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IOWA'S MIRACLE, LAST-SECOND WIN: Instant Reaction to the 20-19 Victory over Michigan Sep 27, 2026

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HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt provides a live, post-game reaction to Iowa's last-second win over Michigan. Hank Brown completes the 16-yard pass to Reece Vander Zee for the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Conference-opening win in The Big House.

Headed to THE BIG HOUSE: Iowa Set to Start Big Ten Play AT MICHIGAN | SwarmCast Sep 24, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt help prepare you for Iowa's biggest test of the season so far, heading to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan in a battle of ranked opponents. Facing the Wolverines CBS, the Hawkeyes will face one of the better defenses in the country. How does Hank Brown and the offense respond? Is Iowa's defense elite again? Can the special teams unit keep it rolling?

(00:00) - The Importance of Hank Brown vs. Michigan

(13:18) - Michigan's difficulty on offense and Bryce Underwood

(18:41) - Iowa's ability to run the ball

(24:35) - Tony Diaz's Quote on Man Coverage

(27:49) - Brown's Timing in the Offense

(31:40) - Forcing Michigan to Throw the Ball

(42:40) - Special Teams Factoring In

(47:04) - Predictions

LOOK AHEAD: Iowa's Checklist for Michigan, HUGE Next 3 Games | SwarmCast Sep 21, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share their checklist(s) for the week of preparation as Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes prepare to travel to Ann Arbor and take on the Wolverines in the Big House. Plus, we discuss expctations for Iowa's massive three game stretch of AT Michigan, vs. Ohio State, and AT Washington. Plus, reviewing nuggets from the 55-0 win over Northern Iowa.

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Big Ten Schedule, Ohio State and Michigan on CBS (4:52)

Takeaways from UNI -- Braeden Jackson, Mason Woods, Tyler Brown (12:45)

Hank Brown as QB1 (29:12)

Iowa Needs Big Growth in This Three-Game Stretch (48:44)

Depth Chart Live Reaction (53:08)

Iowa THROTTLES UNI: Instant Reaction to the Hawkeyes' Blowout Win Over the Panthers | SwarmCast Sep 20, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt break down Iowa's thrashing of Northern Iowa in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Hank Brown has locked down QB1, the run game is absolutely dominant, Tyler Brown returns, Boston Everitt continues to impress and more.

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Iowa vs. UNI PREVIEW: Are Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski REALLY Going to Split Reps? | Swarmcast Sep 17, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt sit down to preview Iowa vs. Northern Iowa, set to take place on Saturday afternoon in Kinnick Stadium. Whether or not Kirk Ferentz really plans to play both Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, health of the Hawkeyes, what to know about the Panthers, and more.

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Initial Thoughts on UNI, The Wave Shirt and Looking Back on this Game (0:15)

Brown as the full-time starter vs. Still Giving Hecklinski a Chance (4:12)

Team Health In This Game and Beyond (23:10)

Zach Lutmer's performance against ISU, and the Defense as a whole (26:25)

Wanting to see Brevin Doll on kickoffs (30:27)

Honoring Parker Sutherland, Nile Kron (31:55)

CY-HAWK REVIEW: Looking Back at Iowa's MUCH-NEEDED 16-13 Victory over Iowa State | SwarmCast Sep 14, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt sit down for our regularly scheduled noon CT show to discuss the Hawkeyes victory over the Cyclones. Evaluating Hank Brown's first full game as the starter (the good and bad), tough night for the running game, Cam Buffington's rise to stardom, special teams wins and woes, plus more.

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Starting with the offense (2:23)

Hank Brown's peformance (6:17)

Officiating Missed calls (11:40)

Back to the Passing game (14:52)

Lack of running game, injuries, run-blocking (25:20)

Zach Lutmer and Secondary Performance (29:31)

Cam Buffington and the linebackers are stellar (35:20)

Defensive Line and Inexperience (39:47)

Caden Buhr and his game-winning field goal (43:54)

Boston Everitt punts (49:45)

Evan James/Reece Vander Zee and punt return (52:09)

Final Thoughts Before UNI (56:00)

CyHawk INSTANT REACTION: Caden Buhr Hits the GAME WINNER for Iowa Sep 13, 2026

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Eliot Clough, David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown Iowa's 16-13 victory over Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game in Kinnick Stadium. Caden Buhr's game-winner, Hank Brown's performance at quarterback, Cam Buffington's 15 tackles and more.

CYHAWK PREVIEW: HawkeyeInsider x Cyclone Alert 247Sports CROSSOVER + Cayden Daughtry OV Preview Sep 10, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt start with their thoughts heading into the matchup with Iowa State in Kinnick Stadium this weekend. Joined by Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse to hear what he's seen from Iowa State and how the Cyclones matchup with the Hawkeyes.

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Initial Thoughts (00:38)

Isaac Terrell and the Iowa Offensive Line (7:01)

The Iowa State Offense(11:08)

Iowa State's Run Game (12:22)

Alec Busse Joins to Preview CyHawk (18:18)

Final Thoughts (54:14)

WEEK ONE REWIND: Looking Back at Iowa's BIG Win Over Northern Illinois | SwarmCast Sep 07, 2026

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Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share their thoughts on Iowa's 40-0 drubbing of Northern Illinois after their respective rewatches. Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski, the dominance of the offensive line, Cam Buffington flashes greatness, taking things with a grain of salt because of the opponent, + more.

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Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski (1:39)

Kamari Moulton and the offensive line (8:35)

Tony Diaz shines (18:21)

Depth Chart Released (21:05)

Reece Vander Zee as the top punt returner (22:00)

Flipping to Defense (24:35)

LJ Phillips suffers high ankle sprain (29:40)

Defensive line and Defensive back performance (32:27)

Special teams (36:51)

Iowa SMACKS Northern Illinois in Season-Opener: Did Hank Brown WIN the QB Job? | SwarmCast Sep 06, 2026

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Eliot Clough, Sean Bock and David Eickholt went live following the Hawkeyes' big win over Northern Illinois to start the year. Discussing Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski and the performance of each, if there is anything to take away on the defensive side of the ball, misses on kicks and special teams concerns, plus more.

Immediate Takeaways (00:00)

Sean Joins / Thoughts on Quarterback (9:00)

The run game, health (14:05)

Special Teams and missed kicks (15:45)

Thoughts on Defense (24:25)

Goal Line Issues (26:10)

How the Hawkeyes Should Operate Going forward at Quarterback (28:40)