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HECKLINSKI'S SECOND START: Previewing IOWA vs. Minnesota in CRUCIAL Matchup | Swarmcast Oct 22, 2026

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HawkeyeInsider's Eliot Clough and David Eickholt sit down to preview Iowa vs. Minnesota. Jeremy Hecklinski is set to get his second start in a row after Iowa defeated Washington two weeks ago. How will he do? What can the Gophers do to compete with Iowa?

(00:00) - Finding out Hecklinski Would Start

(11:30) - Minnesota's Run Defense

(17:15) - Putting Pressure on Drake Lindsey

(21:10) - Iowa's Secondary

(29:55) - Looking Back on the Rivalry

(41:10) - The Grand Scheme of the Season

(45:10) - How Minnesota Wins

(54:30) - Final Predictions

BACK AT IT: How IOWA Can Keep WINNING After the Bye Week | SwarmCast Oct 19, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt discuss the points of emphasis for Iowa in the bye week, where the Hawkeyes most need to improve going forward, big decisions to make and further implications for the next six games.

(00:00) - Intro

(5:33) - Defensive Line

(16:25) - Defensive Backs

(26:30) - LIVE REACTION to the Depth Chart

(29:30) - Quarterback

(45:12) - Wide Receiver

(55:25) - Special Teams

PLAYOFF HOPES: Could IOWA Be Set Up for a SPECIAL Season? | Swarmcast Oct 16, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt breakdown the remaining six games on Iowa's schedule, as the Hawkeyes are set to face Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois and Nebraska to round out the 2026 season. That, College Football Playoff changes, Jerem Hecklinski or Hank Brown at Minnesota, and more.

(00:00) - Our Record Picks in Retrospect

(3:55) - The 24 Team Playoff

(18:25) - at Minnesota

(26:05) - vs. Wisconsin

(31:10) - at Northwestern

(38:30) - vs. Purdue

(40:53) - at Illinois

(42:45) - The viability of Iowa Reaching the CFP

(54:04) - Hecklinski or Brown vs. Minnesota?

BYE WEEK: Heck OR Hank for Iowa?, Men and Women's Basketball Media Days | SwarmCast Oct 14, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt recap Friday's win over Washington, and discuss what the rest of the season could look like after Iowa's coordinator availabilities on Tuesday. Plus, with men's and women's basketball media days done, taking a look at what was learned from each day.

(00:00) Dave and Eliot's Weekend and Week Day Escapades

(8:30) Tim Lester's Comments on Iowa's Quarterback Situation

(19:20) Longterm Implications of QB Decision

(21:00) On Field Play differences between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown

(33:56) Improvement in the run game

(41:45) Men's Basketball Media Day Takeaways

(59:13) Women's Basketball Media Day Takeaways

INSTANT REACTION: Iowa Squares Off Against Washington In Critical Big Ten Showdown Oct 10, 2026

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The Hawkeyes are aiming to end the first half of their season with a 5-1 record. They'll need to conquer Washington in order to achieve that feat. Following Friday night's game, join HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock LIVE for an instant breakdown of what exactly happened. How did Jeremy Hecklinski perform as Iowa's QB1, key aspects to the game and SO MUCH MORE!

Mid Season QUESTIONS: HawkeyeInsider on Which QB Starts and Prep for WASHINGTON | SwarmCast Oct 07, 2026

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David Eickholt and Sean Bock address the quarterback situation heading into Iowa's matchup with Washington, what to watch vs. the Huskies, how big a win would be for Iowa on the West Coast and more.

Ohio State REVIEW: Iowa's Biggest MISSES vs. the Buckeyes, What the Hawkeyes Can Correct | SwarmCast Oct 05, 2026

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HawkeyeInsider's Eliot Clough and David Eickholt look back at Iowa' s 31-14 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. Where the Hawkeyes can most improve, issues with the passing game, playcalling mysteries, defensive mishaps, the immediate future of quarterback and Hank Brown's health + more.

(00:00) - List of Mistakes in Loss to Ohio State

(08:32) - OL Struggles

(12:34) - Disagreeing on Offensive Issues

(22:33) - Running Back Inconsistencies

(24:10) - Washington Depth Chart Live Reaction

(26:27) - Jeremy Hecklinski's Drive and Potentially Starting Against Washington

(34:50) - Lack of Pressure with four down linemen

(39:17) - How the Secondary Looks

(46:56) - Physicality of the OSU Running Backs

(50:55) - College Game Day and the Spotlight on the Children's Hospital

(53:57) - Closing Thoughts on Washington

Iowa vs. Ohio State Post Game LIVE REACTION: Hawkeyes get THUMPED by the Buckeyes 31-14 | SwarmCast Oct 04, 2026

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HawkeyeInsider's Eliot Clough and David Eickholt breakdown how things went down between No. 14 Iowa and No. 5 Ohio State in Kinnick Stadium. Jeremiah Smith dominates for 200+ yards, Hank Brown struggles mightily, Jeremy Hecklinski comes in, Zach Lutmer gets hurt, too many penalties for Iowa + more.

Can Lightning Strike TWICE? Iowa UPSET MINDED Ahead of Ohio State | SwarmCast Oct 01, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt preview Iowa's matchup at home with Ohio State on Saturday. With College Game Day coming to town, can the Hawkeyes pull off another big win after the last-second victory over Michigan?

(00:00) - Jeremiah Smith's Dominance

(14:25) - Overarching Thoughts on Ohio State

(17:13) - Ohio State's Front Seven

(23:01) - How Iowa wins

(31:50) - Iowa's Defensive Line

(40:43) - Iowa Must be Competitive + Final Predictions

Iowa-Michigan STUNNER Review: Looking Back at the Hawkeyes' WALK-OFF WIN | Swarmcast Sep 28, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt hare thoughts after rewatching Iowa's 20-19, last-second victory over Michigan on Saturday in The Big House. How it all took place and what we missed live, what's next for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes, plus more.

(00:00) - Initial Thoughts from the Enormous Win, How Iowa Got it Done

(13:30) - Tyler Brown Injury(?)

(18:15) - DJ Vonnahme's Tip Catch

(20:55) - Hank Brown's Performance

(29:14) - Belief in Braeden Jackson and how the rest of the running back group could shake up

(31:22) - Deciding to kick the field goal on 4th and 6

(38:20) - Punting on 4th and 1 early, Plus Boston Everitt

(40:45) - More on the run game, why Eliot isn't concerned, last thoughts on offense

(50:55) - Landyn Van Kekerix and Jaylen Watson getting picked on, Watson's three PBUs

(56:22) Zach Lutmer looked like himself, final defensive thoughts