Hawkeye 4dt Podcast

While the 24th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes are never the prettiest car on the lot, they once again prove the doubters (including your favorite Hawkeye 4DT commentators) wrong with a 15-6 win on the road in windy and rainy Madison (helping at least one of those 4DT commentators cash in on the money-line / under parlay to cap off a nice weekend in Las Vegas). After that improbable B1G West win up at Camp Randall that saw your Iowa Hawks put together a defensive gem and just enough offense to pull off the loser-leaves-town upset over the Wisconsin Badgers, we go from the Bull to the Pig as Iowa takes on Minnesota back in Kinnick.  In this game, PJ Fleck will try to beat Iowa for the first time ever and Minnesota will look to pick up its first road win in Iowa City since 1999. While Brian and Zach enjoyed the win and acknowledge the B1G West standings, there were still plenty of things to discuss, including an anemic offense that found just one big play (which was enough to win the game) and another serious injury to o

While Iowa has posted a 5-1 record through the first half of the season, we have all been looking forward to this weekend - the de facto B1G West Championship game at Camp Randall. Before turning to the much anticipated showdown with the Badgers, the guys look back at another (ugly) win against Purdue, which included the best rushing attack of the season, the worst passing performance in four decades, and finding a new way to win a game in 2023. After looking back, Brian and Zach look forward to the Wisconsin matchup - a well-known foe, with a new look approach. Download this week to see how the guys believe the Hawks will fare on Saturday in a battle for first place in the West! You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

Welcome to the Deacon Hill era at Iowa! In this week's episode, the Hawkeye 4DT guys get into the good (Iowa won), the bad (the offense, still), and the ugly (QB1's likely season ending injury). We went into the game against Sparty knowing that we wouldn't be able to make any final conclusions about any offensive progress, but any hope of a smooth progression ended when Cade McNamara went down at the two yard line and didn't get back up under his own power. Brian and Zach discuss that, what they saw from the Deacon Hill- led offense from there, and the excitement of the fourth quarter. Of course, after the last two weeks, positivity is still hard to come by, but, hey, at least there are some second down topics to discuss this week!  Check out this week’s episode to see what the guys expect to see when the Boilermakers come to town this upcoming Saturday! You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with

In an episode where there is both nothing to say and plenty to say, the guys get on the therapy couch and talk through Saturday’s embarrassing 31-0 loss in prime time. Brian and Zach discuss both the micro and macro from the loss to Penn State, including what it means to be a fan of Iowa football in 2023 and where to go from here. Please download and listen this week - while this episode is lighter on structure than usual, it includes plenty of emotion and goes deep on many aspects of modern Hawkeye football including the obviously recent lean years on offense, the inability to compete with the top teams in the B1G, and changes the guys hope to see. But, we all know what hope does for you as an Iowa fan these days . . . You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

After two long years, the Iowa offense finally won a game in blowout fashion after cruising to a dominant 41-10 win over Western Michigan. Don’t let the score fool you, though, as it was not always smooth sailing on Saturday and the win came at a great cost as it appeared that Luke Lachey will be lost for the season. Brian and Zach do celebrate the positives this week, in particular an effective and efficient running game that has not been seen in Iowa City for a while, but the guys discuss some of the issues coming out of this weekend’s contest - including Iowa’s slow start and the rash of injuries on offensive side of the ball.  Brian and Zach also take a look at Saturday’s prime time matchup at Penn State as conference play starts up - business certainly picks up in a hurry with Iowa taking on a top 10 Nittany Lion squad on the road. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on

The Cy-Hawk Trophy is back home in Iowa City after a 20-13 Iowa win on the road in Ames! After another fast start and the first defensive score of the season, your Hawks held on to go 2-0 on the young season. It was not always easy on Saturday - join Brian and Zach as they break down what they saw, both the good and the bad and ultimately what gave Iowa the edge to stay unbeaten After that the guys turn their focus toward Saturday’s final non-conference game against Western Michigan, and while there is not as much time spent breaking down the Xs and Os of Saturday’s contest, they do take a bit of trip down memory lane to look at the last time the then-PJ Fleck Broncos came to Iowa City and the good times had by those in the black and gold! You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

No matter what happens the rest of the season, Hawkeye Fans will always have that first quarter against Utah State. At least that is kind of how it felt by the end of Saturday’s 24-14 win with Cade McNamara sitting on the sidelines while Deacon Hill tried to chuck the ball over the mountains. Of course, while it was easy to overreact to Iowa’s lightning fast start, it was just as easy to overreact to some of the struggles during the week 1 contest.  To provide some perspective, Brian and Zach first look around the B1G West to see how Iowa’s 2023 debut stacked up to the rest of West.  The Hawkeye 4DT guys then complete their standard weekly breakdown by diving into a few positive takeaways from Saturday and highlighting a couple of areas of concern as the team heads into “Hate Week” against ISU. Download and listen this week to see whether the guys think Iowa can build some momentum in Ames, or whether the dream of 15-0 crashes down before it even gets off the ground. You can download and subscribe to the Haw

And just like that, it is finally game week #1 for your 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes! This week, Brian and Zach provide their first “Four Down Territory” breakdown of the season as they look at Iowa’s first opponent of the year - the Aggies of Utah State. Good news is that we are in the “nothing but optimism” stage of the season, but in true Hawkeye 4DT fashion, the guys still find some areas of concern (though not really sure what the issue is, it is 100% clear that our transfer QB will be starting - what’s that, we have two transfer QBs? That certainly muddies the water a bit . . .). But before Drew Stevens gets his boot into the first kickoff for the season, the guys also wanted to get their season win/loss predictions on record - download today to see how your season predictions stack up! You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #Iowa

This week the guys round out the pre-season shows with their deep dive on the special teams units before handing out the coveted 4DT Pre-Season Awards! First, on special teams - while we have all grown accustomed to "Punting is Winning" and are hoping that this year "Winning is Winning," it is good to know that there are no camp battles or uncertainty in the place kicking and punting duties with the starters returning 2023, both of whom had very effective 2022 campaigns. The return game, on the other hand, is a bigger question mark… And no pre-season preview would be complete without the 4DT Pre-Season Awards - always a fan favorite, tune in to see if your picks made the cut this year! Just one more week until the first 4DT game week breakdown -- added bonus, there will be college football on your TVs this weekend!You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@

It felt good for Hawkeye 4DT to get back to recording last week and catch up on eight months of topics, including a deep dive on the “new-look” Hawkeye offense. That feeling is even better this week as the topic turns to the defensive side of the ball, which can be described in recent years as "dominant" with little to no hyperbole. Safe to say that Zach and Brian are confident in this year's defensive unit carrying that torch with talent across the starting 11, though you should tune in to see what could cause some concern on that side of the ball as the season approaches. But before diving into the position-by-position breakdown, the guys discuss the news coming out of Kids' Day, including the key topic on everyone's mind - Cade McNamara's health. While you are cruising Twitter and the message boards looking for good news on that topic, please download and listen to this week's episode! You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your fa

After several long months away, Brian and Zach looked at the calendar and realized it was already August and that the 2023 football season was right around the corner. (In hindsight, it should have been obvious with the Twitter “Saturdays to Football” countdowns and B1G media days, but summer in the Midwest is fleeting and can be distracting!). Alas, the Hawkeye 4DT guys are back and ready to talk some football! But not before hitting many of the highlights (and some lowlights) in Iowa sports over the last 8 months. However, do not worry, the annual season preview series kicks off this week, with a deep dive on the group all Iowa fans are hoping to see the most improvement from - the (still Brian Ferentz-led) Iowa offense! Join us over the coming weeks as Brian and Zach preview the defense and special teams and hand out some preseason hardware before diving into the Hawks’ week 1 opponent - the Utah State Aggies! No Offense But I Like the Hawkeyes T-shirt link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1302135479/no-of

After a disappointing end to a season with plenty of ups and downs in a winnable B1G West, the guys sat down to share thoughts on the Nebraska let down and some final reactions to the season, including potential offseason changes at QB, OC, and more. As activity in the transfer portal heats up, look for Brian and Zach to be back in a couple of weeks to discuss the latest developments and Iowa's 2022 bowl destination. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

Floyd stays home for another year as Iowa goes to frosty Kinnick North and takes care of business on an extra cold day in Minneapolis by beating the Gophers 13-10. The guys break down that result, focus on a couple of stars (one regular on second down and a 2022 newcomer to praise), wonder what happened to a phase on defense that is usually a strength, and start thinking seriously about potentially winning the B1G West. Only Nebraska stands in the Hawkeyes' way to back-to-back B1G West championships (and a date against a B1G blue blood in which Iowa would likely be 20+ point underdogs).

Who needs offense with a defense like that? The guys react to a game that featured another dominating performance from the defense - including a virtuoso performance from do-it-all sophomore, Cooper DeJean who is making a case for best player on the team - and an offensive effort that provided just enough opportunistic firepower to give Iowa a relatively comfortable 24-10 win over those stinking Badgers. With the Hawks sitting (tied for) first place in the B1G West, the guys look at what’s ahead, including a breakdown of this weekend’s battle for Floyd of Rosedale. Oh, and there is also some discussion of that Kadyn Proctor visit to Oregon. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

The momentum keeps building for your Iowa Hawkeyes after an impressive 24-3 showing against Chucky Jones and the Purdue Boilermakers. Join this week as the guys break down the win, Kaleb Johnson’s big day as RB1, and another dominant defensive performance. Good timing for back-to-back good performances with the annual “Ric Flair Game” against perennial thorn in the Hawks’ side, the Wisconsin Badgers. Download and listen to see how the guys feel about Iowa’s chances heading into the final three game home stretch. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

What a difference a week (and having Northwestern next on the schedule) can make as your Hawkeyes looked, dare we say, good on Saturday en route to a 33-13 win over the Fighting Fitzgeralds. At least for this week, you can expect to hear a lot of positivity, even from Brian, as Zach and Brian take a closer look at an offense that was fun to watch, even if it didn't eclipse that magical 400 yard mark. Before you think the guys have completely swung the other way, there is a dose of reality as they look ahead to Saturday's opponent, the Charlie Jones-led Purdue Boilermakers, who have had no shortage of offensive output against Iowa in recent years. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

Another week, another disappointing performance from your Hawkeye football team. While we didn’t expect to win against the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes, we expected…something…more than that. Brian and Zach, unsurprisingly, focus much of their time and attention this week on the continued offensive deficiencies, but also dive into the fraught topics of coaching, nepotism, and leadership within Fort Kinnick. You won’t find a lot of optimism here this week, but with Northwestern on tap for Saturday, the Hawks do have a chance for a potential get well game as the 1-6 Wildcats. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

Another week, another lackluster offensive effort and disappointing loss - this time to the B1G West leading Illinois Fighting Illini. With bye week and some travel among the ranks, recording scheduling got a little off track, but Brian and Zach look back at that frustrating game before diving into comments from the coordinators - focusing primarily on the offensive coordinator as they look for the upside in keeping Brian Ferentz in that position - and then finally heading into the bye week and offering some thoughts on Iowa's upcoming opponent, the Ohio State University. How bad can it get on Saturday against a team that averages almost 50 points per game? What does the rest of this season look like? Download to find out where the Hawkeye 4DT podcast thinks this is headed halfway through the 2022 season. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) a

Though closer, on paper, than the B1G Championship game, the Hawkeyes once again fall to the Michigan Wolverines, this time in a rare loss to a Top 5 team at Kinnick Stadium. The 4DT guys break down what they saw in a 27-14 loss that was never really that close, but not before spending a few minutes focusing on a wild, wild B1G West, which features a 6-way tie for first place (including your Iowa Hawkeyes). Rare to say that a game against Illinois is a must-win, but after a 1-1 start in a wide open B1G West, this week’s tilt may very well qualify. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks

Though far from a finished product, we saw the Hawkeyes open the 2022 B1G season with a win behind another dominating defensive effort (starting to feel like a broken record) and some incrementally improved play on the offensive side of the ball. In addition to providing their early thoughts on the B1G West, the Hawkeye 4DT guys look back at the opening conference win at Rutgers and discuss what signs of life they saw on offense before looking ahead to this weekend’s matchup that sees the #4 Michigan Wolverines come to Iowa City. Also, the guys will be in Las Vegas this weekend - any hot tips or stone cold locks you can share? You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #HawkeyeFootball #GoHawks