Legends & Listeners: 24-Team Playoff Momentum, Pollard Fires Shots & Big Ten Meetings Recap

Legends & Listeners: Primetime Cy-Hawk, 24-Team Playoff Debate & Senate Bill For College Sports

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the massive news of Iowa vs. Iowa State under the lights at Kinnick, debate the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, and dive into the growing push for a 24-team College Football Playoff. 🌙 Cy-Hawk under the lights returns For the first time since 2016, Iowa and Iowa State will meet at night in Kinnick Stadium. Chad and Scott discuss the history of night Cy-Hawk games, unforgettable moments from the rivalry, and why this year’s matchup feels enormous for both programs. 🔥 Iowa HAS to win this game With the Hawkeyes favored early and a manageable opening schedule, Chad explains why this is the perfect opportunity for Iowa to reassert control of the rivalry after losing three of the last four meetings. 🏈 Could Cy-Hawk disappear after 2027? The rivalry is only scheduled through 2027, and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark’s push for a 10-game conference schedule raises real questions about the future of the series. 🏆 24-team playoff debate heats up Scott explains why college football may be heading toward massive playoff expansion — and why more teams would actually keep more fan bases engaged late into the season. 📺 Also discussed: • Iowa football kickoff times announced • Jan Jensen landing a home-and-home with UConn • Ted Cruz’s proposed college sports legislation • Why rivalry games still matter in modern college football Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Legends & Listeners: 24-Team Playoff Momentum, Pollard Fires Shots & Big Ten Meetings Recap

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the biggest takeaways from the Big Ten meetings in Los Angeles, including growing momentum for a 24-team College Football Playoff, Jamie Pollard’s viral comments about the SEC and Big Ten, and new Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum’s vision for the Hawkeyes. 🏈 The Big Ten is ALL-IN on 24 teams Scott reports directly from the Big Ten meetings where Tony Petitti and league leaders pushed hard for a 24-team playoff model featuring home playoff games and expanded access across the conference. 🔥 Jamie Pollard goes viral The Iowa State AD says the Big Ten and SEC should “just break away already” — but take all their sports with them. Chad and Scott discuss the fallout and how Big Ten athletic directors reacted behind the scenes. ✈️ Also included: • Why the SEC is hesitant about playoff expansion • How Iowa would’ve benefited from a 24-team format • The coming scheduling chaos in football and basketball Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Legends & Listeners: What Iowa teams could have made an expanded CFP? McCollum Extension and more

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Iowa’s brutal early Big Ten football schedule, debate the future of a possible 24-team College Football Playoff, and revisit which Kirk Ferentz teams could’ve made legitimate postseason runs. Plus: Nebraska’s offseason hype machine fires up again, Ben McCollum gets extended at Iowa, and the Hawkeye women add roster depth through the portal and international recruiting. 🏈 Iowa-Washington on Friday night The guys discuss Fox’s TV strategy, the challenge of Iowa’s gauntlet stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington, and why the Hawkeyes must win one of those games to stay in playoff contention. 🏆 24-team CFP gaining momentum? Could college football expand again already? Chad and Doc discuss Tony Petitti’s playoff push, conference championship concerns, and how many Ferentz-era Iowa teams would’ve made the field. 🔥 Which Iowa team could’ve made a playoff run? The debate includes 2002, 2008, 2015, 2019, and even the 2023 Hawkeyes. Doc makes the case for the loaded 2019 roster as Iowa’s sneaky playoff threat. 🌽 Nebraska is talking big… again Anthony Colandrea says Nebraska wants national championships — but the guys explain why Husker hype season keeps crashing into reality. 🏀 Ben McCollum gets paid Iowa locks up its new men’s basketball coach with a contract extension. What does it mean long-term, and what will Iowa need to do to keep him happy? ⛹️ Hawkeye women add depth pieces The show breaks down Iowa women’s basketball additions Bria Medina and Swedish forward Ella Stromdahl, plus Jan Jensen’s offensive plans for next season. 🎙️ Also included: • Coaches vs. Cancer discussion • Carroll Hawkeye Club turnout • Why Iowa fans are energized again Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Legends & Listeners: Is the Big Ten better than the SEC? Responses from Big Ten Fan Survey

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive deep into Scott’s massive Big Ten fan survey from The Athletic — and the results are fascinating. 🏈 Has the Big Ten officially passed the SEC? Fans weigh in on conference strength, leadership, TV deals, NIL, private equity, and the future of the College Football Playoff. 🐤 How Iowa fans REALLY feel about Kirk Ferentz The guys break down survey responses about Ferentz, Beth Goetz, Iowa’s future, and whether the Hawkeyes can realistically compete for a national title in the next five years. 🌽 Nebraska fans sound defeated Some of the most brutally honest responses in the survey came from Husker fans — and Scott shares the best ones. 🧀 Wisconsin’s identity crisis Is Wisconsin actually in worse shape than Nebraska right now? 🎙️ Plus: • Tony Petitti under pressure • The Big Ten TV plan • 16-team vs 24-team playoff talk • Why Iowa fans may appreciate Kirk Ferentz more than ever • The changing future of college athletics Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Legends & Listeners: Record NFL Draft Weekend, QB Battle Brewing & What We Learned This Spring

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down an eventful weekend for Iowa Football. 🏈 Historic NFL Draft for Iowa The Hawkeyes send 7 players to the NFL Draft + 6 UDFA signings, the most in the 7-round era—highlighting elite development under Kirk Ferentz and a program that’s as healthy as ever. 📈 Is This One of Iowa’s Best Teams Ever? Does the 2025 squad get underrated? The guys debate how this team stacks up historically—and whether it could hang with past Ferentz-era teams. ⚔️ Quarterback Battle Breakdown Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski is very real. What matters more—stats or “feel”? And who actually gives Iowa the best chance to win? 🎯 Spring Ball Takeaways • Wide receiver room shows real upside (if they stay healthy) • Secondary looks strong with young talent emerging • Defensive line raises major concerns heading into the season 🔥 Pressure on the Offense All eyes are on OC Tim Lester to: • Pick the right QB • Develop a real passing attack • Maximize one of Iowa’s most intriguing skill groups in years 📊 Big Ten Fan Survey Tease Do fans trust their programs? Has the Big Ten passed the SEC? And why does everyone hate Michigan? Plus: NFL Draft stories, roster outlook, and why Iowa might be building toward something even bigger in 2027. Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]