Award-winning sports writers Chad Leistikow (Des Moines Register) and Scott Dochterman (The Athletic) are bonafide experts on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Conference. If you want the inside scoop on the happenings in Iowa City and the entire Big Ten, you won’t find a better spot than Legends and Listeners.
Iowa heads to Seattle for a HUGE matchup with Washington, and the quarterback situation is still one of the biggest questions surrounding the Hawkeyes. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa’s loss to Ohio State, Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Heklinski, the struggling run game, Iowa’s defense, and what it will take to beat the Huskies.
The guys also look back at an incredible Iowa City weekend with ESPN College GameDay, preview Washington’s offense and quarterback Demond Williams Jr., and make their picks for Iowa-Washington and the biggest games around the Big Ten.
Plus, Panic, Concern, or All Good? As the halfway point of the season approaches, Chad and Scott break down a few aspects of the Hawkeyes and determine where the team is at.
Presented by GameDay Men's Health.
00:00 Intro
01:38 Iowa-Ohio State Recap
08:50 Ohio State Is Just That Good
15:00 Panic, Concern or All Good?
27:00 Iowa’s Quarterback Situation
35:00 Iowa Heads to Seattle
41:00 Iowa-Washington Preview
49:00 Can Iowa Stop Demond Williams Jr.?
58:00 Iowa’s Run Game & Offensive Approach
1:05:00 Big Ten Roundup
1:14:00 Big Ten Picks
1:19:49 Iowa-Washington Pick
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1 Oct 2026
Legends & Listeners: Iowa’s Miracle in Ann Arbor, Hank Brown and The Hawkeyes’ Biggest Test
Iowa vs. Ohio State is here, College GameDay is coming to Kinnick Stadium, and Legends & Listeners breaks down everything surrounding the biggest Hawkeye game of the season.
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman look back at Iowa’s incredible 20-19 win over Michigan, including Hank Brown’s game-winning 91-yard drive, Reece Vander Zee’s walk-off touchdown catch, the emergence of Iowa’s passing game, and why the Hawkeyes may have finally found their quarterback.
The guys break down what made the Michigan win so special, where it ranks in Iowa football history, and why it could become even more important depending on how the rest of Iowa’s season unfolds.
Then it’s time for the Ohio State preview. Can Iowa slow down Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin? How aggressive does Kirk Ferentz need to be? Should the Hawkeyes try to shorten the game or attack Ohio State through the air? Chad and Scott discuss Iowa’s running game, the secondary, pass rush, Kinnick Stadium, College GameDay, and what the Hawkeyes need to do to stay competitive against one of the most talented teams in college football.
The guys also discuss Iowa’s recent history against Ohio State, the 2017 upset, the importance of avoiding turnovers and big plays, and why this could be a very different game than the 2022 meeting.
Plus, Chad and Scott run through the biggest Big Ten games of the week before making their Iowa-Ohio State predictions.
Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health.
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24 Sept 2026
Legends & Listeners: Iowa vs. Michigan Could DEFINE the Season! Full Hawkeye-Michigan Breakdown
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.
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