Locked On Hawkeyes - Daily Podcast On Iowa Hawkeyes Football & Basketball

Big Ten playoff chaos looms as Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington battle for a potential four-team bid. Which powerhouse will emerge, and could the Big Ten really send a record number of squads to the College Football Playoff? Spencer McLaughlin leads the debate with Roman Tomashoff, Jacob Goins, Chris Gordy, and Craig Shemon breaking down CFP scenarios, playoff committee rankings, and m...

Can Nebraska finally break Iowa’s Black Friday curse, or is more heartbreak coming in Lincoln? Mitch Sherman and Trent Condon go head-to-head as the Huskers look to snap a decade-long home losing streak against the surging Hawkeyes, with bowl eligibility and Big Ten bragging rights on the line. Mitch Sherman cracks open the quarterback drama surrounding Dylan Raiola and TJ Lateef, weighs Nebraska’...

Iowa Hawkeyes claim their first signature win of the season, outlasting Ole Miss 74-69 behind Bennett Stirtz’s All-American caliber performance. Is a championship run brewing for this revamped squad under head coach Ben McCollum? Stirtz dazzles with 29 points and masterful game control, while freshman Cooper Koch erupts for a double-double—positioning Iowa as a rising threat in college basketball....

Iowa Hawkeyes brace for a high-stakes clash with Nebraska as both teams set their sights on a Florida bowl appearance. Can Kirk Ferentz’s squad maintain their dominance in Lincoln and secure a coveted Outback Bowl shot? With special teams and depth chart shake-ups taking center stage, all eyes are on star returner Kaden Wetjen, the health of key defensive backs like TJ Hall, and Nebraska's dynamic...

Iowa Hawkeyes survive Michigan State in a gritty 20-17 showdown, fueled by explosive plays from Kaden Wetjen and a game-winning kick from Drew Stevens. Can Kirk Ferentz’s squad turn stolen victories into postseason momentum with Nebraska looming and bowl implications at stake? Trent Condon recaps Iowa’s rollercoaster Senior Day, spotlighting Mark Gronowski’s second-half turnaround, Jacob Gill’s cl...

Spartan fans face another tough season as Michigan State heads into a challenging matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes, with bowl eligibility off the table for the fourth straight year. Host Matt Sheehan and Trent Condon dissect the struggles under Jonathan Smith, including on-field woes, lack of player development, and swirling rumors about a potential return to Oregon State. As Hawkeye Nation looks...

Big Ten College Football Playoff chaos looms as Oregon Ducks face USC Trojans in a game that could determine whether three, four, or even five conference teams make the expanded playoff. Can the Trojans pull off the upset in Eugene and crash the party? The panel breaks down Oregon's defensive dominance against USC's explosive passing attack, Michigan Wolverines' controversial playoff path despite...

Iowa Hawkeyes face Michigan State in a pivotal week, navigating season frustrations and shifting stakes after their loss to USC. With College Football Playoff and Big Ten hopes dashed, questions rise about pride, bowl positioning, and senior legacies. Can Iowa’s offense and Mark Gronowski spark optimism in the closing matchups? Trent Condon & Todd Brommelkamp debate the significance of Senior Day,...

Iowa Hawkeyes hunt for a breakout offensive showing against Michigan State—will the 21-game drought of a 200-yard passing performance finally end? Trent Condon shares why this Senior Day matchup favors a surging Hawkeye attack, with Kamari Moulton poised for a big rushing game and Mark Gronowski aiming for a memorable farewell. Key questions swirl around quarterback rotations for the upcoming bowl...

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Iowa Hawkeyes blow a double-digit halftime lead to fall 26-21 against USC. Can Kirk Ferentz’s squad recover as frustrations reach a boiling point among fans? Mark Gronowski’s limitations as a passer, questionable clock management, and a depleted offensive line proved costly in Iowa’s latest meltdown, despite dynamic play from Kamari Molton and DJ Vonnahme. Trent Condon breaks down Iowa’s missed op...

Iowa Hawkeyes gear up for a pivotal showdown against USC, where inclement weather and special teams may tip the scales. Can Mark Gronowski ignite the offense and overcome the Trojans’ edge speed and physicality? Trent Condon explores key matchups, highlights Kamari Moulton’s impact on the ground game, and questions if Jazzyon Patterson could be a difference-maker under these tough conditions. The...

Penn State Wrestling tightens its grip on NCAA supremacy as Zach Seyko and Trent Condon debate whether Iowa has fallen behind Nebraska and Oklahoma State in the race to challenge the Nittany Lions. Can Iowa’s revamped lineup, bolstered by elite recruits and impact transfers like Dean Peterson and Nasir Bailey, close the gap on a Penn State squad poised to chase records with stars like Mitchell Mes...

USC brace for a rainy Coliseum showdown as Iowa look to snap a 12-game losing streak against ranked opponents. Can Kirk Ferentz’s even-keeled leadership and Mark Gronowski’s dual-threat abilities finally shift the narrative for the Hawkeyes after heartbreaks versus Oregon and Indiana? Mark Culkin and Trent Condon dissect key storylines, spotlighting Kamari Moulton’s ground game, Caden Weegen’s spe...

Big Ten playoff hopes hang in the balance as conference chaos continues. How many teams will crash the College Football Playoff party? Ten Big Ten podcast hosts break down the latest rankings and deliver predictions for Week 12's crucial matchups. The discussion covers Iowa's historic struggles on the West Coast ahead of their USC showdown, Michigan State's defensive collapse against Penn State, a...

Iowa Hawkeyes face a pivotal road test against USC as questions swirl about their offensive strategy and the infamous two-point conversion woes. Can Kirk Ferentz rally his squad after a frustrating loss to Oregon, or will Iowa’s struggles on the West Coast persist? Trent Condon and Todd Brommelkamp break down the matchup, dissect the impact of Tim Lester’s analytics on playcalling, and spotlight M...

Iowa Hawkeyes face criticism after quarterback Mark Gronowski reveals the team rarely practices two-point conversions. Is this offensive blind spot costing them key wins, and can Kirk Ferentz’s squad recover against USC after a heartbreaking loss? Trent Condon and guest Elliot Clough break down Iowa’s struggles in short-yardage situations, highlight Tim Lester’s questionable play calling, and deba...

Oregon Ducks edge out Iowa Hawkeyes in a rain-soaked 18-16 thriller, snatching victory with a last-minute field goal and sending Iowa to its twelfth straight loss against ranked teams. Can Mark Gronowski’s gutsy late-game drive and Kamari Moulton’s hard running spark hope for a turnaround, or will offensive woes and defensive lapses define the Hawkeyes’ season? Trent Condon breaks down the critica...

Iowa Hawkeyes fall 18-16 to #9 Oregon in a gut-wrenching loss that eliminates their College Football Playoff hopes. Could a disastrous punt snap and missed two-point conversion have changed everything? Trent Condon delivers immediate post-game analysis from Kinnick Stadium, breaking down the critical mistakes that cost Iowa an upset victory. The discussion covers Mark Gronowski's mixed performance...

Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to shock top-10 Oregon with a proven formula for November upsets at Kinnick Stadium. Can Kirk Ferentz's squad replicate their historic success against elite opponents? Trent Condon breaks down Iowa's remarkable 5-1 record as underdogs against top-10 teams in November home games, examining how the Hawkeyes slowed Michigan, Penn State, and Minnesota's rushing attacks in previou...

The Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks are all representing the Big Ten well in the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. What do the rankings say about the state of the conference? Then, a Week 11 preview covering the biggest games set to take place this weekend. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/talkbig10 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://...

Oregon Ducks face their toughest road test at Kinnick Stadium against Iowa Hawkeyes. Can the #9 Ducks survive the #20 Hawkeyes' defensive resurgence and notorious home-field chaos? Spencer McLaughlin and Trent Condon break down the critical Big Ten matchup with massive College Football Playoff implications for both programs. The discussion covers Iowa's defensive transformation under Phil Parker,...

Iowa Hawkeyes face their biggest test of the season as #1 Oregon comes to Kinnick Stadium with College Football Playoff implications hanging in the balance. Can Kirk Ferentz end Iowa's 11-game losing streak against ranked opponents and remind the nation why he's the Big Ten's all-time wins leader? Trent Condon and Todd Brommelkamp break down Oregon's punishing ground game, featuring four running b...

Iowa Hawkeyes basketball enters a new era with Ben McCollum's explosive 101-69 debut victory. Can this coaching savant finally restore the program to national relevance? Trent Condon breaks down the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team's dominant season opener against Robert Morris, highlighting the dramatic cultural shift under new head coach Ben McCollum. The discussion covers Bennett Stirtz's Al...

Iowa Hawkeyes face their biggest test of the season as #1 Oregon comes to Kinnick Stadium under the lights. Can Kirk Ferentz's squad pull off a massive upset against Dan Lanning's dominant Ducks? Trent Condon breaks down Oregon's elite offense and defense, identifying the keys for Iowa to stay competitive against a team averaging 41.3 points per game while allowing just 13.5. The analysis covers M...