Hawk Central Podcast

Andrew Downs fills in for Chad Leistikow and along with the Des Moines Register's Kennington Smith they go over the first half of the Iowa season, look back at the tough loss to Purdue and preview the remaining regular season games.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith recap Iowa's historic win over Penn State and the Hawkeyes' #2 ranking. They also look at Iowa's place in the College Football Playoff picture and their six-game regular season finish. After taking calls the guys get into Five Big Questions which includes how Iowa responds to an emotional win, the Hawkeyes covering opposing stars and biggest concerns from Purdue. After talking briefly about other sports the guys give their predictions for Iowa vs the Boilermakers on Saturday.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith chat all things Hawkeyes including the huge win over Maryland last Friday. Five Big Questions factor in if Penn State or Iowa's record is more impressive, what part of Penn State's offense is most dangerous and which Hawkeye will have the biggest spotlight Saturday. The guys take calls and break down extensively the Top 5 matchup before giving their predictions on Penn State at Iowa.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith are joined by Erick Zamora and they look back at Colorado State and take callers' questions and comments. They get into the Five Big Questions surrounding the Hawkeye football program this week and also touch on the University of Iowa starting up the first NCAA Women's Wrestling program. To end the show they preview Maryland and give their picks.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Kennington Smith and they look back at the big win the Hawks had over Kent State, preview Colorado State and take callers with questions, comments and concerns. Then in Five Big Questions Chad ask about the best matchup, position groups to watch and which Rams team shows up? The guys talk a little hoops before they give their final predictions in this weekend's game.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Kennington Smith and the two break down the big win over Iowa State as well as take calls from listeners as the season presses on. Chad points out some famous Kent State alum before diving into five big questions. To end the show they look at other Big Ten games this weekend and how the Hawkeyes should matchup against the Golden Flashes.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith look at the Iowa's big victory over Indiana in Week 1 and the severity of the matchup with Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Game. Then Register colleague Randy Peterson joins to help preview the Cyclones. And to end the program and throughout the show Chad takes a hard look at both sides in the Top Ten Matchup of Iowa @ Iowa State.

Previewing Iowa-Indiana!

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by the Register's Kennington Smith and KXnO Program Director Andrew Downs as they discuss their thoughts on the Big Ten/Pac 12/ACC Alliance. They also give an early preview of the Iowa vs Indiana football game.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow takes an in depth look at the quarterback situation for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes in 2021.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Trent Condon to discuss football betting spreads. Then the Register's Kennington Smith joins Chad and they discuss the football games and rank them easiest to toughest.

The Des Moines Register's Chad Leistikow is joined by Kennington Smith to preview the fall football camp. Then Chad interviews Joe Wieskamp and then Luka Garza after those two are drafted by the San Antonio Spurts and Detroit Pistons.

Several Hours Talking Football with Iowa Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz

Realignment Roundtable with Chris Williams and Scott Dochterman, Kennington Smith and More

Chad and Kennington Talk Hawkeyes on the Eve of Big Ten Football Media Days

Chad Leistikow Chats with Seth Wallace and Kennington Smith talks Hawkeye Football

Andrew Downs is joined by Kennington Smith of the Des Moines Register and they chat with fellow REgister employee Matthew Bain in the first segment about his new promotion and what it will mean for his work going forward. They also get into recruiting and Name, Image & Likeness. To wrap up the show Andrew and Kennington discuss Hawkeye hoops and more.

Which offensive players do Leistikow, Dochterman, Kakert and Howe want to build around in the Ferentz-era draft? Let’s find out.

Leistikow, Dochterman, Kakert and Howe combine to draft the best defensive players of the Ferentz era.

Andrew Downs fill in for Chad Leistikow and along with Kennington Smith, the newest member of the Des Moines Register's team covering the Hawkeyes, they take some time to get to know Kennington. In the second segment they discuss Name, Image & Likeness going into affect tonight at midnight and recruiting. To finish the show the guys talk about the Murray twins and more.