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RSS FeedCBS Sports play-by-play broadcaster Brad Nessler joined Quad-City Times beat reporter Ethan Petrik for a special Hawkeye Extra edition of CyHawk Talk.
Ethan and Brad preview Iowa's upcoming matchup with Minnesota which will air on CBS at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Everything has changed for Iowa State's red zone offense. Sophomore kicker Kyle Konrardy is back from injury.
Saturday, ISU hosts No. 11 BYU (2:30 p.m. on FOX).
Iowa, looking for its third consecutive victory, hosts Minnesota on Saturday (2:40 p.m. CBS).
Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik preview matchups for the Cyclones and Hawkeyes on CyHawk Talk.
Iowa State storylines Ben is looking for:
2:25 How does kicker Kyle Konrardy’s return impact red zone success?
4:20 Can Iowa State stop the Big 12’s leading rusher LJ Martin?
7:01 ISU needs to minimize its penalties
Iowa storylines Ethan is watching for:
8:30 How does Iowa start faster?
13:28 Both Iowa and Minnesota have a chance to make a national jump with a win
15:45 Iowa’s kicking game still has big questions
18:43 Predictions for Iowa State vs BYU
20:55 Predictions for Iowa vs Minnesota
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz' decision to attempt a 66-yard field goal nearly cost the Hawkeyes on Saturday against Penn State.
Even though Penn State blocked the kick and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown, Iowa rallied and won 25-24. Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss the decision and implications of Iowa's win along with Iowa State basketball's 71-58 exhibition loss at Creighton.
CyHawk Talk show rundown:
0:44 Takeaways from Iowa State’s 71-58 exhibition loss at Creighton
3:10 More or less optimistic about ISU’s season following Friday?
4:05 Takeaways from Iowa’s win against Penn State
5:48 Kirk Ferentz’ headscratching decision to attempt a 66-yard field goal
9:55 What is the confidence Iowa will continue momentum as schedule difficulty increases?
12:48 There is something wrong with Iowa’s field goal operation
16:46 Ethan’s Hawkeye report card for Penn State game
19:00 Ben’s Cyclone report card for Creighton game
Crossover season is here.
As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to host Penn State on Saturday, the Iowa State Cyclones will be back from a Friday night exhibition basketball game at Creighton.
Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss storylines for the Cyclones and Hawkeyes on CyHawk Talk.
2:50 What will Killyan Toure look like running point?
4:01 How deep will Milan Momcilovic shoot from?
5:40 How much trust has Jamarion Batemon earned?
7:02 Iowa’s rematch against Devonte Ross
9:35 Will Penn State get a bump without coach James Franklin?
12:18 Can the passing game get back on track?
15:25 Predictions for Iowa State vs Creighton basketball
16:33 Predictions for Iowa vs Penn State
The team that won Cy-Hawk is sputtering. The team that lost is surging.
That's the quirky nature of a college football season as Iowa State has lost two consecutive games following a 24-17 loss to Colorado. Iowa got back on track with a blowout win at Wisconsin and is still in contention for the Big 10 Championship.
ISU gets a much-needed bye week to improve on its details while the Hawkeyes prepare to host a Penn State team that fired coach James Franklin on Sunday.
CyHawk Talk rundown:
1:10 Takeaways from Iowa State’s loss at Colorado
2:40 What’s next for Iowa State?
6:58: Takeaways from Iowa’s win at Wisconsin
11:50 What does Penn State firing James Franklin mean for Iowa game?
16:06 Iowa State grades vs Colorado
19:35 Iowa grades vs Rutgers
College football is in full swing, and so are the injuries.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski has a bye week to recover from a knee injury before Iowa plays at Wisconsin on Oct. 11.
The Cyclones don't have the luxury of a bye to adjust after big losses in their secondary. Corners Jeremiah Cooper and Jontez Williams are both out for the season with ACL injuries. ISU will rely on Lindenwood transfer Tre Bell and redshirt freshman Quentin Taylor Jr. to lock down the corners of the defense.
Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss the latest storylines with the Hawkeyes and Cyclones on CyHawk Talk.
CyHawk Talk rundown:
1:25 The latest on Mark Gronowski’s health
5:01 It’s time to be a little alarmed about Iowa’s kicking game
7:18 Iowa women’s basketball gets a massive commit in McKenna Woliczko
10:00 What the losses of Jeremiah Cooper and Jontez Williams mean for ISU
13:30 Which Brendan Sorsby will show up for Cincinnati?
13:58 Will Chase Smith get an opportunity for an important field goal?
16:39 Ben's predicts three headlines for Sunday
It will be an interesting Saturday of football in Iowa.
The Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1 overall, 1-0 Big 10) play No. 11 Indiana (2:35 p.m. Peacock), a team that appeared in the College Football Playoff this season.
No. 14 Iowa State (4-0 overall, 1-0 Big 12) hosts Arizona (6 p.m., ESPN) on Saturday, but the Cyclones will be without their first and second-string kickers.
Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss the matchups on CyHawk Talk.
Things Ben is watching for in ISU's matchup with Arizona:
1:18 Iowa State is down to its third-string kicker
5:40 Big plays will be key on Saturday
7:31 Aiden Flora and other Cyclones returning from injury
Things Ethan is watching for with Iowa:
8:36 It will be vital for the Hawkeyes to start strong
12:15 Can Iowa slow down Indiana’s explosive offense?
14:35 How will Iowa stack up against a CFP opponent?
Sunday’s headlines for the Iowa State Cyclones: 17:14
Sunday’s headlines for the Iowa Hawkeyes: 19:20
Iowa has a chance to make a statement. Iowa State sits idle.
Week four of the college football season could reveal a lot about Iowa with a matchup at Rutgers on Friday (7:05 p.m. FOX) and something about the respect No. 12 ISU gets in the AP Poll as the Cyclones sit idle.
Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss what they are looking for this week and predict what Saturday's headlines will be after the Iowa game:
1:25 Can Iowa’s passing game maintain what it did against UMass?
2:30 Iowa’s questionable running back situation
6:19 This is a “Prove it” game for Iowa
8:45 Re-ranking the most difficult games on ISU’s schedule
10:28 Iowa State might have a kicking problem
13:35 How much respect will an idle Iowa State get in the AP Poll?
Friday Knight Blues
Return of the Wide Receivers
No More No Boyz
Wins for Iowa and Iowa State football on Saturday don't mean all the questions are answered.
Iowa beat UMass 47-7 and enters Big 10 play with both its wins coming against overmatched opponents. ISU scraped by Arkansas State 24-16 and avoided an upset loss thanks to clutch offense and timely Red Wolves penalties.
Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss the games and hand out report cards for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones on a rewind episode of CyHawk Talk.
Show rundown:
0:30 Ethan has issues with 0-2 Notre Dame being ranked in the week four AP Poll
4:01 ISU’s schedule is difficult but not because of its opponents
6:45 What will ISU’s offense look like without tight ends?
8:35 Addressing the $4 million elephant in the room
11:55 Kirk Ferentz stands alone
15:06 Postgame vibe of Ferentz funeral
17:33 Can Iowa’s passing game keep it going in the Big 10?
18:49 Ethan’s idea to fix Iowa State’s football scheduling
24:38 Ben’s Iowa State report card
28:15 Ethan’s Iowa report card
Iowa and Iowa state beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens share their takeaways from Iowa State's 16-13 Cy-Hawk win and preview Saturday's games.
Show rundown:
2:05 Arkansas State will be a measuring stick for how far ISU has come since the loss at Ohio
5:30 There is a weird trend surrounding Iowa State’s defense
7:45 Iowa State running backs should have a field day
12:46 UMass is a potential get-right game for Mark Gronowski
14:22 What will Iowa’s playcalling look like?
16:40 Does Kirk Ferentz have his thumbprint on Iowa’s offense?
18:20 Iowa’s depth chart Monday didn’t match Saturday’s press conference
21:00 Sunday’s Iowa State headlines today
24:00 Sunday’s Iowa headlines today