CyHawk Talk
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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The Rematch | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 29
For Iowa State, Saturday's game against Arizona State (12 p.m., TNT) is a rematch of the 2024 Big 12 Championship Game.
Eight Cyclones are listed out for the game while ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt is listed as out and receiver Jordyn Tyson is listed as doubtful.
Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss the latest storylines around Iowa and Iowa State on CyHawk Talk:
0:46 What is going on during Iowa’s bye week
3:00 The 2024 Big 12 Championship looks familiar
4:00 Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt won’t play vs Iowa State
5:57 Will ISU’s special teams improve with Jace Gilbert’s return?
13:16 Predictions for Iowa State’s game against Arizona State
15:51 Why Iowa State has embraced black uniforms
More Episodes
The Weapon Returns | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 22
Everything has changed for Iowa State's red zone offense. Sophomore kicker Kyle Konrardy is back from injury.
Saturday, ISU hosts No. 11 BYU (2:30 p.m. on FOX).
Iowa, looking for its third consecutive victory, hosts Minnesota on Saturday (2:40 p.m. CBS).
Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik preview matchups for the Cyclones and Hawkeyes on CyHawk Talk.
Iowa State storylines Ben is looking for:
2:25 How does kicker Kyle Konrardy’s return impact red zone success?
4:20 Can Iowa State stop the Big 12’s leading rusher LJ Martin?
7:01 ISU needs to minimize its penalties
Iowa storylines Ethan is watching for:
8:30 How does Iowa start faster?
13:28 Both Iowa and Minnesota have a chance to make a national jump with a win
15:45 Iowa’s kicking game still has big questions
18:43 Predictions for Iowa State vs BYU
20:55 Predictions for Iowa vs Minnesota
Sunday Rewind: Field Goal Flop | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 19
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz' decision to attempt a 66-yard field goal nearly cost the Hawkeyes on Saturday against Penn State.
Even though Penn State blocked the kick and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown, Iowa rallied and won 25-24. Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss the decision and implications of Iowa's win along with Iowa State basketball's 71-58 exhibition loss at Creighton.
CyHawk Talk show rundown:
0:44 Takeaways from Iowa State’s 71-58 exhibition loss at Creighton
3:10 More or less optimistic about ISU’s season following Friday?
4:05 Takeaways from Iowa’s win against Penn State
5:48 Kirk Ferentz’ headscratching decision to attempt a 66-yard field goal
9:55 What is the confidence Iowa will continue momentum as schedule difficulty increases?
12:48 There is something wrong with Iowa’s field goal operation
16:46 Ethan’s Hawkeye report card for Penn State game
19:00 Ben’s Cyclone report card for Creighton game
Hoops & House Calls | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 15
Crossover season is here.
As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to host Penn State on Saturday, the Iowa State Cyclones will be back from a Friday night exhibition basketball game at Creighton.
Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss storylines for the Cyclones and Hawkeyes on CyHawk Talk.
Iowa State vs Creighton basketball storylines Ben is watching:
2:50 What will Killyan Toure look like running point?
4:01 How deep will Milan Momcilovic shoot from?
5:40 How much trust has Jamarion Batemon earned?
Iowa vs Penn State storylines Ethan is watching:
7:02 Iowa’s rematch against Devonte Ross
9:35 Will Penn State get a bump without coach James Franklin?
12:18 Can the passing game get back on track?
Saturday’s headline for the Iowa State Cyclones:
15:25 Predictions for Iowa State vs Creighton basketball
Sunday’s headlines for the Iowa Hawkeyes:
16:33 Predictions for Iowa vs Penn State
Sunday Rewind: Decisions, Decisions | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 12
The team that won Cy-Hawk is sputtering. The team that lost is surging.
That's the quirky nature of a college football season as Iowa State has lost two consecutive games following a 24-17 loss to Colorado. Iowa got back on track with a blowout win at Wisconsin and is still in contention for the Big 10 Championship.
ISU gets a much-needed bye week to improve on its details while the Hawkeyes prepare to host a Penn State team that fired coach James Franklin on Sunday.
CyHawk Talk rundown:
1:10 Takeaways from Iowa State’s loss at Colorado
2:40 What’s next for Iowa State?
6:58: Takeaways from Iowa’s win at Wisconsin
11:50 What does Penn State firing James Franklin mean for Iowa game?
16:06 Iowa State grades vs Colorado
19:35 Iowa grades vs Rutgers
The Injury Bug | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 1
College football is in full swing, and so are the injuries.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski has a bye week to recover from a knee injury before Iowa plays at Wisconsin on Oct. 11.
The Cyclones don't have the luxury of a bye to adjust after big losses in their secondary. Corners Jeremiah Cooper and Jontez Williams are both out for the season with ACL injuries. ISU will rely on Lindenwood transfer Tre Bell and redshirt freshman Quentin Taylor Jr. to lock down the corners of the defense.
Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss the latest storylines with the Hawkeyes and Cyclones on CyHawk Talk.
CyHawk Talk rundown:
Iowa storylines Ethan is watching:
1:25 The latest on Mark Gronowski’s health
5:01 It’s time to be a little alarmed about Iowa’s kicking game
7:18 Iowa women’s basketball gets a massive commit in McKenna Woliczko
Iowa State storylines Ben is watching:
10:00 What the losses of Jeremiah Cooper and Jontez Williams mean for ISU
13:30 Which Brendan Sorsby will show up for Cincinnati?
13:58 Will Chase Smith get an opportunity for an important field goal?
Predicting headlines from Iowa State and Cincinnati:
16:39 Ben's predicts three headlines for Sunday
Prove It Game | CyHawk Talk | Sept. 17
Iowa has a chance to make a statement. Iowa State sits idle.
Week four of the college football season could reveal a lot about Iowa with a matchup at Rutgers on Friday (7:05 p.m. FOX) and something about the respect No. 12 ISU gets in the AP Poll as the Cyclones sit idle.
Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss what they are looking for this week and predict what Saturday's headlines will be after the Iowa game:
Things Ethan is watching for in Iowa's game at Rutgers
1:25 Can Iowa’s passing game maintain what it did against UMass?
2:30 Iowa’s questionable running back situation
6:19 This is a “Prove it” game for Iowa
Things Ben is watching for on Iowa State's bye week
8:45 Re-ranking the most difficult games on ISU’s schedule
10:28 Iowa State might have a kicking problem
13:35 How much respect will an idle Iowa State get in the AP Poll?
Predicting headlines after Iowa's game
Friday Knight Blues
Return of the Wide Receivers
No More No Boyz
Questions for Iowa, Iowa State as conference play looms | CyHawk Talk | Sept. 14
Wins for Iowa and Iowa State football on Saturday don't mean all the questions are answered.
Iowa beat UMass 47-7 and enters Big 10 play with both its wins coming against overmatched opponents. ISU scraped by Arkansas State 24-16 and avoided an upset loss thanks to clutch offense and timely Red Wolves penalties.
Beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens discuss the games and hand out report cards for the Hawkeyes and Cyclones on a rewind episode of CyHawk Talk.
Show rundown:
0:30 Ethan has issues with 0-2 Notre Dame being ranked in the week four AP Poll
4:01 ISU’s schedule is difficult but not because of its opponents
6:45 What will ISU’s offense look like without tight ends?
8:35 Addressing the $4 million elephant in the room
11:55 Kirk Ferentz stands alone
15:06 Postgame vibe of Ferentz funeral
17:33 Can Iowa’s passing game keep it going in the Big 10?
18:49 Ethan’s idea to fix Iowa State’s football scheduling
24:38 Ben’s Iowa State report card
28:15 Ethan’s Iowa report card
Tune Up Week | CyHawk Talk | Sept. 10
Iowa and Iowa state beat reporters Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens share their takeaways from Iowa State's 16-13 Cy-Hawk win and preview Saturday's games.
Show rundown:
2:05 Arkansas State will be a measuring stick for how far ISU has come since the loss at Ohio
5:30 There is a weird trend surrounding Iowa State’s defense
7:45 Iowa State running backs should have a field day
12:46 UMass is a potential get-right game for Mark Gronowski
14:22 What will Iowa’s playcalling look like?
16:40 Does Kirk Ferentz have his thumbprint on Iowa’s offense?
18:20 Iowa’s depth chart Monday didn’t match Saturday’s press conference
21:00 Sunday’s Iowa State headlines today
24:00 Sunday’s Iowa headlines today
Sunday Rewind: Week 1 Reaction | CyHawk Talk | Sept. 1
The taste in the mouths of the Hawkeyes and Cyclones after Saturday is distinctly different.
Both Iowa and ISU defeated FCS opponents in their home openers. Iowa beat UAlbany 34-7 while ISU routed South Dakota 55-7.
Iowa's offense struggled to throw the ball with new quarterback Mark Gronowski, while Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht completed 19-of-20 passes in a 55-7 rout.
Iowa reporter Ethan Petrik and Iowa State reporter Ben Hutchens react to games in a Cy-Hawk Talk rewind show.
CyHawk Talk rundown:
0:00 Ethan admits he “Doesn’t know ball” after betting South Dakota would cover the spread against Iowa State.
1:28 Iowa State played like it wasn’t in Ireland last week.
3:50 So far, the Cyclones haven’t shown an improved pass rush.
5:26 Could Aiden Flora be a third running back option for ISU this season?
7:00 Iowa State fans are confident entering Cy-Hawk. That could be problematic.
8:30 It’s not time to overreact about Iowa’s offense.
10:55 That was a dud of a debut for Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski.
13:37 Iowa’s defense got gashed by a running quarterback.
14:50 Ben is disappointed by UAlbany’s not bringing a great dane to the game.
Portals & Playoffs | CyHawk Talk | Dec. 4
Iowa State and Iowa beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss the matchup challenge Arizona State presents Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship and the way ISU could win.
Timestamps:
- 1:30 Iowa State’s 2020 Big 12 Championship Game appearance comes to mind this week
- 3:18 Ben is concerned for Iowa State’s chances stopping Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo
- 4:17 Iowa State has struggled this season against elite running backs like Devin Neal and RJ Harvey
- 5:02 Ethan got to watch Skattebo played at Sacramento State
- 6:12 The impact of Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson’s injury
- 6:58 Kaleb Johnson is going to the NFL
- 7:20 Cade McNamara is looking to play a seventh year of college football somewhere other than Iowa
- 9:06 How did Iowa fans take the McNamara and Johnson departures?
- 11:16 An Iowa basketball game-winner threw it back to 2019
- 15:03 Sunday’s headlines today
Sunday Rewind: Win & In | CyHawk Talk | Dec. 1
Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss Iowa State's first 10-win season, the Cyclones advancing to the Big 12 Championship and if Iowa State's football program passed by Iowa's.
1:20 Why this has felt like an Iowa State season of destiny
1:37 Avery Johnson’s intentional grounding for a safety is maybe one of the worst plays Ethan has seen all season
2:38 It’s incredible how far Iowa State has come since its last Big 12 Championship Game appearance
4:20 Quarterback play has allowed Iowa State’s football program to pass by Iowa’s
6:40 Iowa’s first half against Nebraska was as bad as its been all year
8:20 “Handshake Gate” in the Iowa-Nebraska game got overshadowed by rivalry week fights
9:42 Ethan gets straight to the facts
12:00 However you slice it, it’s win-and-in for the Cyclones
14:43 This is as good as Ben feels as good about Iowa State’s playoff chances since it started 7-0.