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A podcast dedicated to Iowa and Iowa State fans, friends and followers. Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens offer expert analysis of the Hawkeyes and Cyclones.

  1. 12/20/2025

    Emergency Podcast: Bye Bye Rocco | CyHawk Talk | Dec. 20

    Iowa State junior quarterback Rocco Becht is transferring. The past three seasons as starting quarterback, Becht has led ISU to 26 wins, the Big 12 Championship game and two wins against Iowa. Now, after coach Matt Campbell left ISU for Penn State, Becht is also leaving Ames. Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss Becht's intention to enter the portal and what is next for ISU at quarterback. CyHawk Talk rundown: 0:20 Reaction to Rocco Becht entering the transfer portal 1:34 Becht’s message to Cyclone fans 4:18 Jimmy Rogers is in (another) tough spot 5:49 Speculating what could be next for Rocco Becht 7:45 Alex Manske and Connor Moberly are leaders in the clubhouse for next year’s quarterback 10:40 What will ISU’s offense look like next season? 12:04 Iowa State doesn’t have a quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class

    18 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    The Latest On ... | CyHawk Talk | Dec. 18

    There is just one football game left on the schedule for Iowa. Bring on basketball season. Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss the top Iowa and Iowa State storylines on CyHawk Talk. Show rundown: 0:54 Are the AP polls fair to the Cyclones and Hawkeyes? 5:18 Addy Brown steals hope from UNI 8:52 Iowa State basketball's vulnerability 10:55 How has Iowa State replaced Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert 14:00 What is guard Emely Rodriguez’ status with Iowa? 21:28 Ben McCollum thinks moral victories are poison

    29 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Mr. Rogers' Cyclones | CyHawk Talk | Dec. 11

    Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers' first week on the job and Cy-Hawk men's and women's basketball. CyHawk Talk rundown: 1:11 Early impressions of Jimmy Rogers 4:10 Will ISU’s black uniforms die without Matt Campbell? 10:15 Can Iowa State football retain its football roster? 14:10 Iowa State women get first Cy-Hawk basketball win since 2021 22:24 Iowa freshmen women held serve 22:48 Audi Crooks gets emotional thinking of her dad 24:36 Analyzing what Cy-Hawk means on the men’s side

    33 min

  4. 12/06/2025

    Instant Reaction: Iowa State Coaching Change | CyHawk Talk | Dec. 5

    In one of the most surreal days in the history of Iowa State athletics, Matt Campbell, the winningest coach in school history, has left.  About 10 minutes after Campbell took a job at Penn State, news broke that ISU had hired Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers as successor. Rogers is the 33rd coach in school history. Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik react to the news on an emergency edition of CyHawk Talk.

    22 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    Right or Wrong? | CyHawk Talk | Dec. 4

    Both the Hawkeyes and Cyclones are looking for a ninth win in a bowl game.  With the 2025 season winding down, beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens look back at their bold preseason predictions for Iowa and Iowa State.  Read: 3 Bold predictions for Iowa's 2025 season Read: 3 Bold predictions for Iowa State's 2025 season CyHawk Talk rundown: 1:27 Mark Gronowski did not throw for 1,000 yards 2:12 Iowa did not have a 1,000 yard receiver or rusher 3:30 Iowa failed to get two wins against 2024 CFB teams 6:43 A tight end still has a chance to lead ISU in receiving yards 7:33 Matt Campbell got his first Cy-Hawk home win 8:10 Iowa State has only worn its all-black uniforms once this season 15:23 Grades for Iowa’s 2025 season 20:10 Grades for Iowa State’s 2025 season

    27 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Sunday Rewind: ISU Honor Roll | CyHawk Talk | Nov. 23

    Iowa receiver Kaden Wetjen stands alone in the Hawkeyes' record book. Has he become the greatest return-man in Iowa history? Wetjen's 62-yard punt return for a touchdown against Michigan State is the sixth score off a kick in his career. It moved him past Tim Dwight's program record for return touchdowns.  Does that make him Iowa's greatest return man? Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss on CyHawk Talk. Show rundown: 0:39 Somehow, the Cyclones have a chance to have a historic season 1:55 Iowa State is rushing the ball better than it ever has under Matt Campbell 2:32 Rocco Becht looks healthy and it made a difference 5:15 Kaden Wetjen sets Iowa’s return record 8:10 It didn’t feel like Iowa played well enough to win 10:42 Drew Steven’s walk-off winner 13:57 Report card for Iowa State’s win vs Kansas 16:02 Report card for Iowa’s win against Michigan State

    22 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    Cyclones A Success? | CyHawk Talk | Nov. 19

    Iowa State began the 2025 season so well that it reset expectations. The Cyclones slayed a Big 12 rival in Ireland and returned home to defeat Iowa. ISU got off to a 5-0 start, and the goal of returning to the Big 12 Championship and breaking into the College Football Playoff looked attainable. A four-game losing streak made those aspirations impossible. But now, with the Cyclones coming off a win at TCU and a bye week, could they win their final three games and call it a successful season?  Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss the top storylines for Iowa and Iowa State on CyHawk Talk. Show rundown: 0:51 Does Ben expect to see backup Iowa State quarterbacks Alex Manske or Connor Moberly? 4:50 Finally, Jalon Daniels will play his last game against Iowa State 8:23 Zaimir Hawk is showing he could be an adequate Dom Orange replacement 9:57 Does Michigan’s 2024 upset motivate Iowa? 12:30 Iowa’s warring motivations for Saturday 14:08 The places Iowa is dealing with injuries 19:16 Predictions for Iowa State vs Kansas 22:20 Predictions for Iowa vs Michigan State 23:59 Does Iowa State winning out mean 2025 is a success?

    28 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    Iowa Heads West | CyHawk Talk | Nov. 12

    After a heartbreaking 18-16 loss vs Oregon last week, Iowa's College Football Playoff hopes are all but extinguished.  The Hawkeyes (6-3 overall, 4-2 Big 12) are ranked No. 21 in the College Football Playoff rankings and are looking to get a win vs No. 17 USC on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive. Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss the happenings of Iowa State's bye week and Iowa's west coast trip on CyHawk Talk.  CyHawk Talk rundown: 02:19 Impressions of Iowa State president-elect Dr. David Cook 04:52 Running through Iowa State basketball’s 2026 signing class 05:39 Ben thinks the Cyclone basketball team is ahead of schedule 09:26 Iowa’s No. 21 College Football Ranking isn’t worst-case scenario 11:52 The west coast hasn’t been kind to the Hawkeyes 17:00 Ethan’s predictions for Iowa’s game at USC

    20 min
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A podcast dedicated to Iowa and Iowa State fans, friends and followers. Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens offer expert analysis of the Hawkeyes and Cyclones.

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  • Creator
    Lee Enterprises
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    CyHawk Talk