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Hawk Central Hour

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“Hawk Central Hour” airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Tyler Tachman. Follow their coverage at hawkcentral.com.

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Jun 25, 2026

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Iowa football flirts with riveting upset before falling to No. 9 Oregon 09.11.2025

Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect Iowa's 18-16 loss to Oregon on a last-second field goal from Atticus Sappington.

Hawk Central: Our big Iowa-Oregon football preview, basketball first impressions 05.11.2025

In a podcast-only edition of Hawk Central, the Register's Chad Leistikow, along with Tyler Tachman and Dargan Southard, go long in previewing Saturday's big Iowa vs. Oregon football showdown at Kinnick Stadium. With Iowa entering the first College Football Playoff rankings at No. 20, what added elements does that add to this top-20 showdown? We answer Five Big Questions before predictions then seg...

Can Iowa football meet the moment at home vs. No. 6 Oregon? 04.11.2025

Ahead of Iowa's Week 11 showdown vs. No. 6 Oregon, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow break down if the Hawkeyes have enough in the tank to pull a major home upset.

Hawk Central: Jeremy Hecklinski's stock rising, ranking Iowa's top defensive players 29.10.2025

The Iowa media met with all three Hawkeye coordinators on Tuesday, and there was plenty of great information to unpack from Tim Lester (offense), LeVar Woods (special teams) and Phil Parker (defense). The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman revisit the highlights and look forward to Ben McCollum's first game as Iowa's basketball coach.

Iowa football dismantles Minnesota from every angle in 41-3 drubbing 26.10.2025

Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect every element of Iowa's riveting win over Minnesota.

Hawk Central: A tricky test as Iowa looks to improve to 6-2 vs. Minnesota 22.10.2025

Is this Iowa-Minnesota game a trap for Iowa? Both teams could be facing an emotional letdown coming off big wins, and the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman analyze the importance of this battle for the Floyd of Rosedale. We dig into Five Big Questions, including Iowa's quest for its first Big Ten touchdown pass and the battle of wits between former Western Michigan head coaches.

Can Iowa football harness momentum with a confident Minnesota squad next? 21.10.2025

With Iowa football eyeing its third consecutive win, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down how the Hawkeyes keep their Minnesota dominance going.

Iowa football survives 25-24 thriller over Penn State 19.10.2025

Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down Iowa football's thrilling win over Penn State.

Hawk Central: Can Hawkeyes finally win a 'big game' against Penn State? 15.10.2025

The Hawkeyes (4-2) welcome the Nittany Lions (3-3) for a Kinnick Stadium night game (6 p.m., Peacock) on Oct. 18 with high stakes for the home team especially. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down the importance of Iowa needing to win a "big game," and we definitely believe that this still constitutes a big game with Penn State's reputation and talent levels. Later, Chad and...

What can Iowa football expect from Penn State in first game since James Franklin's firing? 14.10.2025

The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect what Iowa football can expect from Penn State as the Nittany Lions look to push forward after firing James Franklin.

Postgame Podcast from Highway 151: Iowa 37, Wisconsin 0 12.10.2025

On the drive home from Camp Randall Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman unpack what was a dominating 37-0 thumping by Iowa over Wisconsin. Mark Gronowski's comeback was the first big story of the day, and the stories just kept coming in this extended version of our postgame pod.

Hawk Central: Mark Gronowski or Hank Brown? Previewing Iowa vs. Wisconsin with 5 big questions 08.10.2025

The Iowa football team comes out of a bye week with more mystery than ever, with quarterback questions while facing an opponent in Wisconsin with its own question marks. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman first take the QB out of the equation and look at the big-picture implications of this game before diving into a detailed game preview from Iowa's perspective. We also dabble with so...

Can Iowa football hurdle quarterback questions on the road at Wisconsin? 07.10.2025

With Mark Gronowski's status up in the air for Saturday's game vs. Wisconsin, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman assess how the Hawkeyes can escape Camp Randall Stadium victorious.

Hawk Central: Mark Gronowski's injury and quarterback what-ifs for Iowa football 01.10.2025

We were hoping to have more concrete injury information for you on quarterback Mark Gronowski, but his status remains "cloudy" according to offensive coordinator Tim Lester. The good news: It's an Iowa bye week, so there's time to sift through it all. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman spend at least half of this week's Hawk Central Hour discussing the quarterback possibilities with G...

Breaking down the significance of McKenna Woliczko committing to Iowa women's basketball 01.10.2025

The Register's Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard dissect every angle of McKenna Woliczko's commitment to Iowa women's basketball.

Iowa football squanders upset chance in 20-15 home loss to No. 12 Indiana 28.09.2025

Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect Iowa's 20-15 home loss to No. 12 Indiana. A game in which the Hawkeyes had a chance to end their losing streak vs. ranked teams, but couldn't push the upset bid across the finish line.

Hawk Central: Iowa football's best defensive player and our Indiana preview, predictions 24.09.2025

A tough task awaits the Hawkeyes against No. 12 Indiana this Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow get your set for this Homecoming matchup with our five big questions about the game while also discussing the Ferentz vs. Cignetti angle and debate who Iowa's best defensive player might be. 

Can Iowa football keep up with No. 12 Indiana in key early-season showdown? 23.09.2025

Listen as the Register's Tyler Tachman and Dargan Southard break down where Iowa football stands entering a pivotal Week 5 showdown against No. 12 Indiana. 

A wild night in Piscataway ends with Iowa football's clutch finish at Rutgers 20.09.2025

Live from SHI Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow joins Tyler Tachman to dissect Iowa's gritty 38-28 win at Rutgers.

Hawk Central: Previewing Iowa's Big Ten football opener at Rutgers 17.09.2025

Iowa football opens Big Ten Conference play this Friday night at Rutgers, and the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down this winnable matchup for the slightly-favored Hawkeyes. We also touch on new basketball recruit Ethan Harris and make our score predictions for the game.

Can Iowa football build off offensive progress in Big Ten opener at Rutgers? 16.09.2025

After Iowa put together its best offensive showing of the year in Week 3 against UMass, the Hawkeyes head to Rutgers for Friday's Big Ten opener. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect where the Hawkeyes stand as the competition intensifies.

Iowa football finds some offensive footing in 47-7 shellacking of UMass 14.09.2025

Live from Kinnick Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect Iowa's offensive performance in Saturday's 47-7 win over UMass.

Hawk Central: Is Tim Lester's Shanahan offense too complicated to work at Iowa? 10.09.2025

As Iowa licks its wounds from a 16-13 loss at Iowa State, the Hawkeyes' ineffective passing game remains the top focus. The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dig into the bubbling questions that Tim Lester's offense could be too refined to get right at the college level. We also preview Iowa vs. UMass with five big questions and offer our predictions.

What does the Iowa football passing game need to show in Week 3 against UMass? 09.09.2025

Listen as the Register’s Tyler Tachman and Dargan Southard dissect Iowa’s disappointing passing game and what steps forward can be taken in Week 3 against UMass.

Iowa football's offense faceplants yet again as Hawkeyes fall at No. 18 Iowa State 06.09.2025

Live from Jack Trice Stadium, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect Iowa's uninspiring loss to No. 18 Iowa State. More struggles for quarterback Mark Gronowski despite the Hawkeyes' strong defensive and special teams work.

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