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Instant Iowa: Iowa STOMPS Washington 41-24! Is Jeremy Heklinski the New QB1?
Iowa football dominates Washington 41-24 on the road as the Hawkeyes head into the bye week at 5-1! Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs break down Iowa’s 5th win of the season and what it means for the rest of the Hawkeyes’ schedule.
Is Jeremy Hecklinski now Iowa’s starting quarterback? The guys discuss Hecklinski’s breakout performance, the quarterback debate with Hank Brown, Tim Lester’s offense, Iowa’s explosive rushing and passing attack, and what the win says about Kirk Ferentz’s team moving forward.
Plus, Iowa finally puts its West Coast struggles behind it, the Hawkeyes get a much-needed bye week, and the guys look ahead to Minnesota and the second half of the season.
Presented by Fareway Meat and Grocery.
00:00 Iowa Dominates Washington 41-24
03:48 Is Jeremy Heklinski Iowa’s New QB1?
08:00 The Hawkeyes’ Quarterback Situation
12:00 Iowa’s Offense Finds Its Rhythm
15:30 Why the Final Score Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
18:00 Iowa’s Biggest Takeaways From the Win
21:00 The Hawkeyes’ Offensive Breakthrough
24:30 What Iowa Needs to Clean Up
28:00 How Good Can This Iowa Team Be?
32:00 Iowa’s Big Ten Outlook
35:00 Looking Ahead to Minnesota
40:00 The Bye Week and What Comes Next
3 Oct 2026
Instant Iowa: Buckeyes Hand Hawkeyes First Loss
Iowa suffers its first loss of the season, falling 31-14 to Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium. Andrew Downs and Todd Brommelkamp break down what went wrong for the Hawkeyes, Jeremiah Smith’s huge impact, Iowa’s struggling run game, the offensive line, and the biggest questions coming out of the loss.
The guys also discuss Hank Brown’s injury, Jeremy Hecklinski’s impressive relief appearance, whether Iowa has a quarterback question, the defensive front, and what the Hawkeyes need to fix before Friday night’s trip to Washington. Despite the loss, the season is far from over for Iowa.
Instant Iowa presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.
27 Sept 2026
Instant Iowa: IOWA STUNS MICHIGAN on the LAST PLAY!
Iowa just pulled off one of the wildest wins in recent Hawkeye football history! The No. 17 Hawkeyes stunned No. 18 Michigan 20-19 at the Big House on a LAST-SECOND touchdown from Hank Brown to Reese Vander Zee.
Chris Hassel and Andrew Downs react LIVE to Iowa’s incredible walk-off victory, break down the final drive, and relive all the crazy moments that made this win possible. Braeden Jackson’s 99-yard kickoff return, Tony Diaz’s tipped pass, Iowa’s defensive stops, Hank Brown’s clutch throws, and Reese Vander Zee’s game-winning touchdown all take center stage.
Plus, what does this signature road win mean for Iowa’s College Football Playoff hopes? Can the Hawkeyes compete with Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium next week? And how much confidence should Iowa have in Hank Brown after winning his first road start?
Iowa is 4-0, and the Hawkeyes are officially dreaming BIG.
Instant Iowa presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.
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