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Ross and Eliot share their thoughts on Jan Jensen and Iowa signing UCF transfer guard/forward, Emely Rodriguez. What Rodriguez adds to the roster, where we expect her to slot into the lineup, whether or not she'll start, what the starting lineup could look like for the #Hawkeyes, who we expect to lead the #Iowa women, Sydney Affolter joins the Iowa staff as a grad assistant and more. Plus, we talk a bit more about the portal for the men and Ben McCollum's approach to recruiting. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Rodriguez commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-wbb-adds-emely-rodriguez Rodriguez 3 Thoughts: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-iowa-wbb-adding-emely-rodriguez Syd Affolter as a GA: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/sydney-affolter-joins-iowa-wbb-coaching-staff-as-graduate-assistant EC's Bball Bullets (Portal, recruiting, more): https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/ecs-bball-bullets-latest-on-portal-2026-recruiting-following-3ssb-event-5-19.472640/

Eliot and Ross take a look back at Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever playing in Iowa City on Sunday and their big win over the Brazilian national team. Caitlin's play and the NBA legend she is closes to emulating culturally, her big logo three, the Fever and their chances of winning the WNBA championship this season, + portal updates and efforts from Iowa football, MBB and WBB. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Caitlin Clark's Return to Iowa City: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/caitlin-clark-s-return-to-iowa-city-a-familiar-story Ashton Williamson TPTB: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-ashton-williamson Sage Talks Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/sage-talks-commitment-i-want-to-win-for-coach-mccollum-

Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register joins Eliot and HawkCast to hit on our biggest takeaways from Saturday's open spring practice for Iowa football. The elevation of the passing game, Mark Gronowski throwing again, defensive standouts, what can actually be applied to the fall?, the NFL Draft for the #Hawkeyes, a quick look at #Iowa MBB's portal efforts and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Six Takeaways From Open Practice: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/six-takeaways-from-iowa-s-open-spring-practice Iowa Football Transfer Tracker: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hawkeye-beacon-2025-football-transfer-tracker-spring MBB Transfer Tracker: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hawkeye-beacon-2025-mbb-transfer-tracker Kaleb Johnson Drafted: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/kaleb-johnson-drafted-by-the-pittsburgh-steelers-in-2025-nfl-draft

Over the weekend, Iowa men's basketball added the commitment of Robert Morris transfer PG Alvaro Folgueiras and football signed OT Bryce George. Both programs still need to add help -- who will they go after and what do they need? Analysis from Eliot and Ross of Hawkeye Beacon. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Three Thoughts on Alvaro Folgueiras: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-alvaro-folgueiras-commitment-to-iowa Three Thoughts on Bryce George: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-the-commitment-of-bryce-george Worrell Talks Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/worrell-talks-commitment-the-fans-care-about-a-long-snapper- TPTB, Hecklinski: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-jeremy-hecklinski TPTB, Edwards: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-gavin-edwards Diondre Smith Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-2026-three-star-wr-diondre-smith-picks-iowa

Eliot and Ross breakdown the addition of Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen, share intel from the weekend of visitors (Nyk Lewis, Trevin Jirak, Alvaro Folgueiras, Tanner Toolson), Brendan Sullivan enters the portal, the #Hawkeyes will host D2 All-American OT Bryce George for a visit), other positions #Iowa football should target and more. Become a premium subscriber TODAY: Iowa.Rivals.com/subscribe Weekend Visit Intel: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/ecs-basketball-bullets-portal-and-recruiting-bits-4-14.468247/ Hausen Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-adds-kansas-state-transfer-brendan-hausen Hausen Three Thoughts: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-brendan-hausen-s-commitment-to-iowa Bryce George Visiting: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/division-ii-all-american-ot-visiting-iowa Sully Portals: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/brendan-sullivan-enters-transfer-portal Three Thoughts on Sully Portaling: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-brendan-sullivan-entering-the-transfer-portal

Ross and Eliot grade Iowa's current transfer portal additions + Cooper Koch, breakdown a few names for Hawkeyes fans to know in the transfer portal and share thoughts on Jan Jensen and the women's efforts in the portal so far. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Latest Transfer Portal Intel: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/portal-targets-iowa-has-contacted.466692/page-5#post-13064442 Transfer Portal Target Breakdown Honor Huff: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-honor-huff TPTB Duke Brennan: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-duke-brennan TPTB: Tayshawn Comer: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-tayshawn-comer Connor Wheeler Added to New Staff: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/connor-wheeler-to-men-s-basketball-staff Drake's 2025 High School Commits: Iowa Targets? - https://iowa.rivals.com/news/drake-s-2025-high-school-commits-iowa-targets-

Bennett Stirtz joins HawkCast to breakdown his experience under Coach Ben McCollum the last three seasons, why he passed on seven-figure deals to play at Iowa, his decision to forego the NBA Draft process, the teammates from Drake that will be joining him in Iowa City, his belief in the Hawkeyes going into next season and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Bennett Stirtz Discusses Iowa Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/bennett-stirtz-discusses-iowa-commitment-portal-recruitment All-American Bennett Stirtz to Transfer to Iowa: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/all-american-bennett-stirtz-to-transfer-to-iowa

Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Click HERE: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of McCollum's plan to build a new staff, spring ball, and more with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward. Eliot and Ross discuss Kirk Ferentz's spring preview presser and #Iowa depth chart, share their favorite quotes from Ben McCollum's introductory presser as the #Hawkeyes head coach, and share their takeaways from Iowa's loss to Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament. McCollum's Top 5 Introductory Presser Quotes: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ben-mccollum-s-top-five-quotes-from-his-introductory-presser Pre-Spring Depth Chart: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-football-releases-new-depth-chart-for-spring-2025 Stirtz Discusses Iowa Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/bennett-stirtz-discusses-iowa-commitment-portal-recruitment Gronowski's Health, First Impressions: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/mark-gronowski-s-first-impressions-at-iowa-according-to-kirk-ferentz Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Click HERE: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of McCollum's plan to build a new staff, spring ball, the women's NCAA Tournament and more with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward.

Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of McCollum's plan to build a new staff, spring ball, the women's NCAA Tournament and more with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward. Eliot and Ross breakdown their thought and initial takeaways from Iowa's decision to hire Ben McCollum. A rundown of McCollum's experience as a head coach, why the fit makes sense McCollum's next priorities as head coach for the Hawkeyes, why he is NOT Todd Lickliter, implications on recruiting and so much more. McCollum Hired: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ben-mccollum-named-next-head-coach-at-iowa Three Thoughts on McCollum: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-iowa-hiring-ben-mccollum Players with Best Chance to Follow McCollum: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/four-players-with-the-best-chance-to-follow-mccollum-to-iowa McCollum Breakdown: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/coaching-candidate-breakdown-ben-mccollum Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Copy and Paste the URL: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of McCollum's plan to build a new staff, spring ball, the women's NCAA Tournament and more with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward.

Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Copy and Paste the URL: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of Iowa's search for a new head men's basketball coach with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward. Eliot and Ross breakdown the latest on the Hawkeyes draw in the NCAA Tournament, Iowa's search for a new head men's basketball coach plus portal entries, the hiring of Omar Young as the next running backs coach and more. Latest on MBB Coach Search: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/who-is-iowa-mbbs-next-coach.465928/page-3#post-12989266 Iowa WBB Tournament: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-wbb-receives-6-seed-will-play-murray-state-in-ncaa-tournament Brock Harding Portal: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/brock-harding-entering-transfer-portal Omar Young Hired: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/omar-young-expected-to-be-hired-as-next-rbs-coach Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Copy and Paste the URL: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of Iowa's search for a new head men's basketball coach with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward.

Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of Iowa's search for a new head men's basketball coach with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward. Eliot and Ross breakdown Beth Goetz's decision to move on from Fran McCaffery as the #Hawkeyes head basketball coach. A move that felt inevitable, the human side of the story, the fallout of losing McCaffery -- players, recruits, coaches, possible replacements, and more. Iowa Parts Ways w/ Fran: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-parts-ways-with-fran-mccaffery-after-15-years Six Potential Candidates: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/six-potential-targets-for-iowa-mbb-s-next-head-coach Three Priorities for Iowa's Next HC: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-top-priorities-for-iowa-mbb-s-next-head-coach

Eliot and Ross breakdown how the Iowa women played in the Big Ten Tournament, plus the latest bracketology for the women. The Hawkeyes out-play their seed in the Big Ten Tournament, destroy Wisconsin, beat Michigan State and narrowly lose to Ohio State, where they look to land in the NCAA Tournament and evaluating the season, Iowa's win over Nebraska to get into the Big Ten Tourney, the outlook of the tournament, plus more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe The Show Goes On: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-83-nebraska-68-the-show-goes-on Iowa MBB Tourney: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-83-nebraska-68-the-show-goes-on Iowa HS State BBall: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/iowa-high-school-boys-state-basketball-thread.465246/ Ava Heiden's Ascension: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ava-heiden-s-ascension-time-to-unleash OSU vs. Iowa BTT: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-13-ohio-state-60-iowa-59-another-close-call

Eliot and Ross breakdown the Hawkeyes hiring of Warren Ruggiero as their senior offensive analyst, and what he brings from Wake Forest. Plus, NFL Combine stock risers from Iowa and women's Big Ten Tournament preview. Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester actively doing something about the passing game, where Ruggiero can have the most impact for the Iowa offense, the timing of the move, Luke Lachey and Connor Colby help themselves out at the NFL Combine, don't think too hard about Jay Higgins, Iowa to play Wisconsin in the first round of the BTT, playing Michigan State after that, and hoping for a shot at Ohio State. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Iowa Hires Ruggiero: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-hires-new-offensive-senior-analyst-warren-ruggiero Three Thoughts on Hiring Ruggiero: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-iowa-hiring-warren-ruggiero Combine Results: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/2025-nfl-combine-iowa-results

Eliot and Ross breakdown their thoughts on Ladell Betts' decision to move on to the running backs coach position with the New York Giants after four years with the Hawkeyes. Why the timing of the move is difficult for Iowa but good for Betts, how it impacts recruiting of running backs and the state of Florida, impact on the running back room including Jaz Patterson, Kamari Moulton, TJ Washington and the freshmen, plus details on the women's basketball squad's standing in the Big Ten ahead of the conference tournament. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Three Potential Candidates for Iowa's Next RBs Coach: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-potential-candidates-for-iowa-s-next-running-backs-coach Three Thoughts on Ladell Betts' Decision to Move on From Iowa: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-ladell-betts-decision-to-move-on-from-iowa Betts Hired as New York Giants Running Backs Coach: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/reports-ladell-betts-hired-as-new-york-giants-running-backs-coach

Eliot and Ross breakdown the Hawkeyes near win over No. 8 Ohio State on the road, plus share thoughts on Iowa MBB's 80-78 loss to Oregon at home. Lucy Olsen comfortable in her role, Were her struggles just mental?, needing a third scorer, the freshmen, facing No. 3 UCLA at home on Sunday, the men just keep losing, What can be changed?, don't forget about Josh Dix and Payton Sandfort's efforts and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe No. 8 Ohio State 86, Iowa 78 (OT): https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-8-ohio-state-86-iowa-78-ot-upset-denied Oregon 80, Iowa 78: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/oregon-80-iowa-78-ducked

Get premium content at Hawkeye Beacon FREE till spring ball with promo code COOPER BOWL. Follow the link for the autofill code: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=COOPERBOWL DON'T MISS IT! Limited time only. Eliot, Adam and Ross on #Iowa and OABCIG product, Cooper DeJean's 38-yard pick six against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, plus breaking down the #Hawkeyes win over Nebraska in WBB. The pride of the OABCIG school district, remembering how Cooper made so many similar plays at Iowa and in high school, breaking down the win in Lincoln and how Jan Jensen's squad has turned things around, Lucy Olsen on FIRE, why college basketball needs to do about officiating, plus more. OABCIG to Super Bowl TD: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/oabcig-to-super-bowl-td-dejean-integral-to-eagles-championship Jaxx DeJean Scouting Notes, Potential Fit: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/jaxx-dejean-scouting-notes-potential-fit-at-iowa Iowa 81, Nebraska 66: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-81-nebraska-66-how-was-the-play-lincoln- Get premium content at Hawkeye Beacon FREE till spring ball with promo code COOPER BOWL. Follow the link for the autofill code: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=COOPERBOWL

Eliot and Ross breakdown #Iowa MBB's loss to Purdue, missing Owen Freeman the rest of the year, Bo Bassett's commitment to the #Hawkeyes, Cooper DeJean playing in the Super Bowl this weekend, and Adam joins to share thoughts on Caitlin Clark's jersey retirement as well as Iowa WBB's upset win over No. 4 USC. Josh Dix and Payton Sandfort come out on a mission, Purdue is just too damn good, remaining schedule for the men, where Bo Bassett is expected to wrestle for the Hawkeyes, how Bassett's recruitment came together for Iowa, Eliot's hometown pride for DeJean, how Cooper has impacted the way the #Eagles have played this year, Lucy Olsen rises to the occasion, shout out to Addison O'Grady, JuJu Watkins isn't quite in the same sphere as Caitlin yet, + more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe No. 7 Purdue 90, Iowa 81: Boiled: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-7-purdue-90-iowa-81-boiled Looking to Bench to Replace Freeman: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-basketball-looks-to-bench-to-replace-owen-freeman Three Questions For Iowa with Owen Freeman Out: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-questions-for-iowa-with-freeman-out-the-rest-of-the-season Bo Bassett Picks Iowa: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-top-wrestling-recruit-bo-bassett-picks-iowa Hawk Fans Bid Twenty-Two Adieu: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hawk-fans-bid-twenty-two-adieu Iowa 76, No, 4 USC 69: #33, Feeling 22: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-76-no-4-usc-69-33-feeling-22

Brad Heinrichs joins HawkCast to discuss all things #Hawkeyes. Transfer portal acquisitions, the money side of things at SWARM, how Brad's job has changed, and more. What December and January were like for Brad, what it took to land Mark Gronowski, Hank Brown could surprise people, other players -- Jonah Pace, Bryce Hawthorne, Sam Phillips, how football, men's basketball and women's basketball compare to one another, fun behind the scenes stories, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Initial Impressions of Mark Gronowski: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/initial-impressions-of-mark-gronowski-at-iowa.461966/ What Mark Gronowski Missing the Spring Means: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/what-mark-gronowski-missing-the-spring-means-for-the-hawkeyes Three Thoughts on Mark Gronowski's Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-mark-gronowski-s-expected-commitment-to-iowa COMMIT: South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-expected-to-add-south-dakota-state-qb-mark-gronowsk

Eliot, Adam and Ross share their thoughts on Iowa adding the commitments of Hudson Parliament, Colin Whitters and Owen Linder, hit on the #Hawkeyes losing 4 of their last 5, and discuss the big weekend ahead for Iowa women's hoops. What the commitments say about George Barnett, what each commit could bring to Iowa City, everyone is to blame for how bad Iowa MBB has played lately, where Fran McCaffery can change things, How the women have gotten things turned around, facing USC, a huge recruiting weekend plus more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Initial Impressions of Mark Gronowski: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/initial-impressions-of-mark-gronowski-at-iowa.461966/#post-12829024 Three Thoughts on Three OL Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-iowa-s-new-2026-ol-commits OSU Three Takeaways: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ohio-state-82-iowa-65-on-the-road-getting-blown-out-again Northwestern WBB Win: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-85-northwestern-80-stuelke-guyton-stave-off-late-upset-bid

Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown the latest in Iowa men's and women's basketball, as the Hawkeyes each have losing skids of their own. Plus, addressing Mark Gronowski's shoulder injury and the implications of missing the spring. Why Lucy Olsen is struggling, the lack of cohesiveness between the vets and the freshmen, Hannah Stuelke's concussion, the current leadership structure, how to fix the problem at hand, the men's defensive issues, how to address the problems, where Seydou Traore best fits offensively, who SHOULD start, total lack of consistency, how Brendan Sullivan can take advantage of Gronowski's absence, what the South Dakota State transfer can do in the meantime, plus more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Oregon Loss: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/oregon-50-iowa-49-quacking-under-pressure UCLA Loss: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ucla-94-iowa-70-officially-a-trend Portal Grades: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-football-2025-transfer-portal-grades Missing Gronowski in the spring: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/what-mark-gronowski-missing-the-spring-means-for-the-hawkeyes

Eliot and Ross detail the addition of Chattanooga wide receiver, Sam Phillips via the transfer portal, as well as Isaiah Johnson-Arigu's commitment to the #Hawkeyes after hitting the portal part way through his freshman year with Miami. What Phillips will bring to Iowa, Getting another weapon for Mark Gronowski, adding Phillips and not replacing anyone, Johnson-Arigu's future role with Iowa, his skillset, Iose Epenesa's All-American Bowl performances and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Sam Phillips Commit: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-adds-chattanooga-transfer-wr-sam-phillips 3 Thoughts on Phillips' Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-sam-phillips-commitment-to-iowa Isaiah Johnson-Arigu Transfer: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-miami-fl-transfer-isaiah-johnson-arigu-picks-iowa 3 Thoughts on IJA's Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-isaiah-johnson-arigu-s-transfer-to-iowa Iose Epenesa All-American Bowl: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/top-performers-ranking-implications-from-day-2-of-navy-all-american-bowl

Eliot and Ross breakdown the impact of the Hawkeyes landing South Dakota State transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski in the transfer portal. Is Gronowski immediately QB1, how he elevates the floor and the ceiling of the QB room, why his accomplishments set him apart from previous Iowa transfer targets and acquisitions, shout out to Tim Lester/Brad Heinrichs/Tyler Barnes, what's next with the Hawkeyes and the portal, + more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Lester Sourced Quote: https://x.com/EliotClough/status/1876752324351213706 Gronowski Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-expected-to-add-south-dakota-state-qb-mark-gronowski Three Thoughts on Gronowski: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-mark-gronowski-s-expected-commitment-to-iowa Hawthorne Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-sdsu-transfer-dt-bryce-hawthorne-picks-iowa Three Thoughts on Hawthorne: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-bryce-hawthorne-s-commitment-to-iowa

Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown #Iowa's 27-24 loss to #Missouri in the Music City Bowl. The #Hawkeyes secondary issues reared their ugly head again, Brendan Sullivan was simply not good enough in the second half, play calling was horrendous in the second half, Kamari Moulton and Jaziun Patterson shine, Iowa needs to dip into the portal at quarterback, officiating whiffs, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-19-missouri-27-iowa-24-four-downs QBNone: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-19-missouri-27-iowa-24-qbnone

Eliot, Adam and Ross talk #Iowa's matchup with No. 19 #Missouri in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Bowl prep for the #Hawkeyes, Logan Jones injured, who will Iowa miss the most in this game, opt out and injury casualties for the Tigers, keys to the game, final score predictions and more. Become a Premium Subscriber TODAY: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Bowl Prep Intel: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/bowl-prep-nuggets.459393/ Logan Jones Injured: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/logan-jones-expected-to-be-out-for-music-city-bowl Sam Phillips Visit: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/chattanooga-portal-wr-sam-phillips-talks-iowa-visit

Eliot, Adam and Ross discuss #Iowa's miss on Penn State transfer portal quarterback, Beau Pribula and the latest commitment in Central Michigan DL, Jonah Pace. How Pace can impact Iowa's defensive line + where he fits best, whether or not the #Hawkeyes really would have been better off with Pribula, if missing out on the former Nittany Lions backup cause for concern, where Iowa currently sits with their portal class and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe What's Next at QB in the Portal: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-beau-what-s-next-for-iowa-in-the-portal- Why Pribula May Not Have Worked Out: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/portal-nuggets-pribula-phillips-etc.459311/ COMMIT: Jonah Pace: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-central-michigan-dl-jonah-pace-chooses-iowa Three Thoughts on Pace's Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-jonah-pace-s-commitment-to-iowa

Eliot, Adam and Ross dive back into the portal to discuss #Iowa's addition of Hank Brown, plus other names that have surfaced as targets for the #Hawkeyes. What Brown could be for Iowa, what the addition of the former #Auburn quarterback means for Tim Lester, Langden Kitchen recruitment update, wide receivers Trayvon Rudolph and Jordan Dwyer, MBB needs to find a way to beat the good teams, check-in on WBB and all the turnovers, + more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Hank Brown Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-portal-quarterback-hank-brown-chooses-iowa Hank Brown Talks Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hank-brown-talks-visit-commitment-i-m-fired-up- Hank Brown Three Thoughts: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-hank-brown-s-commitment-to-iowa Transfer Portal FutureCast: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/transfer-portal-futurecast-12-15.458820/ BIG Portal Name to Know: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/another-big-literally-big-visitor-in-iowa-city-today.458743/ New Orleans 3 Takeaways: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-104-new-orleans-57-back-in-the-win-column Michigan State Deep Three: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-17-msu-68-no-21-iowa-66-sunday-scaries

Eliot, Adam and Ross share their initial thoughts on the #Hawkeyes playing No. 19 Missouri in the Music City Bowl, plus dive into #Iowa's needs in the transfer portal. Players Missouri is missing thanks to opt outs and injuries, comparing playing the Tigers to playing Tennessee last season, who Iowa has lost in the portal so far, what impact those departures have, the Hawkeyes' biggest needs in the portal + how they can fill those gaps, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Transfer Portal DEEP DIVE: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/five-positions-iowa-should-prioritize-in-the-portal Hawkeyes to Host CMU DT: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-to-host-central-michigan-portal-dt-for-official-visit Iowa in the Music City Bowl: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-set-to-face-no-19-missouri-in-music-city-bowl

Eliot, Adam and Ross share their thoughts on the class of 2025. Cade McNamara enters the transfer portal, #Iowa signees we're most excited about, the sleepers in this class, who could make an impact right away, the names we have to talk about, questions for this group of soon-to-bee Hawkeyes, and more. #nationalsigningday Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Cade McNamara Enters the Portal: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/cade-mcnamara-will-enter-transfer-portal SIGNING DAY CENTRAL: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-class-of-2025-signing-day-central Who We're Most Excited About: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/signing-day-who-we-re-most-excited-about The Sleepers: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/signing-day-2025-the-sleepers

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75% OFF for an ENTIRE YEAR, RIGHT NOW. Sign up for premium content at Hawkeye Beacon with PROMO CODE RIVAS24. Click HERE for the auto fill link: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=RIVALS24 Ross and Eliot preview Iowa's Black Friday game vs. Nebraska and talk a little #Iowa hoops. Injuries galore for #Hawkeyes MBB, what to takeaway from the win over USC-Upstate, #Huskers are another middle of the road Big Ten Team, Jackson Stratton is the key, Sullivan and McNamara back to practicing, Can the run game get going?, Dylan Raiola -- play like a freshman or like a future NFL Draft pick?, + more. Nebraska Game Visitors: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-vs-nebraska-long-list-of-black-friday-visitors PREVIEW: Nebraska Football at Iowa: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/preview-nebraska-football-at-iowa-2024- 3 Takeaways from USC-Upstate Win: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-110-usc-upstate-77-handled-business Stratton to Start: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/stratton-set-to-start-sullivan-and-mcnamara-practicing

Eliot and Adam breakdown everything from Iowa's 29-13 win over Maryland. Fourth-String quarterback Jackson Stratton gets his first start and his first win with the Hawkeyes, how this win indicates that Tim Lester is a good coach, Kaleb Johnson breaks the single-season rushing TD record, the defense steps up without Jermari Harris, Drew Stevens goes 5-5 + more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-29-maryland-13-four-downs KF Talks Win: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/watch-kirk-ferentz-on-iowa-victory-over-maryland

Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown #Iowa's weekend matchup with #Maryland, including the #Hawkeyes current plan to roll with fourth-string, walk-on, transfer quarterback Jackson Stratton to lead the way. Kirk Ferentz's presser -- introducing Stratton as the starter and then backing off, just how healthy are Cade McNamara and Marco Lainez?, future outlook for Stratton, Maryland's oddly ranked pass offense and pass defense, keys, score predictions and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Stratton Expected to be QB1: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/qb-situation-clearly-cloudy-as-stratton-expected-to-start-over-mcnamara Ferentz Family Reunion: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/family-reunion-kirk-iowa-players-discuss-seeing-brian-ferentz-at-maryland Iowa MBB Win over Rider: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-83-rider-58-defense-defense-defense

Eliot and Ross discuss Iowa's issues during the bye week, hit on the Hawkeyes transfer wins in MBB, and share why they think the women's team should be ranked! Sullivan, McNamara and Lainez are all still dealing with injuries -- who starts against Maryland?, Is Stratton good enough to lead them to a win?, Seydou Traore and Drew Thelwell have been home runs for Iowa MBB thus far, and the women have been annihilating their competition -- put them in the top 25! Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Badara Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-mbb-adds-four-star-badara-diakite-to-2025-class Three Thoughts on Badara: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-badara-diakite-s-commitment-to-iowa Iowa WBB Signees: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/national-signing-day-2024-iowa-wbb-signs-three-top-recruits QB1 a Mess: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/qb1-remains-a-question-mark-during-iowa-bye-week Phil Parker on the Iowa Defense: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/phil-parker-dissects-iowa-s-defensive-lapses

Eliot, Adam and (eventually) Ross break down #Iowa's disappointing20-17 road loss to #UCLA. The hot start, Brendan Sullivan gets pummeled, turnovers on turnovers, What happened to the defense?, Rhys Dakin has a rough game again, Jackson Stratton time, the demons of the West Coast still haunt the #Hawkeyes, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ucla-20-iowa-17-four-downs

Eliot, Adam and Ross share thoughts on Iowa men's and women's basketball and preview the Hawkeyes Friday night matchup with the Bruins in Los Angeles. Where the Iowa men have struggled so far + bright spots, what Adam is looking for in the first few games from the Hawkeye women, how UCLA has had a weird season thus far, the surge by Ethan Garbers as of late, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Three Thoughts on Commerce Win: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-89-texas-a-m-commerce-67-an-inspired-13-minutes Ortwerth in the Spotlight: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/from-backup-to-big-plays-te-ortwerth-re-enters-the-spotligh t X Looking like a 5-Star Again: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/from-a-rocky-start-to-stardom-nwankpa-looking-like-a-5-star-again Latest Football Intel: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/football-intel-health-updates-personnel-recruits-visiting.455692/

Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown #Iowa's BIG night game, blackout win over #Wisconsin in Kinnick Stadium. It all starts and ends on the ground, the offensive line paves the way, Kaleb Johnson entering historic territory, Brendan Sullivan's dynamic playmaking ability continues to open up the Iowa offense, Nick Jackson's ridiculous pick, Deshaun Lee in the mix, PLUS, the #Hawkeyes get a new commit. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-42-wisconsin-10-four-downs Ground Game Pummels UW: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-42-wisconsin-10-hawkeyes-punish-the-badgers-on-the-ground Sullivan has Earned QB1: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-42-wisconsin-10-no-denying-brendan-sullivan-as-qb1 Nathan McNeil COMMIT: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-adds-2025-three-star-rb-nathan-mcneil McNeil talks Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/nathan-mcneil-talks-commitment-i-m-wanted-there-

Eliot, Adam and Ross delve into Brendan Sullivan being named the full-time starter for the Hawkeyes, Cade McNamara's concussion, James Resar flipping from quarterback to wide receiver, give their keys to an Iowa win over Wisconsin, final score predictions, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Sullivan Focused on Future: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/sullivan-grateful-for-success-remains-focused-on-future Iowa Secondary Bounces Back: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-secondary-still-chasing-the-best-version-of-itself James Resar Flips to WR: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-freshman-quarterback-james-resar-moved-to-wide-receiver Four-Star MBB Visitor: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/2026-four-star-forward-enjoys-first-iowa-visit

Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown everything from Iowa's 40-14 win over Northwestern in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, including how Brendan Sullivan changed the game for the Hawkeyes. Cade McNamara was given the opportunity, Sullivan came in and completely changed the game for Iowa, mobility, mobility, mobility, the defense looks better than it had all season, Rhys Dakin joins elite company, Christie Sides fired mid-podcast, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-northwestern-14-four-downs Sullivan Time: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-northwestern-14-sullivan-s-surge-past-former-team McNamara Benched: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-northwestern-14-mcnamara-s-time-at-qb1-at-likely-end Latest FutureCast: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/futurecast-expecting-iowa-football-to-add-another-2025-commit.454761/#post-12548267

Eliot, Adam and Ross discuss the fallout of #Iowa's loss to Michigan State and preview the #Hawkeyes matchup with #Northwestern this weekend. The quarterback situation -- what do you have to lose?, what Brendan Sullivan can do that Cade McNamara can't, the defensive struggles and how they get fixed, where Northwestern has the most issues, is Brendan Sullivan a killer?, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Playoff Dreams Dashed: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/with-playoff-dreams-dashed-hawkeyes-remain-focused Defense Forced to Regroup: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-secondary-forced-to-regroup-after-sparty-beatdown Kaden Wetjen the only positive: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/the-only-positive-wetjen-continues-to-shine-to-return-game QB Situation: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ferentz-mcnamara-face-critical-juncture-with-qb-situation

Eliot and Adam breakdown the #Hawkeyes 32-20 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing. Worst defensive performance since..., tackling -- or lack thereof, what's going on with the defensive backs, Cade McNamara's stat line is reminiscent of Deacon Hill (and Kirk Ferentz's reluctance to go to Brendan Sullivan), Kaleb Johnson can't get going, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/four-downs-michigan-state-32-iowa-20 Bending and Breaking: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/michigan-state-32-iowa-20-too-much-bending Addie Deal OV: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/5-star-commit-addie-deal-talks-official-visit-super-super-special-

Eliot, Adam and Ross preview #Iowa's matchup with Michigan State this weekend, and give their insight on Cameron Herron's flip to Notre Dame. Why the flip shouldn't come as a surprise (especially for our premium subscribers), Aiden Chiles as a dual threat quarterback, why the new-look #Hawkeyes defense could be a nightmare for Sparty, three things we're watching for, our picks and more. Become a Premium Subscriber Today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Cam Herron Flips: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/2025-three-star-ol-cam-herron-flips-commitment-to-notre-dame New Dime Package, Zach Lutmer: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/a-zach-of-all-trades-lutmer-shows-versatility-in-expanding-role Dayton Howard TD: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/outperforming-and-under-recruited-dayton-howard-s-first-collegiate-td Kaleb Johnson vs. Shonn Greene: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/running-down-greatness-kaleb-johnson-2024-vs-shonn-greene-2008

Eliot and Adam breakdown #Iowa's complete performance from Saturday's victory over Washington in Kinnick Stadium. Kirk Ferentz's 200th career win at Iowa, playing a full four quarters, defense forces turnovers, a new look for the #Hawkeyes defense, high level special teams, Kaleb Johnson does it again, Cade McNamara does enough, and more. Beth Goetz and KF: https://x.com/EliotClough/status/1845206682273460418 Football to the Dome: https://x.com/EliotClough/status/1845144663470030937 Joe from Des Moines: https://x.com/Hassel_Chris/status/1845165407314821262 Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-washingon-17-four-downs KJ2 Does it Again: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-washington-16-kaleb-johnson-does-it-again Defensive Big Plays: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-40-washington-16-defense-lives-up-to-big-play-reputation

Eliot, Adam and Ross share their thoughts on Kaleb Brown and Leshon Williams' plans to enter the transfer portal, the fact that Cade McNamara remaining Iowa's starters despite his struggles this season, and breakdown what they're looking for against Washington this weekend. Brown and Williams' circumstances are very different, reading into each of their situations, how this reflects the current state of college football, what the Huskies will bring to the table against the Hawkeyes what Iowa fans should hope to see on Saturday, and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Kirk Ferentz and Iowa React to Brown/Williams news: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ferentz-iowa-unfazed-by-loss-of-brown-williams Cade McNamara Remains the Guy Through Struggles: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/mcnamara-remains-the-starter-despite-turnovers-lack-of-production Big Basketball Official Visitor this Weekend: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-to-host-2025-four-star-top-150-center-for-official

Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown #Iowa's blowout loss to the #Buckeyes in Columbus. The #Hawkeyes have now been outscored 155-7 (!!!!) against ranked opponents, Cade McNamara is just not good enough, Kaleb Johnson only gets 15 carries, Ohio State is absolutely loaded, Are there any positives from this game? + more. Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-ohio-state-35-iowa-7-four-downs The Gap Grows Ever Wider: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ohio-state-35-iowa-7-the-gap-grows-ever-wider Sullivan, Not McNamara, Breaks Drought: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-osu-35-iowa-7-sullivan-not-mcnamara-breaks-drought Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe

WWE's very own Big E, aka former Iowa defensive tackle Ettore Ewen, joins HawkCast for a chat about his Hawkeye career, his transition to professional wrestling, the Panchero's Burrito Lift, his mental health journey, his chances of returning to the squared circle, and so much more! HawkCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hawkcast/id1697595935 HawkCast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41?si=640f528a073148cf Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe

Eliot is joined by Kyle Jones of 11 Warriors to preview #Iowa's matchup with No. 3 Ohio State this weekend. The Buckeyes' arsenal of weapons (Jeremiah Smith, Emeka Egbuka, TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, etc), Can Will Howard win OSU some games?, the #Hawkeyes best hope to pull off the upset, and more. Leaning on Johnson's Underdog Mentality: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-to-lean-on-johnson-s-underdog-mentality-vs-heavily-favored-osu Handling Explosive OSU: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/facing-goliath-how-iowa-s-defense-plans-to-handle-explosive-osu Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe

Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown Iowa's 31-14 win over Minnesota from Saturday. Kaleb Johnson has thrust himself into the Heisman conversation with his start to the season, the OL blocking in the run game has drastically improved, Cade McNamara struggles again, what's up with the Hawkeyes passing game, Rhys Dakin continues to grow, Phil Parker dials up the pressure, and more. Four Downs: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-31-minnesota-14-four-downs KJ Does it Again: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-31-minnesota-14-kaleb-johnson-makes-early-heisman-statement Second Half Adjustments: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-31-minnesota-14-second-half-adjustments-carry-the-day-again Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe

Eliot is joined by Dylan Callaghan-Croley of Gopher Nation to preview #Iowa vs. #Minnesota this weekend. They talk whether the Gopher secondary is still legit, whether Max Brosmer is anything more than just a former FCS quarterback, if Kaleb Johnson and the #Hawkeyes offense can get going, and more. Become a premium subscriber TODAY: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe

Eliot, Adam and Ross break down the #Hawkeyes 38-21 win over Troy on Saturday. Kaleb Johnson is among the best running backs in the country, Cade McNamara was just meh again (But is that just what he needs to be?), Kaleb Brown finally makes a catch, defense and special teams allow big plays (is it time to be concerned?), Brendan Sullivan's goal-line package, and more. FOUR DOWNS: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-38-troy-21-four-downs Kaleb Johnson is Elite: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-38-troy-21-kaleb-johnson-takes-charge Iowa DL Proves Depth: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-38-troy-21-defensive-line-proves-depth Brendan Sullivan's Goal Line Package: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-38-troy-21-sullivan-s-goal-line-package-sparks-scores Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe

Eliot is joined by Josh Boutwell to preview Iowa's matchup with Troy in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Their QB returns from injury this week -- his strengths and weaknesses, how Gerad Parker has directed the program in his first year, what's encouraging for the Trojans despite an 0-2 start and more. KF Previews Troy + more: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/kirk-ferentz-discusses-possible-qb-rotation-and-offensive-struggles Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe