A new chapter for the Iowa Hawkeyes Men's Basketball begins as the upcoming era under Ben McCollum is almost here. In this episode, Tyler and Collin preview the 2025-26 season preview and share our predictions for the Hawkeyes.
(0:00) Intro (1:28) Offseason Thoughts (4:33) What can we expect in Year (1 9:18) Secret Scrimmages vs SLU and Texas Tech (12:51) Roster Breakdown (16:31) X Factor (20:39) Prediction on Starting Lineup and PPG (24:37) Schedule Breakdown (27:02) Record Prediction - Tournament Team??
Celebrate Iowa's 41-3 Floyd of Rosedale victory over Minnesota as Tyler and Collin break down the blowout win. Now entering the bye week with a 3-game win streak, the Hawkeyes' dreams are still alive and within reach.
Tyler and Collin react to Iowa’s 25-24 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday.
Tyler and Collin break down Iowa's 37-0 shutout victory over rival Wisconsin at Camp Randall. From the offense doing just enough with a limited Mark Growonski to the defense putting on a dominating performance, we cover the game from all angles. We then dive into Wisconsin’s shocking freefall under Luke Fickell. Wrapping up, we turn our eyes to a prime-time home clash at Kinnick against a stumbling Penn State squad - a matchup that's suddenly looking very winnable for the Hawks!
(0:00) INTRO (0:10) GAME REACTION (16:15) WISCONSIN'S PROGRAM (22:30) PENN ST VS IOWA PREVIEW
In this post-bye week edition, Tyler and Collin dive into the critical Heartland Trophy clash at Wisconsin this Saturday. With QB Mark Gronowski's injury status uncertain, we break down our prediction for a must-win road game that could influence how the season unfolds. As Iowa Football approaches the halfway point, we discuss whether the season so far has been a disappointment or not. We wrap things up with a quick shift to Hawkeye hoops, as Thursday's Big 10 Media Days signal that the season is getting closer and closer.
(0:00) Intro, (1:59) Iowa vs Wisconsin Preview, Will Mark Start (13:02) Prediction (16:28) Has the Season been a disappointment so far? (23:24) Hawkeye Hoops
Tyler and Collin unpack Iowa's crushing 20-15 loss to Indiana — yet another missed opportunity for the Hawkeyes.
Collin breaks down Iowa's massive Big Ten showdown against the red-hot, 11th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers—undefeated at 4-0 and fresh off a 63-9 demolition of Illinois. Inside what will be a LOUD Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, can the Hawks get it done?
Collin analyzes Iowa’s 38-28 road win over Rutgers—their Big Ten opener and a crucial game to maintain momentum as they face a tough opponent next week at home against Indiana. Collin briefly previews that game toward the end of the episode.
Tyler and Collin discuss the Hawkeyes' commanding 47-7 victory over UMass, a game that displayed some offensive breakthroughs fans have been eager to see. We discuss whether this performance indicates real progress for Gronowski's comfort and the offense moving forward. We also cover the strong defensive showing and the ups and downs of Special Teams so far this season. Additionally, we preview Iowa's next challenge: a quick-turnaround road game against Rutgers on Friday night.
Of course, we can't overlook the historic milestone: Head coach Kirk Ferentz earning his 206th career win at Iowa, surpassing Woody Hayes to become the all-time leader in Big Ten coaching wins—a testament to his legendary tenure and the program's lasting stability.
In this post-CyHawk episode, we explore the aftermath, highlighting the key moments and frustrations of the game. But the main focus? Breaking down what has been a disastrous Iowa offense so far – why does it keep sputtering, what systemic issues are holding it back, and can it improve under Kirk?
Tyler and Collin analyze Iowa football's 2025 season opener against Albany, breaking down the 34-7 win. The main discussion point was the inconsistent passing game in Mark Gronowski’s Hawkeye debut. Is it time to panic? We talk about that and also highlight some positives from the game. We conclude by previewing the big game next week in Ames, where confidence in Iowa winning seems low at this point.
In this final episode before the 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes Football season kicks off, Collin and Tyler are joined by special guest Kolby, who makes his annual appearance on the show. The trio dives deep into their expectations for the upcoming season, starting with their biggest concern heading into the year. Next, they shift gears to highlight the most exciting aspects they're looking forward to entering their season. We then deliver one bold prediction for the season. Finally, they reveal their predicted season records, explaining the reasoning behind their win-loss projections without diving into a game-by-game breakdown. The episode wraps up with a lively discussion on what would constitute a successful season for the Hawkeyes in 2025.
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(0:00) Intro (0:55) Kolby’s Initial Thoughts on This Season (2:50) Biggest Concern Entering the Season (9:02) What We Are Most Excited For This Season (13:30) One Bold Prediction (18:38) Season Prediction (26:56) Does Our Record Prediction Constitute a Successful Season (29:25) Closing Thoughts
Collin and Tyler discuss the latest storylines from Iowa Football's Fall Camp. We start with the Big Ten Bus Tour's stop in Iowa City and share our thoughts on what the BTN crew observed during the Hawkeyes' practice. Next, Collin explains more about the impact of having Warren Ruggiero on staff to help scout and game plan for each game. To finish, we rank Iowa’s position units from 1 (the best) to 9 (the weakest).
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(0:00) Intro (1:11) BTN Fall Camp Bus Tour Thoughts (8:58) Warren Ruggiero Impact (13:37) Position Group Rankings
Tyler and Collin discuss Iowa Football’s annual Kids Day open scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on August 9. We share our thoughts on the quarterback play, the team’s overall vibe, and much more as they prepare for the 2025 season opener.
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(0:00) Intro (0:41) Initial Overall Thoughts (7:28) QB Play Primarily Mark's Performance (14:02) Thoughts on WR Room (16:50) Open Competition at RB? (19:52) Defense (22:50) CB Panic? .. Secondary Thoughts (28:21) Special Teams (29:45) Final Thoughts
In this short episode, Collin discusses the latest updates on each position group and breaks down the key storylines and questions as we go through Fall Camp.
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(0:00) Intro (0:47) QBs (5:40) RBs (7:03) WRs (9:43) TEs (11:15) Oline (12:34) Dline (14:03) LBs (16:38) Secondary (18:36) STs (19:20) Final Thoughts
In this episode, Collin highlights key takeaways from Kirk Ferentz and the three players who accompanied him to the 2025 Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas. I cover updates on the quarterback and wide receiver rooms, the unresolved left tackle position, a confident defensive line, and the current state of the secondary.
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(0:00) Intro (1:52) No Pre-Camp Depth Chart (3:53) QB Room & Update on Mark (6:51) Kirk Ferentz Thoughts on the WR Room (9:41) Mystery at Left Tackle (11:28) Confidence for the Defensive Line (15:22) Secondary Talk (17:55) Final Thoughts
Join Collin and Tyler as they take a break from discussing all things Hawks and preview the 2025 Big 10 Football Season. We use Phil Steele’s CFB Magazine to dive into the data, examine trends, and analyze predictions. We look at unit position rankings, SOS, trends, and more to preview each team in the Big 10!
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(0:00) Intro (1:22) Phil Steele's Big 10 Forecast: Ranking 1-18 (5:49) Hardest and Easiest Schedules in the Big 10 (15:54) Position Unit Rankings: Graph (25:39) Experience Chart (27:32) Trends (32:55) “The Graph”: what separates the top teams from the bottom teams in the Big 10 (46:18) Collin’s Conference Record Predictions & Final Thoughts
This midsummer episode shifts away from our usual football focus to explore the buzz around Iowa men’s basketball—a level of excitement Hawkeye fans haven’t experienced in years. We discuss the commitment of a highly-rated 2025 forward, a 6-foot-8 versatile player reclassifying to join Iowa early, and what this major recruiting win indicates for the program. The spotlight then shifts to the energy surrounding the team and the general excitement for the upcoming basketball season.
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(0:00) Intro (0:47) Excitement for Iowa Basketball (2:30) Trey Thompson Commits (4:37) The Buzz Surrounding the Program (8:33) What If Another Year with Fran (11:25) More on BMAC (13:19) Potential Depth Chart for this Upcoming Season (15:04) Look Into the Roster (18:06) Projected (for fun) Total PPG (20:50) Final Thoughts
In this episode, Tyler and Collin debate bold predictions for the upcoming season, such as "Will Iowa have a wide receiver eclipse 500 yards?" or "Can the Hawkeyes pull off a top-10 upset?" We will evaluate these predictions with either a “Shot” (it will happen) or a “No Shot” (it will not happen) and discuss each one briefly. Let us know in the comments if you agree or disagree with any of them!(Time stamps might be slightly off due to advertisements)
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1:03 Offense Predictions
15:07 Defense Predictions
21:44 Other “Random” Predictions
Iowa’s wide receivers have long been the Achilles’ heel of the Hawkeyes’ offense. But now, in year two of Lester’s system, with proven FCS quarterback Mark Gronowski and a group of promising receivers, could 2025 finally be the year Iowa’s passing attack takes flight?
Collin will discuss all things wideouts in this episode and share his opinion on the state of the room and whether they can take that next step this upcoming year or not.
Timestamps might be slighly off due to ads .. (0:00) Intro (0:22) Does Collin see a path of success for the WRs this year (1:05) Reasons why some fans might still be hesitant (2:50) Reasons to feel excited about the group (7:22) Past few years statistics from our Wideouts .. not good (9:46) What does success look like for this group in 2025 (12:03) Why it’s so important to start having success (13:28) Small deep dive into the players in the WR room (16:55) You decide.. are the poised to soar this year?
