discuss the new Vince Young documentary, Victory Day across the country, Van Winks' softball antics, and more.

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel predict the entire 2026 Iowa and Iowa State football seasons, breaking down every game on both schedules and projecting their final win totals. The guys debate Iowa's quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, the massive Cy-Hawk matchup at Kinnick, Iowa's brutal three-game stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington, and whether the Hawkeyes can make the College Football Playoff.

For Iowa State, the guys discuss Jimmy Rogers' first season, Jalen Raynor, the Cyclones' difficult schedule and the path to bowl eligibility. They break down Iowa State's matchups against Utah, West Virginia, BYU, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Cincinnati, UCF, and Kansas State before revealing their final win totals.

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Iowa football's quarterback competition is suddenly wide open again. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to reports that Jeremy Hecklinski struggled during Iowa's latest scrimmage while Hank Brown played well, raising new questions about who will ultimately win the Hawkeyes' starting quarterback job. After Hecklinski's impressive Kids Day performance, the latest reports have made it clear that Kirk Ferentz's "clearly cloudy" quarterback situation is still very much alive.

The guys also reveal a major Iowa Everywhere announcement, as Grand View University becomes the first school to feature an Iowa Everywhere jersey patch.

Plus, Chris and Chris discuss Iowa State basketball's Killyan Toure injury, the growing trend of NFL players potentially returning to college football, Thomas Castellanos and the NCAA's eligibility mess, whether Iowa's Aaron Graves and Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey could benefit, the Davenport team's historic run at the Little League World Series, Drake's new throwback football uniforms, the Iowa State Fair, and recapping Iowa Everywhere LIVE.

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Iowa's quarterback battle is heating up, while Iowa State football faces some serious questions heading into the 2026 season. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the latest on Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown, and Iowa's decision at quarterback, including why Williams wants to see both quarterbacks get meaningful snaps early in the season.

The guys also react to Killyan Toure's injury, which could have major implications for Iowa State basketball, and discuss the Cyclones' new Monster Energy jersey and basketball patches unveiled at Media Day. They also debate Iowa State's outlook after Matt Campbell's departure, Jimmy Rogers' first Media Day comments, national expectations for the Cyclones, and whether Iowa State could struggle to reach five wins.

Plus, Chris Hassel makes the case for Iowa wide receiver Tony Diaz, after CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Mike Renner praised Diaz's tape and compared him favorably to other FCS receivers. The guys discuss Diaz's potential impact alongside DJ Vonnami and Iowa's revamped offense.

Talking Nebraska's sellout streak, Boise State's new helmets, color-on-color college football uniforms, Iowa State ticket sales, Flock cameras and privacy, and much more.

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Iowa football's quarterback battle took a dramatic turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids' Day. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Hecklinski's 17-for-25 performance with five touchdowns and no interceptions, compare him to Hank Brown's struggles, and debate whether Kirk Ferentz can realistically keep the starting job "cloudy" after what happened at Kinnick.

The guys also discuss concerns about Iowa's defense and special teams, the launch of Instant Iowa State with Emery Songer and Ben Bruns, Kyle Larson's wild Knoxville Nationals victory, Joshua Baez's three-homer MLB debut, the Jayden Daniels No. 5 controversy, the Big 12's Monster Energy jersey patches, Ohio State moving Senior Day, Iowa State's scheduling philosophy, and more.

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa State's major special teams decision heading into the 2026 season, including why Jimmy Rogers plans to use Aiden Flora and Cam Pettaway as both running backs and kick returners. The guys also discuss Iowa's kicking and punting concerns, the Hawkeyes' quarterback competition, and what to watch for at Kids' Day.

Plus, Two Guys ranks the most annoying Big 12 and Big Ten fan bases, debates Ohio State-Michigan rivalry intensity, reacts to Jayden Daniels' LSU jersey-number controversy, discusses whether you have to be an alum to be a college sports fan, previews the Iowa Everywhere Live show, and much more.

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Texas Tech is leaning into the villain role, the WNBA continues to dominate headlines for all the wrong reasons, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel debate whether the Big 12's Monster Energy sponsorship is helping - or hurting - the conference.

The guys also discuss the sold-out Iowa Everywhere Live show, Iowa State's kicker pronunciation mystery, conference "realignment," and NASCAR.

Topics include:

• Texas Tech embracing the "most hated team" label

• WNBA controversy and the league's growing toxicity

• Brett Yormark and the Big 12's Monster Energy partnership

• Should schools control jersey patch deals?

• Which Big Ten and Big 12 schools would you kick out?

• Iowa Everywhere Live sells out

• Solving the Kyle Konrardy pronunciation debate

• NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway

• RIP Don Nelson

• BBB from the weekend

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Football season has officially arrived. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the opening of Iowa and Iowa State fall camps, debate whether Iowa deserves its preseason ranking, discuss the Hawkeyes' biggest roster concerns, and examine why Iowa State fans have plenty to be excited about under new head coach Jimmy Rogers. Plus, the guys break down the Coaches Poll, Big Ten vs. SEC debates, conference storylines, NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway, and much more.

🏈 In this episode:

• Fall camp begins for Iowa and Iowa State

•Are the Hawkeyes overrated in the Coaches Poll?

• Iowa's biggest concerns entering the season

• Jimmy Rogers' viral comments about Iowa State expectations

• Coaches Poll surprises and biggest overrated teams

• Big Ten vs. SEC scheduling debate

• Eighth graders now eligible for varsity sports in Iowa

• NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the biggest issue facing Iowa and Iowa State athletics: money. After Chris' conversation with Scott Dochterman on the Protect College Sports Act, the guys explain why both schools need more financial support to remain competitive in the new era of college athletics. Plus, they react to the Big 12's new Monster Energy field and jersey patches, Penn State's viral athletic revenue chart, the return of Notre Dame vs. USC, CW's WWE recap, and the latest controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA.

🏈 In this episode:

• Why Iowa and Iowa State face a growing financial challenge

• Scott Dochterman's insights on the Protect College Sports Act

• Could state support help Iowa and Iowa State compete?

• First look at the Big 12's Monster Energy patches

• Penn State's athletic revenue breakdown goes viral

• Why football funds almost everything in college athletics

• Notre Dame and USC preserve one of college football's best rivalries

• CW reviews WWE Raw in Des Moines

• Sophie Cunningham, Riley Gaines, and the WNBA conversation

• Hassel's travel nightmare

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the Cy-Hawk Series being extended through 2031, break down Tony Petitti's vision for the future of the College Football Playoff, discuss Kirk Ferentz's comments from Big Ten Media Days, and debate what it all means for Iowa and Iowa State football. Plus, Chris Williams tells an unbelievable story about chasing down a thief while on vacation in Florida.

🏈 College Football

• Cy-Hawk rivalry officially extended through 2031

• Why some Iowa fans still want the series to end

• Tony Petitti's push for a larger College Football Playoff

• The future of conference realignment

• Big Ten Media Days reactions

• Kirk Ferentz on Iowa's roster and Tony Diaz

😂 Plus...

• Chris Williams' unbelievable Florida vacation story

• WNBA controversy

• WWE giveaway

• Cheers to the Weekend

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