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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-i...

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...

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...

Get 75% OFF the ENTIRE YEAR at Hawkeye Beacon with promo code RIVALS24, or use the autofill link: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=RIVALS24 Signing Day, the transfer portal, bowl season, in the middle of basketball season, and more. It's the perfect time to join us. Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown the #Hawkeyes last-second win over #Nebraska to wrap up the regular season. Drew Stevens 53-...

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...

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: Io...

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 of...

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...

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://...

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 t...

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. Be...

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-g...

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...

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 premi...

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.co...

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 P...

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/1845206...

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 st...

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...

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:/...

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-john...

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://iow...

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.riva...

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-an...