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BEST and WORST Case Scenarios: Iowa vs. Northern Illinois and the QB Battle | SwarmCast Sep 03, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt break down how the matchup vs. the Huskies (along with the quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski) could go right and wrong on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium.

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The state of the Northern Illinois Program (2:00)

Worse Case Scenario - Quarterback (13:30)

Worst Case Scenario - Wide Receiver (21:05)

Worst Case Scenario - Defense (26:05)

Best Case Scenario - Quarterback (34:19)

Best Case Scenario - Wide Receiver (46:11)

Best Case Scenario - Defense (48:25)

What We Think Happens - (53:45)

DEPTH CHART LIVE REACTION: HawkeyeInsider's Immediate Breakdown | SwarmCast Aug 31, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share their thoughts from Iowa's first depth chart of 2026.

The quarterback question remains after an 'OR" listing. What does it mean? How are the snaps going to be allocated? The boys take a deep dive into some of the other notable changes on both sides of the ball, give their takes and break everything down.

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Quarterback: Hank Brown OR Jeremy Hecklinski -- who gets the first snap? (00:57)

Tight End OR (12:25)

Other offensive positions -- Running Back, Wide Receiver, Left Tackle (16:31)

Will Hubert to Start at Defensive Tackle (20:45)

Defensive End Possibilities (24:35)

Anthony Hawkins and No Tyler Brown (26:03)

Jacob Wallace + Jaylen Watson and CASH/Cornerback (28:08)

LEO and WILL Linebacker (34:10)

Caden Buhr to start at kicker, Boston Everitt punter (35:32)

Implications of Surprises (41:48)

MAILBAG: HawkeyeInsider Answers YOUR Iowa Football 2026 Questions Aug 28, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt answer questions from X, our VIPs and the YouTube chat.

The new college football calendar, Kirk Ferentz's Wednesday press conference and answer your questions about this year's team. They go in-depth on Iowa's running back room, talk about the special team concerns, defensive tackle and a ton more

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Changes to the CFB Calendar (0:20)

We Still Don't Know Who QB1 Is (5:30)

Cael Winter at Center, Tyler Brown Doubtful (11:35)

Who returns kicks? (16:00)

Kamari Moulton or LJ Phillips as RB1? (21:27)

Will Tradon Bessinger play as a freshman? (26:05)

Where does Addison Ostrenga Come in at Tight End? (29:55)

Special Teams Concerns (34:40)

Who is this season's DJ Vonnahme? (41:01)

Deshaun Lee's senior season (44:56)

Defensive Line Portal Acquisitions -- Are they ready? (49:05)

SEASON PREVIEW: Breaking Down EVERY Game on Iowa's 2026 Schedule Aug 25, 2026

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Eliot Clough, Sean Bock and David Eickholt sit down to preview every single one of Iowa's games this fall. From Northern Illinois, to Ohio State, to Nebraska, HawkeyeInsider shares season record predictions, how Kirk Ferentz and Iowa can reach the CFP, their best bet to win one of Michigan/Ohio State/Washington and more.

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Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa (00:39)

Iowa State (4:19)

at Michigan (9:18)

Ohio State (18:55)

at Washington (30:52)

at Minnesota (38:59)

Wisconsin (44:07)
at Northwestern (49:52)

Purdue (54:51)

at Illinois (57:33)

Nebraska (1:06:03)

RECRUITING: In-State NATIONALLY-RANKED 2028 Prospects and TOP Targets for the Hawkeyes | SwarmCast Aug 19, 2026

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Eliot Clough and Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider share their thoughts on Iowa's chances to land some of the top in-state prospects in the state's class of 2028. Carter Barrett and Jevyn Severson are top-150 recruits that have garnered national attention, the same can be said of Declan Heying and Isaiah Grant, while Jayden Stephens' explosiveness is undeniable. The Hawkeyes' chances of landing some of the best prospects in the country, top competition for each, what they could be in Tim Lester's system and more.

It's OVER? Jeremy Hecklinski Takes MAJOR Leap in Iowa QB Battle Aug 15, 2026

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David Eickholt and Eliot Clough sit down to discuss Iowa's Kids' Day open practice in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Jeremy Hecklinski far out-plays Hank Brown in the battle for QB1, we get more of a look at center/right guard, Evan James stands out as a stud transfer receiver, the defensive line shows some encouraging things, plus more.

Iowa Football Media Day + OPEN PRACTICE: What We WANT to Know, What YOU Should Watch For Aug 11, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share the main things they're watching for at Iowa Football's Media Day on Friday, plus Kids' Day open practice on Saturday.

Non-obvious players we want to talk to (Tradon Bessinger, Cael Winter, Jacob Wallace), the difference between the spring open practice and Saturday for quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, who plays and who doesn't, plus more.

BIG Iowa Football Takeaways at B1G Media Days (Tony Diaz Hype, Special Teams, CyHawk) | SwarmCast Jul 29, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share their thoughts following Iowa's appearance at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Between Kirk Ferentz, Beth Goetz, Zach Lutmer, Jayden Montgomery and Addison Ostrenga, HawkeyeInsider has plenty to discuss.

The quarterback conversation continues to stay murky, not guaranteed that Kade Pieper plays center, Ferentz feeds the Tony Diaz hype train, defensive line and special teams concerns, plus more.

B1G Questions for Kirk Ferentz at B1G Media Days, Iowa WBB Got a KILLER in Dani Carnegie | Swarmcast Jul 24, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt of HawkeyeInsider and 247Sports discuss some of the things they're planning on asking both Kirk Ferentz, along with Hawkeyes Zach Lutmer, Jayden Montgomery and Addison Ostrenga about at Big Ten Media Days next week in Chicago (Iowa's quarterback batttle, who will play free safety, the defensive line and more).

That, and the pair dive into what the Iowa women's basketball team will look like this season after media availability this week. Transfer Dani Carnegie is exactly what they need, the four-out offense, how Ava Heiden and Layla Hays will split minutes and more.

Iowa's Chances at SUPERSTAR Cayden Daughtry after MASSIVE Peach Jam, Hawks 2026 Rotation | SwarmCast Jul 21, 2026

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Eliot Clough is joined by Sean Bock as the two talk about the play and recruitment of Iowa’s top point guard target in the 2027 class, five-star Cayden Daughtry, following his performance at the Peach Jam last week. Bock also goes in-depth on what he saw from Iowa four-star commit Keller Daugherty last week in person, and the pair each share their thoughts on Iowa men’s basketball’s 2026-27 team after watching them live the last two weeks.

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