Sunday Rewind: Oh So Close | CyHawk Talk | Nov. 9

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Sunday Rewind: Oh So Close | CyHawk Talk | Nov. 9

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Published on Nov 9, 2025, 4:43:48 PM
Total time: 00:25:38

Episode Description

Iowa's college football playoff chances took a hit.

The Hawkeyes nearly beat No. 9 Oregon, but a 39-yard field goal from Oregon kicker Atticus Sappington with three seconds remaining sealed an 18-16 victory.

Iowa State broke a four-game losing streak with a 20-17 win at TCU.

Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss the latest storylines around both teams on CyHawk Talk. 

CyHawk Talk rundown:

1:49 Ethan’s takeaways from Iowa’s loss vs Oregon

7:11 Can Iowa still reach the College Football Playoff?

10:48 Ben’s takeaways from Iowa State’s win at TCU

12:06 What Aiden Flora’s punt return meant for the Cyclones

18:59 Grading Iowa State’s performance against TCU

21:42 Grading Iowa’s performance vs Oregon

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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.