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Iowa Football Passing Over/Unders, Standouts from Basketball Practice on Swarmcast Jul 15, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share their thoughts from today's media availabilities, breaking down what they heard from each of the quarterbacks, plus transfers Tony Diaz and LJ Phillips. Additionally, they share where they sit on over/under numbers for Iowa's passing game this fall. Following Iowa' men's basketball practice, they breakdown why players like Trevin Jirak, Kael Combs and Ty'Reek Coleman stood out during the day, share some outlook for the 2026-27 season, and more.

The Latest Coming From Iowa Men's And Women's Basketball Summer Practices Jul 09, 2026

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David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up for a new Swarmcast to bring you the latest analysis, questions and what you should be expecting from the teams. Second year wing Tate Sage looks poised to become one of the best players on the team in '26. Andrew McKeever's presence changes a ton on offense and defense. Dani Carnegie's impact can help free up Iowa's four-out offense to make them incredibly challenging to cover.

Iowa Football 2026 HOT Takes From HawkeyeInsider and SwarmCast Jul 02, 2026

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David Eickholt and Eliot Clough each share three hot takes going into the Iowa 2026 football season. How far Tim Lester can take the Hawkeyes offense in year three, the new faces on defense, overhauling the special teams unit, etc., and what the Hawkeyes look like this fall.

The Hawkeye Session: George Barnett Details How He Turned Around Iowa's Offensive Line Jun 30, 2026

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It's the first of a brand new series for HawkeyeInsider. David Eickholt goes behind the scenes with Iowa offensive line coach George Barnett about a wide-range of topics. He details the challenges behind building Iowa's line for the first two seasons, why 2023 was the first sign of a turnaround and how rebuilding Iowa's culture in the offensive line room changed the trajectory of the room. Barnett dives into deep analysis of his own coaching journey, the importance of connecting with his players and changing lives. He also gives us a look at the five for five rule and why it could be good for Iowa. A ton of meat on the bone and Iowa fans get a great look at who Barnett is and why he was poised to end up at Iowa.

Bennett Stirtz’s Fit with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Iowa Basketball’s 2027 Recruiting Efforts Jun 24, 2026

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Eliot Clough and Sean Bock react to Bennett Stirtz going No. 16 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft to Memphis Grizzlies before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. What it means for him and his chances of making an immediate impact. The duo also dive into a few other topics surrounding Hawkeye basketball and a whole lot more.

Exclusive: NBA Draft Invitee Bennett Stirtz Joins Swarmcast Jun 17, 2026

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Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz lit the world on fire during his only season in the Big Ten and is now poised to become a first-round draft pick in this year's NBA Draft. Stirtz sits down with HawkeyeInsider's Eliot Clough to discuss his time as a Hawkeye, Ben McCollum, NBA Draft and a whole lot more.

Is This The Year Iowa's WR Play Turns The Corner? Hawkeye Hopes In 2027 NFL Draft May 20, 2026

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There has been plenty of Iowa basketball recruiting news all over HawkeyeInsider so it's time to turn the attention back to football! David Eickholt and Eliot Clough take a deep look at the wide receiver room. The duo talk about the potential of the room, contributing factors to the struggle over the past few years and how they have started to turn the tide. Eickholt and Clough also take a dive into Iowa's potential top-end talent in the 2027 NFL Draft. There will be legitimate decisions for some of Iowa's best players to make.

Piecing Together All Of Our Thoughts About Iowa's Final Open Spring Practice Apr 26, 2026

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HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough were on scene inside Kinnick Stadium for Iowa's final spring practice. There are so many ongoing questions surrounding this Hawkeye team including a quarterback battle, replacing a ton of production on defense, overhauling the special teams and so much more. Eickholt and Clough give their thoughts about Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown for the first 27 minutes before going position by position to give their thoughts about everything that occurred. It's going to be a busy few months so stay locked into HawkeyeInsider.

Swarmcast: Recapping Iowa's Transfer Portal Additions, Full Open Spring Practice Preview Apr 21, 2026

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There are so many things happening with Iowa Athletics and the HawkeyeInsider team has been all over it. Throughout the past few weeks, Iowa men's basketball has landed two prominent transfers in Saint Mary's Andrew McKeever and Illinois State's Ty'Reek Coleman. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough team up to break them both down. Following that, Eickholt breaks down the new additions to Jan Jensen's women's basketball team.

The duo concludes by breaking down ll aspects of the upcoming open spring practice. Who has the advantage in the quarterback battle? What are some positions to keep an eye on? And a lot more.

A loaded Swarmcast for all that's happening.

HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock breaks down new Transfer Portal Additions Ty'Reek Coleman and Andrew McKeever Apr 20, 2026

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HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock breaks down new Transfer Portal Additions Ty'Reek Coleman and Andrew McKeever.

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