Swarmcast: An Iowa Hawkeyes podcast

The search is finally over. On Sunday, sources informed HawkeyeInsider that Green Bay Packer Senior Analyst Tim Lester will become Iowa's new offensive coordinator. The former Western Michigan head coach is headed to the Big Ten. He spent one year as Purdue's quarterback coach in 2016. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their instant reaction to the news. What happened behind the s...

Once upon a time, Kadyn Proctor was an Iowa commit before flipping to Alabama just days before National Signing Day. One year later, Proctor has decided to transfer back home to Iowa City. A massive addition to the Iowa offense. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive deep into the details about the transfer. They also talk about how much of an upgrade this does for the Hawkeye offensiv...

Last year, Kadyn Proctor flipped from Iowa to Alabama-- it was one of the biggest flips in the 2023 recruiting class. Now, a year later, Proctor has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze how this has all happened. A behind the scenes look at the last year. Why Kadyn Proctor and the Iowa Coaches/Recruiting staff are more mature than a lot...

The search for a new offensive coordinator continues.... and continues.... and continues. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss what is going on with the open position group. Why it's so important to get the hire correct and will it be Kirk Ferentz's last legacy hire? The two of them also have an in-depth conversation about where Iowa basketball is at. How has Fran McCaf...

The Hawkeyes couldn't do anything on offense during the 35-0 loss to Tennessee in the 2024 Citrus Bowl. It was an injury-riddled season full of adversity, but Iowa couldn't end the season on a high note. Brian Ferentz is no longer the offensive coordinator and Iowa will return potential all-American tight end Luke Lachey in 2024. How does Iowa fix the offense? Has Deacon Hill seen his final action...

The Hawkeyes have officially signed its 2024 recruiting class. Iowa has added 21 new members to its football team and a couple of them are set to arrive in January. In this Signing Day Special-- HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock begin their breakdown of the Hawkeyes class. They take a closer look at four-star quarterback James Resar and what he brings to the team. They also talk debate...

It has been a BUSY week for Iowa Athletics. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss how the Hawkeyes continue to find a way to win, Kaleb Brown's first catch is a huge one and preview Rutgers. After football, the duo analyze Iowa basketball's first game. Sophomore guard Dasonte Bowen impressed and the four freshmen seem to be ready to immediately contribute on a significan...

After seven seasons as Iowa's offensive coordinator, Brian Ferentz, son of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is out as the offensive coordinator. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to breakdown the news. What does it mean for the future of Hawkeye football? The duo also talk about Kirk Ferentz's first public comments along with interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz. Will Kirk Ferentz...

A controversial ending in Iowa City on Saturday when the officials overturned an all-time historic punt return touchdown courtesy of star cornerback Cooper DeJean. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a full dive into the play, the repercussions of it and why the Big Ten office should be embarrassed about its explanation. The duo also take a hard look at the Hawkeye offense and if th...

The Iowa Hawkeyes are one of the most interesting stories in college sports. Despite having the worst offense in America, they are sitting at 6-1 with a great chance to finish with double-digit wins. 247Sports' David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss how Iowa has overcome all the adversity, what should they do on offense, preview Minnesota and take a deep dive into the leadership of the Ha...

It's a reunion between two former colleagues and current friends. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt reunites with his good friend Kennington Lloyd Smith III to discuss everything surrounding Iowa football. Kennington worked for the Des Moines Register for two years before earning a position with The Athletic covering Alabama football. The duo take a deep dive into what's wrong with Iowa's offense, t...

The Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions are gearing up for a top-25 showdown inside Beaver Stadium. To give fans an in-depth look inside the Penn State program, Tyler Donohue from Lions247 joins David Eickholt from HawkeyeInsider to talk about all things Penn State/Iowa. The duo starts things off by discussing the rivalry and how it has grown over the years. Donohue takes a deep dive into Penn State quarte...

The Hawkeyes are fresh off a 41-10 win over Western Michigan, but it didn't come easy. Iowa started off incredibly sloppy and potentially have lost their star tight end Luke Lachey for the rest of the season following a brutal leg injury. How does Iowa overcome that. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into Iowa taking a step forward in the running game, who can step up...

The Hawkeyes are preparing to take on Western Michigan in the non-conference finale. In this special episode, HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt discusses what he wants to see out of the Iowa wide receivers, running game and takes some time out to answer your questions. Should there be a concern with Kaleb Brown not recording a catch? What are some over/under in Western Michigan showdown, how does Io...

The Hawkeyes have now six straight in Ames. It wasn't pretty, but complimentary football paid its dues. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to break down what happened on Saturday. They dive into Jaziun Patterson's emergence, grade out Cade McNamara's performance and talk about what the team needs to do going forward to secure its spot as the favorite in the Big Ten West.

Hate week is in full swing! The Hawkeye are preparing to take on the in-state rival Cyclones, who are fresh off a 30-9 win over Northern Iowa. There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Iowa State offense with a few gambling suspensions of key players. Does that give Iowa an advantage? Despite Cade McNamara not being 100 percent, can he still prove to be effective against a really good Cyclone d...

It wasn't the best victory, but the Hawkeyes found a way to win inside Kinnick Stadium against Utah State. Cade McNamara was sharp in his debut and the Iowa offense flashed, but what was missing? Can the Hawkeyes convert on those opportunities next time? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss the win over the Aggies, what they want to see next and more.

Folks, we finally made it. The 2023 Iowa Hawkeye Football season is upon us. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up for another episode of the Swarmcast. The duo discuss the latest with Cade McNamara, what to expect, dive into Iowa's offensive line, what they want to see against Utah State and give listeners the insight on the Aggies. They wrap up the show by giving their prediction...

Which true freshmen are set to make an impact in the Big Ten in 2023? Andrew and Cooper go team-by-team discussing which newcomers are ready to hit the field! Florida Vs. Utah - 4:00 Michigan - 8:30 Ohio State - 13:15 Penn State - 20:30 Maryland - 24:00 Michigan State - 27:20 Rutgers - 33:00 Indiana - 38:00 Wisconsin - 44:30 Iowa - 47:00 Minnesota - 50:00 Illinois - 53:00 Nebraska - 56:00 Purdue -...

The Swarmcast is back for the football season. It's been a long few months, but Iowa Hawkeye Football is back. 247Sports' David Eickholt and Sean Bock to team up to talk about the Iowa depth chart and press conference ahead of the season-opener. David is adamant that Iowa has to play Cade McNamara since he's been medically clear, but it might not be the obvious choice. We dive into that, the wide...

The Swarmcast is back for a new season and so is Iowa football. The Hawkeyes storylines are endless heading into an exciting 2023 season. Cade McNamara is taking over as Iowa's starting quarterback and Iowa has several new pieces around them. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown Iowa's offensive line, Kirk Ferentz's comments and they go back-and-forth drafting their 'breakout pl...

The Big Ten is doing a complete overhaul when it comes to Big Ten scheduling. On Thursday, it announced the schedules for 2024/2025 seasons. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into what it means for the future of the Big Ten. They also discuss Pros and Cons with the new schedule. Bock even changes Eickholt's mind about some of the format. It's an exciting day for the Bi...

It's May, but the Hawkeyes news never stops. With a renewed sense of enthusiasm for the Iowa offense, fans are excited about the possibility. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to answer a lot of questions from readers. What are reasonable expectations for Kaleb Johnson? Who are some young players that could step up this season? The duo also provide an update on what's happening...

Portal Kirk is back and lands one of the biggest transfers of his career. On Thursday evening, Ohio State wide receiver Kaleb Brown announced that he'll be transferring to the Hawkeyes. It's the first Top-100 WR in the recruiting era to play for Iowa. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give their instant reactions, full in-depth behind the scenes of how this all unfolded, wha...

Iowa football is officially finished with spring football. April 22 was the Hawkeye spring game and HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock were in attendance. The duo breakdown what they saw on both sides of the ball, what Iowa needs to improve on during the summer months, who surprised them during the spring game and much, much more.