The Hawkeyes are headed out west! It has not been traditionally kind to Iowa, but Kirk Ferentz and his crew are eager for the opportunity against USC. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to do an in-depth preview on the matchup. Can Iowa's defense limit an explosive USC offense? Will Iowa be able to keep this game in the 20s? What…

Sean Bock and Eliot Clough of HawkeyeInsider go in-depth on the Hawkeyes' near-upset victory over No. 9 Oregon, but the Ducks were able to prevail, as Iowa is now 6-3 on the season. Iowa has lost its last 12 games against ranked opponents. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le…

Eyes of the college football world will be on Iowa City this weekend for No. 9 Oregon coming to town to take on the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes. All week long, HawkeyeInsider has been giving preview coverage to the matchup... so let's continue it! DuckTerritory's Erik Skopal, a respected writer for Oregon's 247Sports site, joins the Swarmcast. He gives hi…

There are going to be a ton of eyes on Iowa City this Saturday when Oregon comes to Kinnick Stadium for the first time since joining the Big Ten Conference. This matchup has College Football Playoff implications on the line! HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough are here to break everything down. The two of them go into detail about diff…

The Hawkeyes are in a new era of Iowa basketball. Iowa head coach Ben McCollum and his Hawkeyes take the floor for the first time under the new regime. 247Sports' David Eickholt and IowaEverywhere's Andrew Downs give their takes on how the team performed, thoughts on McCollum and all of the new pieces. To learn more about listener data and our priv…

The Ben McCollum era is upon us. Straight out of Iowa City, Iowa-- McCollum will begin his first-year as the Hawkeye head coach. It's almost an entirely new roster, style of play and there's a ton of talent in the Big Ten. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt, Eliot Clough and Sean Bock get together to discuss all things about this team. They go into wh…

The Hawkeyes made easy work of the Minnesota Gophers. Kirk Ferentz and Iowa have firmly taken control of the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry and there are no signs of slowing down. Iowa is now bowl eligible and have an absolutely massive game coming in two weeks when Oregon comes to town. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough team up to talk a…

It's a two Swarmcast kind of week here at HawkeyeInsider.com. Our staff has been active all week long previewing what kind of matchup this is going to be, but it's important to bring in the outside perspective. David Eickholt welcomes in 247Sports' Ryan Burns. The two of them take a deep dive into what the matchup could look like, why Mark Gronowsk…

The Hawkeyes are fresh off back-to-back wins and have a shot at retaining the Floyd of Rosedale. Minnesota just defeated Nebraska 24-6 and are coming into Kinnick Stadium extremely confident. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough team up to give you the latest. Our read on Mark Gronowski's health, a deep dive into the rushing attack and …

Iowa used a heroic fourth quarter from quarterback Mark Gronowski to ultimately take down Penn State. The Hawkeyes trailed 21-10, but they kicked it into overdrive and dug deep. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough take a look back from Saturday night's thrilling game. They go into what made Gronowski's performance dynamic, Xavier Nwank…

A lot of eyes will be on the Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions this weekend when Penn State travels to Kinnick Stadium. It's the first game of the post-James Franklin era. There are few teams that have had a more hectic week than Penn State. 247Sports' Tyler Donahue joins David Eickholt to break everything down. What have the issues been with Penn State d…

The Hawkeyes did exactly what they wanted to do out of the bye week. They ran the football well, dominated the trenches and forced turnovers. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt went live on YouTube on Sunday prior to the NFL games beginning. He discussed the running game, the latest with Mark Gronowski, answered some fan questions, gave his take on th…

The Hawkeyes are back in action this weekend against Wisconsin. Iowa is fresh off a bye week, but still have a ton of questions about them. Is Mark Gronowski going to play? Would it be better to rest him and roll with Hank Brown? David Eickholt and Eliot Clough take a deep dive into this weekend's matchup and why it's so important for Iowa. This is…

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The Hawkeyes have officially landed five-star forward McKenna Woliczko. It's one of the biggest recruiting wins in Iowa history and it couldn't have come at a better time. Woliczko brings a ton of defensive versatility and intensity. She is also one of the best rebounders in her class with a ton of upside. Her play style should translate well on bo…

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The Hawkeyes are prepping for one of their biggest home matchups in the last few years. No. 11 Indiana is fresh off a 63-10 throttling of Illinois. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Eliot Clough team up to take a deep dive into Indiana. What makes Fernando Mendoza so dangerous? How can Iowa utilize its improved offense to create some h…

The Hawkeyes are back in the win column following a 38-28 win over the Scarlet Knights. It was an unconventional win for Iowa, but the offense continues to progress behind Mark Gronowski, who had three rushing touchdowns on Friday. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Eliot Clough team up and break it all down. What stood out about Gronowski? Dayton…

The Hawkeyes are officially ready for basketball season. Ben McCollum enters his first year as Iowa's head coach and the Big Ten did NOT make it easy on him. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take some time to analyze what's ahead, how they think this year's Iowa team will look and fare in the Big Ten and look around the Big Ten. It's a…

The Big Ten season is upon us and the Hawkeyes will be kicking it off. Iowa will travel over to Rutgers to take on the Scarlet Knights on Friday night. The HawkeyeInsider crew get together for another edition of the Swarmcast. David Eickholt, Eliot Clough and Sean Bock take a deep dive into the Iowa running back room with Kamari Moulton back in the…

The Hawkeyes put together their best performance of the year against an overmatched UMass team. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take some time to analyze what happened on Saturday night inside Kinnick Stadium. They talk about Mark Gronowski's performance, different receivers stepping up to the task, the defensive line pressure, talk a…

The Hawkeyes struggled to throw the ball against Iowa State on Saturday... how can the Hawkeyes fix it? David Eickholt and Eliot Clough take a deep dive into what happened against Iowa State. They also talk about who is really at fault for the issues at hand? Can Mark Gronowski be the guy that helps fix the passing game? Will Tim Lester be able to …

The Hawkeyes had their chances against Iowa State, but ultimately couldn't hold back Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. It was a frustrating day for the Iowa offense and there are a lot of questions about where they go from here. David Eickholt from HawkeyeInsider is joined by Tyler Kluver from the Washed Up Walkons to talk about Mark Gronowski, the Iow…

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, dis…

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…

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 Iow…

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…

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…

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, …

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 pr…

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 lat…

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…

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! To learn more about listener …

The HawkeyeInsider trio is back! The three of them dive into Wednesday's media availability with several Hawkeye playmakers. Can Iowa's wide receivers be a strength for the offense? South Dakota State transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski is back to 100 percent and has been turning heads in practice. The senior oozes leadership and has captured the a…

The Hawkeyes had a GREAT Fourth of July! Iowa landed its No. 1 2026 target in Trey Thompson. He also announced that he would be reclassifying to the 2025 class and would join the team immediately. The Hawkeyes also landed highly-touted DB Darion Jones. Be sure to leave us a five-star review on Apple/Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Stay…

HawkeyeInsider has been THEE go-to place for Iowa Hawkeye fans and it's about to get even better. On July 1, David Eickholt and Sean Bock are thrilled to announce that Eliot Clough has joined the staff. The trio take a dive into the journey surrounding Eliot, what's ahead in the future and why HawkeyeInsider is about to be at the CUTTING EDGE of co…

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The return of the Swarmcast and we couldn't have asked for a bigger guest. Current Indiana Fever superstar and Hawkeyes legend Caitlin Clark stops by to chat about a wide variety of topics. Clark gives her initial thoughts about her jersey being retired, relives some memories throughout her time at Iowa and also talks about her former teammate Kate…

The Hawkeyes are heading out west to take on UCLA in a Big Ten matchup. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss the leading storylines ahead of the matchup, how Iowa matches up with them on both sides of the ball and more. The duo also take a deep dive into how Iowa basketball has looked through the first two games. Who wil…

The Hawkeyes officially have a new starting quarterback. On Monday, Iowa's depth chart was released and Brendan Sullivan was named the starter. Cade McNamara did go down with an injury and it's unclear what his status is moving forward. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock quickly recap Northwestern, discuss what Iowa's offense could look …

The Hawkeyes will not be part of the first 12-team college football playoff after suffering an embarrassing loss to Michigan State. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into how this season hasn't turned out the way many thought, thoughts on Kirk Ferentz's comments regarding quarterback, the issue at cornerback two and muc…

The Hawkeyes conquered Washington in one of the most complete Big Ten games for Iowa over the past couple of years. They are hoping the momentum continues when they travel to East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans. They are fresh off a bye week and will be locked-in to deliver a big win in front of their home crowd. HawkeyeInsider's Da…

The Hawkeyes face their toughest task of the season when they'll travel to Ohio State to take on the No. 3 Buckeyes. Ryan Day's squad doesn't have a lot of weaknesses, so Iowa has spent its week trying to piece together a strategy to put them in a position to win. David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss the Buckeyes, what Iowa has to do in …

The Hawkeyes have reclaimed the Floyd of Rosedale and all of their goals are still in front of them. Kaleb Johnson has continued to prove that he should be considered one of the frontrunners for the Doak Walker Award. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to recap Iowa's win and go in-depth on the coordinators bye week press confere…

The Hawkeyes are 2-1, but had an unconventional win against Troy on Saturday. Kaleb Johnson has emerged as one of the best running backs in college football while Phil Parker's preseason concerns about his secondary are coming true. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up for another episode of the Swarmcast to break it all down. Our …

The Hawkeyes are fresh off a devastating loss to Iowa State and are looking to build some momentum before Big Ten play. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss their final takeaways from Iowa State, the offensive line play, specific players they want to see step up, Kaleb Johnson's dominating start and much much more in thi…

Iowa struggled mightily in the second half in its 20-19 loss to Iowa State on Saturday inside Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes took a 13-0 lead into halftime, but blown opportunities in the first half, lack of execution in the second half, and more errors led to Iowa's loss to the Cyclones and its move to 1-1 on the season. The margin for error for th…

The Hawkeyes are going to face their biggest early test of the 2024 season when Iowa State comes to Kinnick Stadium seeking an upset. Iowa's offense put up 40 points against Illinois State, including 34 in the second-half. The Hawkeye defense forced a pair of turnovers while special teams showcased its potential for the season. Can Iowa exploit Iow…

The Hawkeyes put together a compelling second-half that included 34 points to demolish Illinois State 40-0. For the first time in his Iowa career, quarterback Cade McNamara was 100 percent healthy. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock get together to discuss McNamara's stellar second half, the offensive explosion, Iowa's defense and what t…