The Big One | CyHawk Talk | Nov. 5

CyHawk Talk

The Big One | CyHawk Talk | Nov. 5

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Published on Nov 6, 2025, 10:50:53 AM
Total time: 00:24:58

Episode Description

A win vs No. 9 Oregon could elevate the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes in the College Football Playoff picture.

Iowa hosts Oregon on Saturday (2:40 p.m., CBS) while the Cyclones look to snap a four-game losing streak at TCU (2:30 p.m. FOX).

Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss the matchups on CyHawk Talk.

Show rundown:

1:28 The energy in Carver-Hawkeye for Ben McCollum’s debut was incredible 

4:08 Does Iowa need to throw the ball vs Oregon?

6:07 Is Iowa’s No. 20 ranking too high or too low?

10:57 Will a road trip help the Cyclones snap a losing streak?

14:29 Does Iowa State’s offense need to rely more on its rushing game?

16:05 Iowa State loses another defensive player for the season, Will McLaughlin

18:58 Predictions for Iowa State vs TCU

21:34 Predictions Iowa 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.