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Big Ten drops a brutal gauntlet on the Iowa Hawkeyes—can Kirk Ferentz’s youthful roster survive an opening stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? Trent Condon breaks down Iowa’s 2026 football schedule and its daunting implications for College Football Playoff hopes. Insightful analysis covers quarterback competition between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown, Tim Lester’s approach, and why Iowa’s unusually small senior class could signal a major playoff push in 2027.Key topics include transfer portal rumors, the impact of Taylor McCabe’s season-ending injury on Iowa Women’s Basketball, and whether Emily Rodriguez will redshirt. Guest David Eickholt examines spring football leadership, future roster depth, and the strategic outlook for both the football and basketball programs. Don’t miss the breakdown of Mark Gronowski’s Shrine Bowl MVP performance and pivotal storylines to watch as Iowa prepares for a ruthless Big Ten season.Follow Trent Condon on X: https://twitter.com/trentcondonLISTEN TO THE PODCAST: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-hawkeyes-daily-podcast-on-iowa-hawkeyes-football/id1441592240SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GTyz5ygevcGXdTF6QSoEoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnHawkeyesEverydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new
