Swarmcast: An Iowa Hawkeyes podcast

The Iowa spring game will take place on Saturday inside Kinnick Stadium and HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock will be there to absorb the action. The two of them discuss what they are looking for, who has to step up in the only public showcase this spring, big storylines ahead and more. Sean also provides and Iowa football recruiting update. The Hawkeyes land a pair of running backs, s...

The Hawkeyes earned a big commitment from Valparaiso forward Ben Krikke on Monday morning. He committed to Iowa over the likes of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Nebraska, and Grand Canyon, among others. Listed at 6-foot-9, 235-pounds, Krikke averaged 19.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the Beacons this past season, and also shot 55.2 percent from the field and 79.2 percent from the free throw...

In his first podcast following his career, former Iowa guard/forward Connor McCaffery hops on the Swarmcast to discuss his career, the rise of women's college basketball, his thoughts on how to improve officiating and answers numerous questions from fans.

Spring football is finally here and there are numerous storylines to watch for. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze takeaways from Kirk Ferentz's opening press conference, talk about their concerns for the spring, why this year's defense could be just as good as the 2022 version and much, much more. It's an eventful and storyline-riddled spring, so be sure to keep it locked into...

Iowa's 2022-2023 season has come to a close following a 83-75 loss to Auburn. The Hawkeyes are entering one of the most critical and intriguing offseasons in the Fran McCaffery era. Iowa loses Filip Rebraca, Connor McCaffery and very-likely Kris Murray. What's next for Iowa? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock do a breakdown of what happened against Auburn, top storylines heading into th...

For the fourth straight season, Iowa is back in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes are going up against former Iowa assistant coach Bruce Pearl. It's the first time that Iowa has faced Auburn in Football or basketball. It's the first time that Iowa basketball has traveled to the state of Alabama. Auburn247's Nathan King joins the Swarmcast to give Hawkeye fans the full scoop on the Tigers. He talks...

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Plain and simple, the Ferentz family runs Iowa Athletics. Don't believe it? Just look at Brian Ferentz's amended contract. David Eickholt of HawkeyeInsider joins Brandon Marcello to discuss the deal and break down why it signals that Iowa is striving just to be mediocre. Host: Brandon Marcello Guest: David Eickholt Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts , ...

Iowa Athletics announced on Monday that Brian Ferentz will remain the team's offensive coordinator for the 2023 season. The contract amendments include a salary of $850,000, effective Feb. 1, 2023. The Designated Performance Objectives for the 2023 season include an average of at least 25 points per game and a minimum of seven wins, including regular season and a possible bowl game. HawkeyeInsider...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media today to discuss the late signing period, but Wednesday's press conference wasn't about that. Kirk was pressed about the decision to retain offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz despite back-to-back seasons of finishing 117th in total offense or worse. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into Wednesday's press conference, wha...

Kaevon Merriweather is going down as one of the biggest leaders in recent Iowa history. From his productive on-field career to his stellar leadership through the 2020 racial disparity allegations, Merriweather is one of the more universally beloved Hawkeyes. The former zero-star recruit joins David Eickholt and the two of them go in-depth about this past season, his leadership and mentality during...

It has been an eventful few weeks for the Iowa Hawkeye football team. They have been attacking the transfer portal and have gotten some nice pieces to the mix. Still-- the Hawkeyes need to find more bodies for the wide receiver room or they could find themselves in the same situation as last spring. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock recap everything that has gone on over the past month...

Iowa has finally signed its 2023 recruiting class! HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock break it all down. The 247Sports duo go in-depth on who they believe has the highest ceiling, who could be the steal of the class, what position group is the strongest and much, much more. They also go into a few more superlatives and talk about how the class all came together. It's a jam-packed episod...

The crown jewel of Iowa's 2023 recruiting class is no more. On Tuesday afternoon, five-star offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor publicly announced that he has flipped his commitment from the Hawkeyes to Alabama. Proctor committed to Iowa at the end of June and was thought to be Iowa's starting tackle in 2023. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give Iowa fans their reaction, how it impacts th...

Iowa continues to utilize the NCAA Transfer Portal for immediate upgrades. On Wednesday morning, Michigan tight end Erick All announced that he would be transferring to the Hawkeyes for next season. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss what went into All committing, what it means behind the scenes, other targets around Iowa right now and how All's presence could help ge...

The Hawkeyes throttle Iowa State 75-56 despite not having star forward Kris Murray. How did Iowa spark the big run, what stood out? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze the decisive victory on Thursday night. They also discuss what the latest is with Iowa in the NCAA Transfer Portal including hosting Nebraska LB transfer Ernest Hausmann for a visit. The duo also answer...

The Transfer Portal first must taketh before it giveth. Well, kind of. Iowa has Michigan transfer quarterback Cade McNamara committed, but the Hawkeyes also lost several pieces on Monday, including linebacker Jestin Jacobs. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt break it all down, what it means for the 2023 team, identify some of the targets that Iowa is pursuing in the portal and much, much more. It's g...

Some huge, huge offseason news broke on Thursday night when former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara announced that he would be committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes. HawkeyeInsider subscribers were hinted at this news earlier in the week, but McNamara made it official on Thursday. David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what this means for Iowa, why it was so significant to make a change this...

It's been a busy season and the Iowa basketball team sits at 6-1 following its first seven games. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to break it all down. What are some of the big surprises with this team? Is the defense actually better than it was last season? What are some of the key positives and negatives with this exciting Hawkeye group. The duo break it all down and give t...

Huge news on Monday morning as it was reported that Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. The early word is that Iowa could be a major player in this recruitment. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss how McNamara might fit in Iowa City, what the early buzz is, why getting McNamara early in the process would help jump-start the offseaso...

The Hawkeyes utilize a pair of Jack Campbell fourth quarter turnovers to find a way to beat Minnesota 13-10. Iowa, who was left for dead about a month ago, are now in the driver's seat to win the Big Ten West title. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze everything that happened on Saturday. Jack Campbell solidifies legendary status, how the Iowa defense only allowed 10 p...

The Iowa Hawkeyes are off to a 3-0 start after thrashing Seton Hall 83-67 in New Jersey. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze all things Hawkeyes. Kris Murray continues to emerge as a lottery pick, Tony Perkins looked like the best guard on the floor and Filip Rebraca looks like a whole new player this season. Seton Hall raced off to a quick 10-3 advantage, but after th...

The Iowa Hawkeyes are arguably in the driver's seat to win the Big Ten West. But first, they'll need to take down a tough Minnesota team in Minneapolis. 247Sports' Ryan Burns joins the Swarmcast to give us his analysis of Saturday's game, give intel about all things Gophers and much more. David Eickholt and Burns go back-and-forth about their thoughts, give the keys to the game and a final predict...

The Hawkeyes' hopes for a Big Ten West Title are renewed after Kirk Ferentz's squad defeated Wisconsin inside Kinnick Stadium. It was the first time Iowa has defeated Wisconsin at home in front of fans since 2008. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what happened, Cooper DeJean's impact, what went wrong with Iowa's offensive line and more. The duo also discuss five-sta...

The Hawkeyes have won back-to-back games and are seeking to keep their hopes alive for the Big Ten West title. HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock teams up with Wisconsin247's Michael Hogan to breakdown this week's Battle for the Heartland trophy. Hogan gives Hawkeye fans an in-depth look at this year's Wisconsin team, how Graham Mertz has taken a step forward and what are going to be some of the key facto...