Swarmcast: An Iowa Hawkeyes podcast

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Previewing Iowa/Iowa State, Full in-depth look, keys, predictions Sep 03, 2025

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The Hawkeyes are 1-0 and there are a TON of storylines to talk about. Can Mark Gronowski pop back with a strong showing against a top-20 Iowa State team? What are the keys to slowing down Rocco Becht? Will the Hawkeyes contain a really good Cyclone tight end room? David Eickholt, Eliot Clough and Sean Bock take an in-depth look at the Cyclones, discuss the key storylines and make a final prediction for this weekend's showdown.

What to make of Mark Gronowski's debut against Albany? Panic Button? Aug 31, 2025

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The Hawkeyes took down Albany 34-7 inside Kinnick Stadium, but the passing game didn't show signs of growth. A combination of factors played a role in the underwhelming performance. There were still plenty of positives from the win. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough discuss Mark Gronowski's performance, Xavier Williams' breakout game, initial thoughts about the defense and a lot more.

Will Mark Gronowski impress in Iowa debut? Previewing matchup against Albany Aug 27, 2025

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The Hawkeyes are FINALLY back in action on Saturday. Iowa will welcome in Albany to kick off the 2025 season. The HawkeyeInsider trio will be ALL over your coverage of Albany/Iowa. David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Eliot Clough give you what they are looking for in the season-opener. How will new quarterback Mark Gronowski perform in his debut? Can Iowa's defense prevent big plays? What are each of the boys looking for? They answer all of that and a lot more.

Can the Hawkeyes finally fix the offense? HawkeyeInsider gives their game-by-game predictions Aug 20, 2025

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The Hawkeyes are kicking things off in 10 days and the HawkeyeInsider crew is all over it. David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Eliot Clough take a deep dive into what could possibly happen this year. Will Iowa defeat Iowa State again? Can Kirk Ferentz win on the west coast? Is Mark Gronowski the answer to all of their quarterback woes throughout the past several years. HawkeyeInsider answers all of that and gives their take about what's about to happen during the 2025 season.

Iowa Football: Reaction to Kids Day Scrimmage, Hawkeye QB room is WORLDS better, full breakdown Aug 09, 2025

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The HawkeyeInsider crew is back following the only open practice of the fall. It was their first look at new Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski and year two of the Tim Lester offense. The trio talk all about the improvement in the quarterback room, question marks on defense, wide receiver play and so much more. There's a lot to talk about and the boys are all over it. As always, stay locked into HawkeyeInsider.com

Exclusive: Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum joins the show! Aug 08, 2025

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Iowa has just finished its summer workouts but the work never stops for Iowa head coach Ben McCollum. Prior to Hawkeye football media day, McCollum took some time out his schedule to speak to HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt. The duo dive into a few big storylines including what made him fall in love with basketball, his transition from D2 to Iowa, how he goes about game-planning and more. More notes from our conversation that weren't on this podcast will be available for 247Sports' VIP members.

Can Iowa's defense live up to its standard in 2025? Full Preview, Early intel from Fall Camp Aug 04, 2025

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Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been among the best for several years. The Hawkeyes have been lethal and have earned a stellar reputation. Entering this season, Iowa has to replace several starters including Jay Higgins, Nick Jackson, Jermari Harris and others. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt, Eliot Clough and Sean Bock continue their preview of Iowa's fall camp. Can the defensive line be elite? Will the linebackers be formidable with the high standard that has been set? Can the secondary find a couple of lockdown corners. Let's talk about that and much more.

Previewing Iowa's offense heading into Fall Camp Jul 29, 2025

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The HawkeyeInsider trio is BACK from Big Ten Media Days and vacation. Iowa is slated to begin Fall Camp on Wednesday, July 30. The boys take a deep dive into every offensive position group. What are the biggest storylines? Reasons to be concerned? Expectations? A ton of conversation and substance! As always, stay tuned to HawkeyeInsider for the latest!

Iowa Football Big Ten Media Days Takeaways Jul 25, 2025

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David Eickholt and Eliot Clough have had a LOADED day of content for HawkeyeInsider. The duo are in Las Vegas giving YOU the latest news and information on the Hawkeyes. Eickholt and Clough take a deep dive into everything that they learned throughout Thursday's action. The offense is confident? Mark Gronowski's humility and leadership are standing out while the receiver room is in a good spot. There are still some questions on the defense and a LOT more. If you love the podcast, be sure to like the video and leave us a five-star review on Spotify/Apple Podcasts. And as always, stay tuned to HawkeyeInsider.com for the best Hawkeye coverage out there.

Iowa Hoops Open Practices, Recruiting Alvaro Folgueiras Plays International Jul 17, 2025

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The Swarmcast is back in action. David Eickholt is on vacation so Eliot Clough and Sean Bock hold down the fort. The two of them dive into Iowa basketball open practices, talk a bit of recruiting and how Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras has performed during his overseas trip. It's another loaded version of the Swarmcast!