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Two Guys: Iowa's QB situation heading into Washington, Cyclones take on banged up BYU Oct 08, 2026

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Iowa’s quarterback situation is still up in the air heading into Friday’s trip to Washington, while Iowa State faces a massive road test against No. 8 BYU. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down both Friday night matchups and what’s at stake.

The guys discuss Hank Brown’s shoulder injury, Jeremy Hecklinski preparing for Washington, Iowa’s rushing struggles, and whether the Hawkeyes can pull off the road win. They also break down Iowa State-BYU, Bear Bachmeier, Aiden Flora, BYU’s physicality, and why the Cyclones have a real chance to make this a game.

Plus, the guys pick the biggest games of the weekend, drop their Locks of the Week, and discuss plenty of Big Ten, Big 12, and college football storylines.

00:00 Two Guys + Friday Night Football Is Coming

04:00 Iowa’s QB Situation: Hank Brown or Heklinski?

10:00 Iowa’s Rushing Game Is a HUGE Concern

12:20 Washington’s DeMond Williams & Iowa’s Defense

15:40 The Biggest Swing Game of Iowa’s Season?

17:00 How Good Is Iowa?

19:05 Iowa-Washington Comfort Zone

22:50 Iowa State-BYU Preview Begins

25:00 Can Iowa State Slow Down BYU?

28:35 Iowa-Washington Predictions

32:30 Washington QB Struggles & Iowa’s Defensive Opportunity

34:00 Iowa State-BYU: The Physicality Test

37:00 Can the Cyclones Pull the Upset?

40:00 BYU’s Big Advantage

43:00 Iowa State’s Challenge at BYU

47:00 Iowa’s QB Situation Gets More Complicated

50:00 Who Starts at QB for Iowa?

53:00 Jeremy Heklinski’s Opportunity

59:45 Top 3 Games of the Weekend

1:08:15 Locks of the Week

1:18:00 North Dakota State at UNLV

1:22:00 More College Football Picks

1:26:00 Big 12, Media Rights & College Sports

1:31:00 Final Thoughts

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Murph & Andy: Iowa QB Questions, BYU's Bear, and Movie Handshakes Oct 07, 2026

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Iowa may be heading to Seattle with a different quarterback, while Iowa State takes Aiden Flora and the Big 12’s No. 8 BYU on Friday night. Keith Murphy & Andy Fales break down both massive matchups.

The guys discuss Hank Brown’s shoulder injury, Iowa’s quarterback options, the Hawkeyes’ struggles playing out West, and whether history should matter against Washington. They also preview Iowa State-BYU, Bear Bachmeier, Aiden Flora’s breakout season, and the Cyclones’ defensive concerns. Plus, Iowa-Ohio State aftermath, High or Low, Mr. Movie, movie handshakes, Throwdowns, and MORE!

00:00 Iowa May Have a New QB + Iowa State-BYU Friday Night

04:10 Iowa’s QB1 Question: Hank Brown or Heklinski?

08:10 Iowa’s TERRIBLE History Out West

10:53 Quickie Poll: Does Iowa’s History Out West Matter?

15:52 Iowa-Ohio State Aftermath

22:30 Aiden Flora Is No Longer a Secret

33:48 High or Low Since Our Last Show

46:44 Mr. Movie with Mike Woody

59:11 MORE!

1:12:42 Throwdowns

1:15:50 Andrew Downs Audio Drop

1:17:00 Quickie Poll Results

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CW Pod: Iowa State’s NEXT 20 Years & AI Takes Over College Sports Oct 06, 2026

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Jamie Pollard is retiring as Iowa State’s athletic director after more than 20 years. What comes next for Iowa State Athletics? Chris Williams looks at Pollard’s legacy, the future of the Cyclones, Matt Campbell’s departure, Jimmy Rogers, NIL, revenue, and what Iowa State needs to do to compete in the next 20 years. Then, CW tackles the growing use of AI in college athletics. Washington State Athletics is partnering with FanWord to create sports content and game recaps, raising a bigger question: how much should AI be involved in college sports journalism? What does this mean for journalism students? Where does human storytelling fit in? And can college athletics become so focused on revenue that it loses sight of its fans, students and broader mission? Chris Williams breaks down Iowa State’s future, the changing college sports landscape, and the complicated role AI could play in athletics on the CW Pod from Iowa Everywhere. 00:00 Intro + Jamie Pollard’s Legacy 02:12 The Next 20 Years of Iowa State Athletics 06:20 What Jamie Pollard Got RIGHT 08:00 Who Should Be Iowa State’s Next Athletic Director? 10:00 Iowa State’s Biggest Challenge: Money 13:08 What Happens to Iowa State’s Coaches? 15:00 Matt Campbell, Jimmy Rogers & Iowa State’s Future 17:00 Can Iowa State Compete in the New Era of College Sports? 19:27 Iowa State’s Moneyball Approach 21:25 Washington State Is Using AI for Sports Content 22:35 What Does AI Mean for Journalism Students? 24:20 Where Should AI Fit in College Athletics? 26:48 Who Actually Owns AI-Generated Sports Content? 28:03 Can AI Replace Human Sports Writers? 30:00 The Problem With AI-Generated Content 31:02 Why College Sports Still Needs Human Storytelling 32:36 AI, Athletics & the Future of Journalism 34:35 College Sports Can’t Be ONLY About Money 36:19 Final Thoughts

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Murph & Andy: Iowa Suffers First Loss, The Aiden Flora Game, Trouble in Central Pennsylvania? Oct 05, 2026

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Iowa suffers its first loss of the season as Ohio State beats the Hawkeyes 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Meanwhile, Aiden Flora puts together a historic performance as Iowa State beats West Virginia 45-42 for its first Big 12 win. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down Iowa vs. Ohio State, Hank Brown’s struggles, Jeremiah Smith’s dominant performance, and what the Hawkeyes need to fix before Friday night’s trip to Washington. Then it’s the Aiden Flora game. Flora accounts for five touchdowns and 212 rushing yards as Iowa State outlasts West Virginia. The guys discuss Flora’s incredible development, his role in the Cyclones’ offense, his comparison to Iowa State stars of the past, and whether he has become the most valuable player on the team. Plus, Iowa State’s Jack Trice Stadium entry problems, the Matt Campbell misery index, Penn State’s struggles, Jimmy Rogers, Big Ten football, the weekend’s winners and losers, and MORE! Chapters: 00:00 Weekend Recap + Iowa-Iowa State Saturday

05:45 Aiden Flora Tease + Iowa’s First Loss

06:01 Iowa Falls to Ohio State

12:22 Did Iowa’s Loss Lower Expectations?

13:54 Iowa Heads to Washington

16:53 Iowa Gets the College Football Spotlight

18:33 Jeremiah Smith Looks Like a Cheat Code

24:34 Iowa State Survives West Virginia

29:21 Aiden Flora Has Arrived

32:01 Is Aiden Flora Iowa State’s MVP?

36:40 Jack Trice Stadium Entry Problems

40:39 Iowa State’s Big 12 Outlook

45:41 Penn State Is in REAL Trouble

49:32 Iowa State-Penn State Bowl Game?

55:15 Aiden Flora vs. Penn State’s Roster

58:34 Jimmy Rogers to Penn State?!

58:42 High or Low since Last Show

01:02:24 Who Won the Weekend?

01:04:33 Brock Purdy + Aiden Flora

01:06:32 MORE!

01:11:24 Throwdowns

01:18:37 AD Squared + Jamie Pollard

01:21:19 Quickie Poll + Final Thoughts Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE!

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Two Guys: Cyclones secure first Big 12 win over WVU, Hawkeyes can't hold on against Ohio State Oct 05, 2026

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Iowa suffers its first loss of the season while Iowa State picks up its first Big 12 win in dramatic fashion. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel recap a huge college football weekend for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. Hassel gives his firsthand perspective from Iowa City after Ohio State’s 31-14 win at Kinnick Stadium, including Iowa’s offensive struggles, Hank Brown, Jeremiah Smith, and what the Hawkeyes need to do on a short week before traveling to Washington. Then, the guys break down Iowa State’s wild 45-42 win over West Virginia and an unforgettable performance from Aiden Flora. The Cyclone star rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns while throwing two more scores as Iowa State earned Jimmy Rogers’ first Big 12 victory. Plus, the guys look ahead at difficult upcoming schedules for both teams, discuss Baylor emerging in the Big 12, DJ Lagway, Penn State’s struggles, and plenty more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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Bigger Than 12: Aiden Flora Goes OFF, Baylor Stuns Arizona State & BYU Survives Oct 04, 2026

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down Week 5 in the Big 12, featuring Aiden Flora’s five-touchdown performance in Iowa State’s 45-42 win over West Virginia, Baylor’s dominant 55-19 upset of Arizona State, BYU surviving TCU, and Houston rallying from 17-0 down to beat UCF.

The guys also dive into Texas Tech’s continued struggles, Colorado’s offensive problems, Cincinnati’s loss at Arizona, Sonny Dykes’ hot seat at TCU, and what all of it means for the Big 12 College Football Playoff race.

Plus, the latest Big 12 power rankings and next week's picks.

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Instant Iowa: Buckeyes Hand Hawkeyes First Loss Oct 03, 2026

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Iowa suffers its first loss of the season, falling 31-14 to Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium. Andrew Downs and Todd Brommelkamp break down what went wrong for the Hawkeyes, Jeremiah Smith’s huge impact, Iowa’s struggling run game, the offensive line, and the biggest questions coming out of the loss.

The guys also discuss Hank Brown’s injury, Jeremy Hecklinski’s impressive relief appearance, whether Iowa has a quarterback question, the defensive front, and what the Hawkeyes need to fix before Friday night’s trip to Washington. Despite the loss, the season is far from over for Iowa.

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Instant Iowa State: Cyclones hold off West Virginia for first Big 12 win Oct 03, 2026

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Iowa State takes down West Virginia in a wild Big 12 battle, and Instant Iowa State breaks down the Cyclones’ biggest win of the season.

Emery Songer and Ben Bruns react to Iowa State’s 45-42 victory over West Virginia, including an incredible performance from Aiden Flora. Flora rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries while also throwing two touchdown passes in one of the most impressive games of his Iowa State career.

The guys break down Tyler Roehl’s offensive game plan, Iowa State’s power running attack, Cody Jackson and Dominic Overby making plays in the passing game, and why this offense may be much more dynamic than many expected coming into the season.

They also dive into Jalen Raynor’s performance and the biggest question facing Iowa State at quarterback. Raynor made some big plays, but his third-quarter interception allowed West Virginia back into the game. Ben Bruns explains what he wants to see from Raynor moving forward.

On defense, the Cyclones found a way to make the plays that mattered most. The guys discuss Iowa State’s struggles against West Virginia’s rushing attack, the tackling issues, the pass rush, and the late forced fumble that helped seal the win.

Plus, Emery and Ben discuss Iowa State’s home crowd, problems getting fans into Jack Trice Stadium, Jimmy Rogers’ first Big 12 win, and what this victory means for the Cyclones moving forward.

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Murph & Andy: What Follows Woodshed and Who Hates Scott? Oct 02, 2026

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Iowa vs. Ohio State is finally here; Iowa State faces a huge game against West Virginia, and Murph & Andy get you ready for a massive football weekend in Iowa.

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales break down the Hawkeyes’ biggest test of the season, including Jeremiah Smith, Hank Brown, Kinnick Stadium, College GameDay, and whether Iowa can keep Ohio State within striking distance into the fourth quarter.

The guys also dive into Iowa State vs. West Virginia and why Saturday feels like a pivotal game for Jimmy Rogers and the Cyclones. They discuss Michael Hawkins Jr., Cam Cook, Aiden Flora, Jaylen Raynor, Iowa State’s defense, and why avoiding another slow start could be the difference.

Plus, Murph & Andy remember legendary Cyclone fan Cyclone Jerry, who passed away at 87. They share stories from his decades of calling radio shows, working around Iowa State athletics and becoming one of the most recognizable fans in the state.

Also on the show: Caitlin Clark and the WNBA playoffs, the Dennis Miller documentary about Monday Night Football, Ohio State and Nebraska fans taking aim at Scott Siepker, the MLB playoffs, Northwestern’s new stadium, Scott School, Unnecessary Censorship, and MORE!

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Got Milk? | Happy Hour w/ Keith & Jenny Oct 02, 2026

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Keith & Jenny try out wacky milk flavors, try to guess artists from Ohio and West Virginia, and determine what the right term for the final meal of the day is. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company.

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