Published on Oct 20, 2025, 9:33:15 AM
Total time: 00:22:25
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
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.