Two Guys with Chris Williams and Chris Hassel

Iowa dominates Northwestern on the road and should move up in this week's College Football Playoff rankings. What is Iowa's path to making the 12-team field? Iowa State goes up early at Baylor, but a missed field goal and muffed punt turn the tide in Waco as the Bears run away in the second half. The Cyclones return home to face Cincinnati with three winnable games left on the schedule. Plus, a lo...

Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes are alive, but the path to the 12-team field is more complicated than simply winning out. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the first CFP rankings, Kirk Ferentz's comments about ESPN, and what the Hawkeyes need to do to make a late-season climb. The guys dig into Iowa's matchup with Northwestern, including the Wildcats' long stretch without a bye, Iow...

What a Saturday for Iowa football! The Hawkeyes shut out No. 25 Wisconsin 30-0, and Iowa State pulls off a dramatic upset of No. 24 Oklahoma State with a walk-off field goal from Kyle Konrardy. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down two huge wins that nobody saw coming. The guys start with Iowa State's remarkable turnaround, Jaylen Raynor's response after being benched, the Cyclones' aggressiv...

Iowa football faces Wisconsin, and Iowa State hosts Oklahoma State on Halloween night. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview both Week 9 matchups, break down the biggest questions facing the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, and make their picks for the weekend’s top college football games. The guys examine Iowa’s offensive line and running game, the quarterback debate between Hank Brown and Jeremy Heclins...

Iowa football loses Floyd of Rosedale to Minnesota, Iowa State gets blown out at Arizona, and the Big 12 playoff race gets even crazier. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down a brutal weekend for Iowa’s college football teams on Two Guys. The guys react to Iowa’s 13–10 loss to Minnesota, the four turnovers, the quarterback questions surrounding Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, and what comes...

Jeremy Hecklinski is officially Iowa’s starting quarterback, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down what the decision means for the Hawkeyes as they prepare for Minnesota. Plus, a look at the biggest Big 12 storylines, college football’s playoff picture, and the week’s key matchups on Two Guys. The guys react to Kirk Ferentz naming Hecklinski the starter, discuss the timing of the announce...

Iowa State introduces new athletic director Jared Benko, the Big 12 makes a statement on the national stage, and the Iowa Hawkeyes face big questions coming out of the bye week. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break it all down on Two Guys. The guys share their impressions of Benko and Iowa State President David Cook, discuss the transition from Jamie Pollard, and examine what the new leadership c...

How do Iowa and Iowa State look at the halfway point of the college football season? Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down the Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and the biggest storylines heading into Week 7. The guys debate Iowa’s quarterback situation after Jeremy Hecklinski’s performance, examine Tim Lester’s comments about the Hawkeyes’ offense, and look ahead to the betting lines for Iowa and Iowa Sta...

Iowa football is back on track after a dominant win over Washington, while Iowa State runs into trouble against BYU. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down a huge weekend for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. Jeremy Hecklinski delivered in his opportunity at quarterback as Iowa picked up an impressive road win in Seattle. What does his performance mean for Iowa’s quarterback situation moving forward?...

Iowa’s quarterback situation is still up in the air heading into Friday’s trip to Washington, while Iowa State faces a massive road test against No. 8 BYU. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down both Friday night matchups and what’s at stake. The guys discuss Hank Brown’s shoulder injury, Jeremy Hecklinski preparing for Washington, Iowa’s rushing struggles, and whether the Hawkeyes can pull of...

Iowa suffers its first loss of the season while Iowa State picks up its first Big 12 win in dramatic fashion. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel recap a huge college football weekend for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. Hassel gives his firsthand perspective from Iowa City after Ohio State’s 31-14 win at Kinnick Stadium, including Iowa’s offensive struggles, Hank Brown, Jeremiah Smith, and what the Hawkeye...

Iowa vs. Ohio State is one of the biggest games of the college football season, and Two Guys break down exactly what the Hawkeyes need to do to stay with the Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the massive Iowa-Ohio State matchup, including Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State’s loaded roster, the talent gap between the two programs, Hank Brown, Iowa’s offensive game plan,...

Iowa STUNS Michigan with a last-play touchdown at the Big House! Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Hank Brown’s game-winning throw to Reese Vander Zee, the wild sequence of plays that kept Iowa alive, Bryce Underwood’s performance, and what the win means heading into a MASSIVE Ohio State matchup at Kinnick Stadium. Plus, Iowa State falls 31-17 to No. 15 Utah. The guys break down the Cyclo...

Iowa and Iowa State are both facing Top-20 opponents in massive conference openers, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel are breaking down exactly how the Hawkeyes and Cyclones can pull off upsets. Iowa travels to Michigan for a Top-20 showdown at the Big House, while No. 15 Utah comes to Ames for a game that could be transformed by rain, wind and a sloppy Jack Trice Stadium field. Can Iowa force B...

Iowa and Iowa State dominated Week 3, and now the real test begins with Big Ten and Big 12 play on the horizon. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa’s destruction of Northern Iowa and Iowa State’s blowout of Bowling Green before looking ahead to two massive conference openers: Iowa at Michigan and Utah at Iowa State. The guys revisit their preseason predictions and adjust their projecte...

Iowa State vs. Bowling Green and Iowa vs. Northern Iowa headline Week 3 for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, but Two Guys have plenty of questions heading into the weekend. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview both Iowa and Iowa State's games, including what they want to see from Iowa State quarterback Jalen Raynor, Aiden Flora, and the Cyclones’ offense before Utah arrives. They also debate Iowa’s q...

Iowa wins the Cy-Hawk 16-13, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel are here to break down everything from a wild night in Iowa City and an even wilder Week 2 of college football. The guys revisit their Cy-Hawk predictions, debate whether Iowa is worse than expected or Iowa State is much better than expected, and explain why Jimmy Rogers' Cyclones should leave the game feeling encouraged despite the...

It's finally time for the Two Guys' FINAL Cy-Hawk predictions! Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa vs. Iowa State ahead of Saturday night's rivalry game at Kinnick Stadium. Hassel is more confident in Iowa than ever before and predicts a Hawkeye blowout, while Williams believes Iowa State can keep the game within one score. The guys debate the biggest question of the game: Can Jaylen R...

Cy-Hawk Week is here, and Two Guys is breaking down everything you need to know before Iowa and Iowa State meet in Iowa City! Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to both teams' Week 1 victories, including Iowa's 40-0 shutout of Northern Illinois and Iowa State's 38-10 win over SEMO to begin the Jimmy Rogers era. The biggest question for Iowa is still at quarterback. Hank Brown or Jeremy Hecklins...

Week 1 of college football is finally here, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel have their final thoughts on Iowa and Iowa State before kickoff! The guys break down Iowa and Iowa State, discuss the start of the Jimmy Rogers era in Ames, and make their final predictions heading into the opening weekend. They also dive into Iowa State's controversial uniform choices and the return of the I-State log...

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 footbal...

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 Hawke...

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 K...

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 c...

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...