Legends & Listeners

Iowa is No. 15 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and the Hawkeyes have a real opportunity to make a run at the 12-team field. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa's playoff path, the teams the Hawkeyes need to pass, and whether a 10-2 finish would be enough to get into the College Football Playoff. The guys examine the Big Ten picture, including the possibility of Iow...

Iowa football and the College Football Playoff are front and center on this week's Legends & Listeners. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman open with an emotional discussion of former Hawkeye linebacker Jack Campbell and the encouraging update he shared following his frightening injury with the Detroit Lions. The guys reflect on Campbell's leadership, character, and legacy at Iowa before turning t...

Iowa football is looking to bounce back after a costly 13-10 loss to Minnesota. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the Hawkeyes’ mistakes, the quarterback questions, and what Iowa needs to do against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium. The guys revisit the turnovers, penalties, and missed opportunities that doomed Iowa against the Gophers. They debate the quarterback situation involving Hank...

Iowa football has its starting quarterback, and the Hawkeyes are preparing for a rivalry showdown with Minnesota for Floyd of Rosedale. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Kirk Ferentz’s decision to name Jeremy Hecklinski QB1, Iowa’s playoff potential, and what to expect against the Golden Gophers. The guys discuss Hecklinski’s performance against Washington, the importance of Iowa’s tw...

Iowa football made a statement with a dominant 41-24 road win over Washington. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the Hawkeyes’ performance, evaluate Iowa’s path through the second half of the Big Ten schedule, and debate whether the Hawkeyes can make a run at the Big Ten Championship game. The guys discuss Iowa’s impressive offensive performance, the running game, quarterback play, an...

Iowa heads to Seattle for a HUGE matchup with Washington, and the quarterback situation is still one of the biggest questions surrounding the Hawkeyes. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa’s loss to Ohio State, Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Heklinski, the struggling run game, Iowa’s defense, and what it will take to beat the Huskies. The guys also look back at an incredible Iowa City weeken...

Iowa vs. Ohio State is here, College GameDay is coming to Kinnick Stadium, and Legends & Listeners breaks down everything surrounding the biggest Hawkeye game of the season. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman look back at Iowa’s incredible 20-19 win over Michigan, including Hank Brown’s game-winning 91-yard drive, Reece Vander Zee’s walk-off touchdown catch, the emergence of Iowa’s passing game,...

Iowa vs. Michigan could be the game that defines the Hawkeyes' season. On this episode of Legends & Listeners, Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive Big Ten showdown in Ann Arbor and what a win could mean for Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes. The guys examine Iowa's defense against Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, including how Phil Parker's defense can challenge the...

Iowa is near the bottom of the Big Ten in college football roster spending, according to The Athletic’s new NIL report, and Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down what it means for the Hawkeyes. The guys discuss The Athletic’s months-long reporting project and its estimated $19–20 million roster spending figure for Iowa, which ranks 17th out of 18 Big Ten teams. They explain where Iowa fit...

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down everything surrounding Saturday night's Iowa vs. Iowa State showdown at Kinnick Stadium. The guys revisit Iowa's dominant 40-0 win over Northern Illinois and discuss what they actually learned from the Hawkeyes' opening game, including the ongoing quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. They also dive into: • Whether Iowa should c...

Iowa football game week is finally here! Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman get ready for the Hawkeyes' Week 1 matchup against Northern Illinois, breaking down the biggest questions surrounding Iowa as the 2026 season begins. The guys discuss the Iowa quarterback situation, what they're watching for from the Hawkeyes in the opener, and what could tell us about this Iowa team early in the season....

How many games will Iowa football win in 2026? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman go game by game through the Hawkeyes' entire 2026 schedule, predicting the outcome of every matchup and revealing where they expect Iowa to finish in the Big Ten. The guys break down Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois,...

Iowa football's quarterback competition may have taken a major turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids Day. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance, his accuracy and quick release, and why the redshirt freshman may now be firmly in control of the battle with Hank Brown. The guys also examine Hank Brown's struggles and why the com...

Iowa football is finally here. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the latest Hawkeye storylines ahead of Kids' Day. The guys discuss what they're watching for and the questions they have going into Iowa's annual open scrimmage. Plus, Chad and Scott look ahead to the return of NFL preseason football and the excitement surrounding the start of football season. 🏈 In this episode: • Where...

Iowa football is officially back. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the Hawkeyes' opening week of fall camp by going position-by-position, discussing the quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, the revamped wide receiver room, Iowa's loaded tight ends, a deep running back rotation, concerns along the defensive line, and why this team still has the pieces to c...

Chad Leistikow returns from vacation to catch up with Scott Dochterman after three days at Big Ten Media Days. The guys discuss the extension of the Cy-Hawk rivalry through 2031, Kirk Ferentz's surprising comments about transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz, the Big Ten Media Poll, playoff contenders, coaches under pressure, and what the proposed Save College Sports Act could mean for Iowa, Iowa State,...

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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down everything they learned from Iowa football media availability and Iowa basketball workouts. The guys discuss the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, why Tony Diaz could transform Tim Lester's offense, and their early impressions of Ben McCollum's rebuilt Hawkeye basketball roster. 🏈 Iowa Football The conversation includes: •...

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman take Legends & Listeners on the road to The Other Place in Cedar Falls for a live show featuring Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell and former Hawkeye and NFL offensive lineman Ike Boettger. The guys also discuss Jamie Pollard's retirement, the future of Iowa's NIL efforts after Swarm winds down, and what it all means for Hawkeye athletics. 🦁 Jack C...

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman turn their attention to football season with an in-depth breakdown of Iowa's quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. The guys compare the Hawkeyes' situation to the rest of a loaded Big Ten, discuss conversations with Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester, explain what Iowa's offense must become in 2026, and announce a special live edition of Leg...

Is the WNBA failing Caitlin Clark? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman discuss the latest controversy surrounding Clark, the league's leadership, physical play, and whether fans are beginning to tune out. Plus, an extensive breakdown of Iowa women's basketball after summer practice, including Ava Heiden's future, the incoming transfers, and why Jan Jensen's roster could be built for sustained succ...

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman react to the stunning news that Michigan national championship coach Dusty May is leaving for the NBA, discuss Bennett Sturtz's NBA Draft outlook, and answer listener questions on Iowa football, NIL, Kirk Ferentz, Iowa women's basketball, and much more. 🏀 Dusty May Leaves Michigan The biggest story in the Big Ten this week: • Dusty May leaves Michigan for the D...

Chad Leistikow returns from Yosemite, and Chad and Scott Dochterman rank every game on Iowa's 2026 football schedule from least to most intriguing. Plus, a deep dive into the proposed federal legislation that could reshape the future of college athletics. 🏈 Brendan Sorsby Heads to the Supplemental Draft • Why college football united against Sorsby's eligibility • Comparisons to the Iowa and Iowa...

With Chad Leistikow away, Scott Dochterman welcomes one of the fastest-rising voices in college football media: Lucy Rohden. The former Iowa student, Dan Le Batard Show personality, and creator behind CFB Lucy opens up about her career journey, college football adventures, the future of sports media, and the current state of the sport she loves. 🎙️ The Birth of CFB Lucy Lucy explains why she left...

It's officially Horse Latitudes season. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Iowa's latest scheduling news, discuss the pressure on Tyler Barnes as Iowa football's biggest recruiting weekend arrives, and debate whether it's time to feel sorry for Iowa State fans after a brutal offseason. Plus, they rank the best Iowa games from the past year to rewatch during the summer and break down the...