Legends & Listeners

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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.

  1. 2d ago

    Legends & Listeners: Can Iowa Shut Down Iowa State?

    Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down everything surrounding Saturday night's Iowa vs. Iowa State showdown at Kinnick Stadium. The guys revisit Iowa's dominant 40-0 win over Northern Illinois and discuss what they actually learned from the Hawkeyes' opening game, including the ongoing quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. They also dive into: • Whether Iowa should continue rotating Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski • Iowa's dominant offensive line and Kamari Moulton's breakout performance • Tony Diaz's impressive Iowa debut • The emergence of Iowa's young defensive players • Jaylen Raynor and the biggest concerns surrounding Iowa State's offense • The matchup between Iowa's offensive line and Iowa State's defensive line • Why turnovers could decide the Cy-Hawk game • Iowa State's best path to an upset at Kinnick • The impact of Kinnick Stadium at night • Why Iowa's experience and chemistry could be a major advantage Chad and Scott also discuss Kirk Ferentz's "no self-imposed ceilings" message, the importance of Iowa's Big Ten schedule, the Michigan-Western Michigan replay controversy, and the biggest Week 2 games around the conference. Plus, the guys make their final Iowa vs. Iowa State score predictions. Can Iowa State make this another classic? Or will Iowa take control and win decisively at Kinnick? Subscribe to Iowa Everywhere for complete Iowa Hawkeyes and Big Ten coverage all season long! Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legends & Listeners: Can Iowa Shut Down Iowa State?

  2. Sep 3

    Legends & Listeners: Iowa Football Is FINALLY Here! Big Questions Before Northern Illinois

    Iowa football game week is finally here! Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman get ready for the Hawkeyes' Week 1 matchup against Northern Illinois, breaking down the biggest questions surrounding Iowa as the 2026 season begins. The guys discuss the Iowa quarterback situation, what they're watching for from the Hawkeyes in the opener, and what could tell us about this Iowa team early in the season. They also look at Iowa's expectations entering the year and how the Hawkeyes fit into a wide-open Big Ten race. Plus, Chad and Scott continue their Big Ten season predictions, diving into win totals across the league. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legends & Listeners: Iowa Football Is FINALLY Here! Big Questions Before Northern Illinois

  3. Aug 27

    Legends & Listeners: Iowa's Entire 2026 Season Predicted Game by Game

    How many games will Iowa football win in 2026? Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman go game by game through the Hawkeyes' entire 2026 schedule, predicting the outcome of every matchup and revealing where they expect Iowa to finish in the Big Ten. The guys break down Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska, identifying Iowa's biggest challenges, potential upset opportunities, and the games the Hawkeyes absolutely need to win. How will they fare in a brutal stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? They also discuss how the quarterback battle between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, Iowa's defense, offensive line, and overall roster could affect those game-by-game predictions - and whether Iowa has a realistic path to a double-digit-win season and the College Football Playoff. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legends & Listeners: Iowa's Entire 2026 Season Predicted Game by Game

  4. Aug 16

    Legends & Listeners: Is Jeremy Hecklinski the Clear Choice for Iowa? Kids' Day Reaction!

    Iowa football's quarterback competition may have taken a major turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids Day. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance, his accuracy and quick release, and why the redshirt freshman may now be firmly in control of the battle with Hank Brown. The guys also examine Hank Brown's struggles and why the competition isn't over despite them. Plus, they break down Iowa's talented group of receivers and running backs, concerns along the defensive line and at kicker, the depth of the linebackers and secondary, the offensive line, and Tom Moore's fascinating impact on Iowa's offense. 🏈 In this episode: • Jeremy Heklinski's dominant Kids Day performance • Has Hecklinski won Iowa's QB competition? • Hank Brown's struggles • Jimmy Sullivan's impressive performance • Iowa's quarterback decision and Kirk Ferentz's approach • Evan James, DJ Vonnahme, Reece Vander Zee & Iowa's receiving corps • LJ Phillips and the Iowa running back competition • Is Iowa's defense actually a concern? • Defensive line questions • Concerns about the kicking game • Tom Moore's impact on Tim Lester and the Iowa offense Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legends & Listeners: Is Jeremy Hecklinski the Clear Choice for Iowa? Kids' Day Reaction!

  5. Aug 13

    Legends & Listeners: The Biggest Questions Ahead of Kids' Day

    Iowa football is finally here. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the latest Hawkeye storylines ahead of Kids' Day. The guys discuss what they're watching for and the questions they have going into Iowa's annual open scrimmage. Plus, Chad and Scott look ahead to the return of NFL preseason football and the excitement surrounding the start of football season. 🏈 In this episode: • Where does the QB battle stand? • Iowa football Kids' Day • Media Day preview • What to watch as football season approaches • Hawkeyes in the NFL Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legends & Listeners: The Biggest Questions Ahead of Kids' Day

  6. Aug 6

    Legends & Listeners: Everything to Watch as Iowa Football Opens Fall Camp

    Iowa football is officially back. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the Hawkeyes' opening week of fall camp by going position-by-position, discussing the quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, the revamped wide receiver room, Iowa's loaded tight ends, a deep running back rotation, concerns along the defensive line, and why this team still has the pieces to compete for a College Football Playoff berth. Plus, the guys react to Iowa's preseason Coaches Poll ranking and preview the biggest storylines to watch throughout camp. 🏈 In this episode: • Iowa opens 2026 fall camp • Coaches Poll reaction: Are the Hawkeyes ranked correctly? • Position-by-position preview of the offense • Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback • Reece Vander Zee, Tony Diaz & Iowa's young receivers • Why Iowa's tight end room could be elite • Running back depth • Can the defensive line replace three NFL Draft picks? • Why Phil Parker faces one of his biggest coaching challenges • Special teams questions heading into Week 1 • Early expectations for Iowa's 2026 season Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legends & Listeners: Everything to Watch as Iowa Football Opens Fall Camp

  7. Aug 4

    Legends & Listeners: Big Ten Media Days Takeaways, Cignetti Shines & Ferentz's Biggest Surprise

    Chad Leistikow returns from vacation to catch up with Scott Dochterman after three days at Big Ten Media Days. The guys discuss the extension of the Cy-Hawk rivalry through 2031, Kirk Ferentz's surprising comments about transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz, the Big Ten Media Poll, playoff contenders, coaches under pressure, and what the proposed Save College Sports Act could mean for Iowa, Iowa State, and the future of college athletics. 🏈 In this episode: • Cy-Hawk officially extended through 2031 • Why Kirk Ferentz is excited about Tony Diaz • Scott's biggest takeaways from Big Ten Media Days • Is Oregon the team to beat? • Can Matt Campbell's Penn State become a playoff contender? • Curt Cignetti steals the show • Which coaches are under the most pressure? • Why Wisconsin and Michigan face critical seasons • Save College Sports Act explained Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Legends & Listeners: Big Ten Media Days Takeaways, Cignetti Shines & Ferentz's Biggest Surprise

  8. Jul 23

    Legends & Listeners: Post Malone's Troll, Indispensable Hawkeyes, Big Ten Media Days

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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.

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    Iowa Everywhere
  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
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