Iowa vs. Michigan could be the game that defines the Hawkeyes' season. On this episode of Legends & Listeners, Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive Big Ten showdown in Ann Arbor and what a win could mean for Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes. The guys examine Iowa's defense against Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, including how Phil Parker's defense can challenge the five-star quarterback and whether Michigan's inconsistent running game gives the Hawkeyes an advantage. On the other side of the ball, Hank Brown takes center stage. After becoming Iowa's clear No. 1 quarterback, Brown faces his first true road test at one of the biggest stadiums in college football. Chad and Scott discuss his development, the Iowa offensive line, the running back rotation, Tony Diaz, and whether Tim Lester's offense can finally make plays against an elite defense. The guys also look at Iowa's remarkable struggles in recent games in front of huge crowds, the history of the Iowa-Michigan rivalry, and why this matchup could have major implications for the entire Big Ten. Plus, Chad and Scott run through the biggest Big Ten games of the weekend and make their picks as conference play begins. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conference play is here, and Iowa and Iowa State both have massive opportunities on Saturday. On this episode of The Committee, Trent Condon and Andrew Downs are joined by Scott Dochterman, John Kurtz and Chris Williams to break down the biggest storylines across college football. Iowa heads to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan in a huge Big Ten matchup, while Iowa State hosts No. 15 Utah in a rainy Big 12 opener. Can the Hawkeyes pull off the upset at the Big House? Can the Cyclones take advantage of the weather, home field and their defense against Utah? Scott Dochterman breaks down Iowa-Michigan, Hank Brown, Bryce Underwood, Iowa's potential path to the College Football Playoff and why this game could have major implications for both teams. John Kurtz joins the show to discuss the Big 12, Oklahoma State's shocking win over Oregon, West Virginia, Utah's two-quarterback system and whether the conference has a legitimate path to multiple College Football Playoff bids. Chris Williams weighs in on Iowa State's chances against Utah, the impact of the weather in Ames, conference scheduling and the changing landscape of college football. Plus, the guys discuss Ole Miss-LSU, Oregon-USC, Florida-Ole Miss, NC State's wild loss to Vanderbilt, Colorado and Deion Sanders, and the biggest games to watch as conference play officially begins. Presented by Bud Light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa and Iowa State are both facing Top-20 opponents in massive conference openers, and Chris Williams and Chris Hassel are breaking down exactly how the Hawkeyes and Cyclones can pull off upsets. Iowa travels to Michigan for a Top-20 showdown at the Big House, while No. 15 Utah comes to Ames for a game that could be transformed by rain, wind and a sloppy Jack Trice Stadium field. Can Iowa force Bryce Underwood to beat Phil Parker with his arm? Can Aiden Flora make the difference for Iowa State in the return game? And can Jaylen Raynor lead the Cyclones to a statement win? Two Guys also make their picks for Iowa-Michigan and Iowa State-Utah, re-rate both teams' remaining schedules, break down the biggest games of the college football weekend, drop Locks of the Week, and discuss Ryan Grubb calling out Alabama fans. Plus: Texas-Tennessee, Ole Miss-Florida, Oregon-USC, Oklahoma State-West Virginia, Minnesota-Washington and plenty more. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamin Lipsey is one step closer to returning to Iowa State after an Indiana judge granted him and other athletes an injunction, leading to a fifth year of eligibility. Will Lipsey actually play for the Cyclones this season? Murph & Andy break down the ruling, the NCAA’s potential appeal, and what it could mean for Iowa State basketball. Plus, Kirk Ferentz gets refreshingly honest about Iowa’s depth chart, admitting he “half-assed it.” The guys preview Iowa’s trip to Michigan and discuss the Hawkeyes’ impressive start. They also dive into the terrible weather forecast for Iowa State vs. Utah, the Cyclones’ soggy natural turf, Iowa State wrestling’s NCAA probation, Caleb Williams’ injury and the internet’s hilarious reaction, Des Moines potentially landing an MLS NEXT Pro soccer team, Mr. Movie’s favorite coffee scenes, and one of the greatest fishing fails ever caught on local television. All this and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams breaks down how The Athletic’s football payroll report could bring Iowa and Iowa State together in the push for state support, and why sports gambling revenue belongs in the conversation. Also, Chris explores what small businesses are missing about AI, and how to use it to do better work without sacrificing authenticity.  The common thread: You don’t have to love how things are changing. But you’d better adapt. CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa and Iowa State dominated Week 3, but the real tests are finally here as conference play begins. Murph & Andy break down the Hawkeyes’ 55-0 win over Northern Iowa and Iowa State’s 55-7 blowout of Bowling Green before massive matchups with Michigan and Utah. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales discuss Hank Brown’s perfect 12-for-12 performance, Iowa’s explosive rushing attack, and what the Hawkeyes face against No. 18 Michigan. Can Iowa force turnovers and pull off a huge road win in Ann Arbor? The guys also dive into Iowa State’s impressive rebuild under Jimmy Rogers, Aiden Flora’s historic performance, the Cyclones’ first-ever game with both a punt-return touchdown and kickoff-return touchdown, and the biggest question facing Iowa State heading into Utah: can Jaylen Raynor become more accurate? Plus, Murph & Andy debate whether Power Four teams should still schedule FCS opponents, discuss the growing talent gap caused by the transfer portal and NIL, react to Ole Miss beating Lane Kiffin and LSU, Brock Purdy’s incredible performance for the 49ers, the Vikings’ 2-0 start, and much more. Also: “Fourteen Days in Gainesville,” Iowa’s massive upcoming three-game stretch, the latest Iowa weather and rain totals, Who Won the Weekend, Throwdowns, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa and Iowa State dominated Week 3, and now the real test begins with Big Ten and Big 12 play on the horizon. Chris Williams and Chris Hassel break down Iowa’s destruction of Northern Iowa and Iowa State’s blowout of Bowling Green before looking ahead to two massive conference openers: Iowa at Michigan and Utah at Iowa State. The guys revisit their preseason predictions and adjust their projected records for both teams. They discuss whether Iowa can navigate its schedule and reach 10 wins, why Michigan remains such a difficult matchup, and why Washington looks increasingly winnable for the Hawkeyes. For Iowa State, the conversation centers on Jaylen Raynor and whether the Cyclones can win enough games if the passing game doesn't improve. Chris and Chris debate Raynor’s accuracy, Connor Moberly’s potential, Jimmy Rogers’ comments, and what the quarterback situation could look like against Utah and throughout Big 12 play. Plus, the guys discuss Iowa State’s attendance concerns, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on programs like Northern Iowa, the changing gap between Group of Five and power-conference teams, West Virginia’s huge win over Virginia, Colorado’s shocking loss to Northwestern, Ole Miss beating Lane Kiffin, and more from a wild Week 3. Then they update their Iowa and Iowa State season predictions and look at what the next few weeks could mean for both teams. Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big 12 play is approaching, and the conference is already starting to separate into contenders, question marks, and teams in serious trouble. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the weekend of Big 12 football, starting with Texas Tech’s 28-26 thriller over Houston and what the win means for the Red Raiders, Will Hammond, and their Big 12 championship hopes. The guys also dive into West Virginia’s stunning upset of Virginia, Michael Hawkins Jr.’s five-touchdown performance, Cam Cook’s huge day, and whether the Mountaineers are a legitimate Big 12 sleeper heading into conference play. Plus, Colorado gets embarrassed by Northwestern, Cincinnati survives a massive scare against Miami (Ohio), Kansas State moves to 3-0, BYU rolls on the road, UCF loses another quarterback, and Arizona State beats Kansas in an ugly game in London as the Kansas offense continues to struggle. Iowa State’s 55-7 demolition of Bowling Green gets plenty of attention, including Aiden Flora’s incredible 296 all-purpose yards and the Cyclones making history with a punt return touchdown and kickoff return touchdown in the same game. Plus, Jake and Derek unveil their latest Big 12 power rankings and make their Week 4 picks for Baylor-Colorado, TCU-UCF, Utah-Iowa State, Arizona-Washington State, Kansas State-Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State-West Virginia. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa dominated Northern Iowa 42-0 by halftime, and Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs break down the Hawkeyes’ statement performance before Big Ten play begins. The guys discuss Hank Brown’s perfect 12-for-12 first half, two touchdown passes and why the quarterback competition with Jeremy Hecklinski might be officially over. They also break down Iowa’s explosive rushing attack, Xavier Williams’ huge first half, Tony Diaz, the offensive line, and an offense that has looked dramatically different under Tim Lester. Plus, Hassel and Downs examine Iowa’s injury situation, Evan James emerging as the punt returner, special teams progress, and what Iowa needs to carry into a massive three-game stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington. The guys also look ahead to Michigan, name their Players of the Game, as Iowa enters Big Ten play 3-0 with its quarterback, defense, and special teams all trending in the right direction. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa State bounced back from the Cy-Hawk loss in a huge way, crushing Bowling Green 55-7 at Jack Trice Stadium as the Cyclones head into Big 12 play. Matt Van Winkle and Ben Bruns break down Iowa State’s dominant win, Aiden Flora’s incredible all-purpose performance, and the historic day on special teams that saw the Cyclones record both a punt return touchdown and a kickoff return touchdown in the same game. The guys also discuss Arnold Barnes’ emergence in the running game and the Cyclones’ need for more consistency in the passing game, Jalen Raynor’s performance, missed opportunities in the play-action game, and what Iowa State needs from its quarterback heading into conference play. Plus, the guys break down Iowa State’s dominant defensive performance, the emergence of the linebacker group, and injury updates. Then it’s all eyes on Utah. Can Iowa State’s offense continue to develop against one of the Big 12’s toughest teams? And can Jimmy Rogers’ defense deliver a statement win in the Cyclones’ first conference game? Instant Iowa State presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices