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Podcast: Locked On Hawkeyes - Daily Podcast On Iowa Hawkeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: GAUNTLET: Iowa Hawkeyes Face Brutal B1G OPEN, Must SURVIVE Michigan, Ohio State, Washington First
Description: Big Ten drops a brutal gauntlet on the Iowa Hawkeyes—can Kirk Ferentz’s youthful roster survive an opening stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? Trent Condon breaks down Iowa’s 2026 football schedule and its daunting implications for College Football Playoff hopes. Insightful analysis covers quarterback competition between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, Tim Lester’s approach, and why Iowa’s unusually small senior class could signal a major playoff push in 2027.Key topics include transfer portal rumors, the impact of Taylor McCabe’s season-ending injury on Iowa Women’s Basketball, and whether Emily Rodriguez will redshirt. Gues...