Sunday Rewind: Field Goal Flop | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 19

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Sunday Rewind: Field Goal Flop | CyHawk Talk | Oct. 19

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

Episode Description

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

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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.