RELAX: Iowa Hawkeyes’ NCAA Tourney Case REMAINS STRONG Despite Penn State Shocker

RELAX: Iowa Hawkeyes’ NCAA Tourney Case REMAINS STRONG Despite Penn State Shocker

33:50 Mar 3, 2026
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Hawkeye fans feel the sting after Iowa men’s basketball drop a tough loss to Penn State—but is their place in the NCAA Tournament really in jeopardy? Trent Condon delivers a reality check on the bubble watch, breaking down Iowa’s resume, seeding scenarios, and why wild March Madness shifts are unlikely to push the Hawkeyes out. Insights on Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins, Bracket Matrix projections, and bracket-busting “bid thieves” keep fans glued to Selection Sunday drama. The podcast spotlights Iowa women’s basketball’s rise to a projected No. 2 NCAA seed, with David Eickholt dissecting Ava Heiden's All-American campaign, Taylor Stremlow’s game-changing development, and breakout freshmen like Journey Houston. Conversation shifts to men’s hoops inconsistencies, Ben McCollum’s first-year coaching highs and lows, and a preview of must-win games ahead. Plus, major football recruiting news heats up as Iowa emerges as the front-runner for top QB prospect Nawrot. Follow Trent Condon on X: https://twitter.com/trentcondon LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-hawkeyes-daily-podcast-on-iowa-hawkeyes-football/id1441592240 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GTyz5ygevcGXdTF6QSoEo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnHawkeyes Everydayer Club If 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like 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. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You deci
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