Two Guys with Chris Williams and Chris Hassel

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel rank the most intriguing games on Iowa's 2026 football schedule, react to Dusty May's stunning departure from Michigan to the NBA, and discuss the Missouri Valley Conference's controversial changes to Arch Madness. Plus, Iowa State expectations, Big 12 Media Days, and a championship game controversy involving Van Winkle.

🏈 Ranking Iowa's 2026 Schedule

• Which game is Iowa's most important matchup?

• Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington headline a brutal stretch

• Why Nebraska and Iowa State may be underrated on the list

🏀 Dusty May Leaves Michigan

College basketball was rocked by the news that national championship-winning coach Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.

• What it means for Michigan

• Why Iowa and Iowa State fans immediately got nervous

🏆 Arch Madness Gets a Major Shakeup

The Missouri Valley Conference changes its tournament format as top seeds now receive automatic semifinal berths.

Plus

• Championship night for the Turtles

• Van Winkle's controversial trip to Hawaii

• NBA Draft storylines

• Casey's Center landing Iowa vs. Alabama

• Chargin Charlie breaks through in Victory Lane

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss the release of Caitlin Clark's long-awaited signature Nike shoe, Bennett Stirtz earning an invitation to the NBA Draft, and why Brett Yormark may have emerged as the biggest winner from the Brendan Sorsby-Texas Tech controversy.

🏀 Bennett Stirtz Gets the Call

• Stirtz invited to the NBA Draft

• What his NBA ceiling could be

• Why his transition from college star to NBA role player will be fascinating

• Could Iowa already be chasing the next Bennett Stirtz?

👟 Caitlin Clark's Signature Shoe Finally Arrives

• Nike unveils Clark's first signature shoe

• Did Nike wait too long?

🏛️ Brett Yormark's Big Win

• Why the Big 12 commissioner earned respect across college athletics

• The fallout from the Brendan Sorsby situation

• What the outcome means moving forward for college sports governance

Plus

• Iowa basketball recruiting buzz

• USA Soccer and World Cup excitement

• Father's Day weekend plans

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel recap a packed sports weekend, from major recruiting wins for Iowa State and Iowa to a memorable UFC event at the White House and Team USA's impressive start to the World Cup. Plus, the latest developments in the Brendan Sorsby saga continue to send shockwaves through the Big 12.

🏈 Big Recruiting Weekend for Iowa & Iowa State

The guys break down:

• Iowa State landing another highly touted 2027 prospect

• Iowa's addition of Lee's Summit standout Keller Daughtry

• How recruiting strategies continue evolving in the transfer portal era

🚨 New Twist in the Sorsby Situation

More legal and conference developments emerge surrounding Brendan Sorsby's eligibility as the Big 12 considers its options and Texas Tech remains entrenched in its position. What happens next could impact the future of conference governance.

🥊 UFC Takes Over the White House

Williams stayed up late to catch the action of UFC's historic White House event.

⚽ Team USA Starts Strong

The guys discuss:

• The United States' impressive World Cup opener

• Soccer's controversial hydration breaks

• Why international competition creates a different viewing experience

🍻 Plus:

• New Iowa Everywhere merch drops

• Zach Johnson wins the Principal Charity Classic

• Dance recital weekend survives

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to another wild day in the Brendan Sorsby saga as Texas Tech doubles down and the backlash across college football continues to grow. With Big 12 athletic directors, coaches, and fans lining up against the ruling, the guys discuss why this story has become one of the biggest controversies in recent college sports history.

🏈 Texas Tech vs. Everybody

The guys break down:

• Texas Tech's public response to the Sorsby situation

• Why the school's messaging continues to backfire

• Whether the Big 12 or College Football Playoff could intervene

• Comparisons to Hunter Deckers and other gambling cases

• Why this case threatens one of sports' most fundamental rules

🏀 Iowa's New Court Sparks Debate

Iowa unveiled its new Carver-Hawkeye Arena floor, and Hassel isn't impressed.

⚽ World Cup Fever Arrives

With the World Cup kicking off in the United States, Williams and Hassel dive in to Team USA's chances.

🍻 Plus:

• Knicks fans crossing the line again

• UNI's new "premium" basketball seating

• UFC at the White House

• Tony Wink's Boom Booms™

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel cover a wide range of sports, culture, and college athletics on a loaded episode of Two Guys.

🍺 Iowa State Moves Toward Stadium Alcohol Sales

A new report suggests Iowa State is seriously considering alcohol sales inside Jack Trice Stadium. The guys react to Jamie Pollard's comments, the end of halftime re-entry, and what it could mean for Cyclone game days moving forward.

🏀 Knicks Nostalgia & NBA Finals Memories

The NBA Finals spark a trip down memory lane as Williams and Hassel revisit the Jordan-era Bulls, the hated Knicks teams of the '90s, and the legendary voice of the late Stacey King.

🎯 Caitlin Clark & WNBA Fatigue

The conversation surrounding Caitlin Clark continues to overshadow the basketball itself. The guys discuss media narratives, fan reactions, and why so many people seem exhausted by the constant drama.

🏈 Big 12 Gambling Controversy

Breaking news hits live during the show as Texas Tech quarterback Brennan Sorsby receives a favorable court ruling regarding his gambling suspension, prompting a passionate discussion about fairness, accountability, and the NCAA's future.

📚 Plus:

• Hassel reads part of a book for the first time in years

• World Cup and niche sports season

• Timberwolves bring back iconic uniforms

• Fireworks season officially arrives

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel cover a packed week in sports and beyond.

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the escalating war between Texas Tech and Texas, discuss Caitlin Clark’s fiery exchange with Fever coach Stephanie White, and the latest on Milan Momcilovic.

🔥 Texas Tech vs. Texas turns into a full-blown rivalry again

After Steve Sarkisian took shots at the Big 12, Joey McGuire and Cody Campbell fired back publicly. The guys explain why Texas Tech has become the conference’s loudest SEC antagonist — and why Big 12 fans should probably love it.

🏀 Caitlin Clark clashes with her coach

The Fever star had a heated sideline exchange with Stephanie White during another frustrating Indiana loss. Chris & Chris discuss Clark’s struggles, social media overreaction, officiating complaints, and why nuance disappears anytime Caitlin is involved.

🎣 Chris Hassel admits to freeing a fish and getting kicked off a boat

An all-time Murph & Andy crossover story leads to a hilarious debate about morality, irony, and fish torture at Saylorville Lake.

🌽 The Great Iowa Vacation Zone Debate

Decorah? Okoboji? Knoxville? The guys rank the best regions of Iowa for a summer vacation.

🏈 Also included:

• Brendan Sorsby’s gambling case

• The future of college sports legislation

• Iowa State restaurant slander from Matt Campbell

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Milan Momcilovic officially returning to college basketball, discuss the growing anxiety around Iowa State’s future in the NIL era, and break down the latest Cy-Hawk rivalry drama after kickoff times were announced.

🏀 Momcilovic returning… but probably not to Iowa State

The guys discuss the latest reporting surrounding Milan Momcilovic, why Kentucky and Louisville remain major players, and why the NIL era is creating real concerns for programs outside the SEC and Big Ten.

🌪️ What this means for Iowa State long term

Is this just the reality of modern college sports? Chris and Chris debate whether schools like Iowa State can realistically compete financially moving forward — and whether Congress stepping in could actually help.

🌙 Cy-Hawk at night is going to be INSANE

The NBC primetime kickoff has everyone talking. From Kinnick Stadium chaos to “Band Gate” memories and rivalry intensity, the guys discuss why this year’s game already feels massive.

🏈 SEC schools complaining about kickoff times? Seriously?

The guys roast Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek for whining about TV schedules after schools signed billion-dollar media rights deals.

🔥 Also included:

• Brett Yormark talking about Mexico AGAIN

• Caitlin Clark conspiracy theories

• Hassel makes the case

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the latest uncertainty surrounding the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, break down the growing power struggle between the SEC and Big Ten, and discuss why Iowa State fans may need to prepare for life after Milan Momcilovic.

🏈 Cy-Hawk’s future under the microscope

The guys discuss Jamie Pollard and Beth Goetz continuing conversations about extending the rivalry, why College Football Playoff expansion could reshape scheduling, and why Iowa opening as a 12.5-point favorite says a lot about national perception of Iowa State.

🔥 SEC meetings begin

Greg Sankey starts playing politics again as the SEC and Big Ten continue battling over playoff expansion, scheduling power, and the future structure of college football.

🏀 Milan Momcilovic reality check

Chris & Chris explain why Milan returning to college likely would NOT mean returning to Iowa State, plus why programs like Kentucky, Louisville, and St. John’s are hovering with massive NIL offers.

😳 The worst youth sports story you’ll hear all week

The guys react to a shocking Little League baseball incident involving a coach allegedly encouraging a player to throw at an opposing dugout — sparking a bigger conversation about toxic youth sports culture.

🏁 Also included:

• Kyle Busch’s shocking death and NASCAR’s emotional weekend

• Indy 500 reactions

• Emily Ryan joining Iowa State women’s basketball staff

• State Track nostalgia

• The rise of neutral-site college football games

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the growing fallout from Jamie Pollard’s viral comments about the Big Ten and SEC, debate whether college football is losing what made it special, and discuss the WNBA backlash after Caitlin Clark sat out unexpectedly.

🔥 Jamie Pollard lights a fire

The guys break down Pollard’s comments telling the Big Ten and SEC to “just leave already,” why Big Ten officials reportedly took offense, and whether college sports are heading toward an NFL-style super league.

🏈 Is the Big Ten ruining college football?

Tony Petitti’s push for a 24-team playoff has Chris & Chris fired up. From Brett Bielema wanting more expansion to comparisons with Major League Baseball, the guys argue college football is losing the urgency and uniqueness that made the sport great.

😬 Caitlin Clark load management backlash

Fans traveled from all over to watch Caitlin Clark — only for her to sit out unexpectedly. The guys debate whether the WNBA is risking alienating fans by adopting NBA-style “load management.”

Also included:

• Catholic school horror stories

• The Iowa Everywhere patriotic merch drop

• Kirk Ferentz being furious about new punt rules

• Milan Momcilovic NBA Draft speculation

• Why bowl games may have been better all along

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