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Iowa entered the weekend ranked No. 15 with legitimate College Football Playoff hopes. It left Minneapolis with one of the most embarrassing losses in the Kirk Ferentz era. Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s pathetic...
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Welcome to Hawk Talk on Melrose! Hosted by Collin and co-host Tyler, we dive deep into Hawkeye Football and Hoops, bringing you unfiltered takes straight from the heart of fandom. From gameday breakdowns to offseason hot takes, we deliver a fan perspective of those who live and breathe the black and gold—no polish, just passion. While Football is our main game, we don't stop there; expect us to mix in a decent amount of Iowa Men's Basketball and occasionally some other related sports topics to add to the fun! Tune in and join the conversation!
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What is Hawk Talk on Melrose about?
Welcome to Hawk Talk on Melrose! Hosted by Collin and co-host Tyler, we dive deep into Hawkeye Football and Hoops, bringing you unfiltered takes straight from the heart of fandom. From gameday breakdowns to offseason hot takes, we deliver a fan perspective of those who live and breathe the black and gold, no polish, just passion.
What has Hawk Talk on Melrose covered recently?
Recent episodes include "An Inexcusable Loss: Iowa Falls Apart Against Minnesota" (26 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Can Iowa Basketball Build on Its Elite Eight Run? | 2026, 27 Season Preview" (21 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Iowa’s Playoff Path: Breaking Down the Second Half of the Season" (16 October 2026, 31 minutes).
How often does Hawk Talk on Melrose publish?
Hawk Talk on Melrose publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 222 episodes.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 21, 202635 minS7Iowa is coming off an unforgettable Elite Eight run—but the Hawkeyes face a major challenge: replacing Bennett Stirtz and other key pieces while building on last season’s success. We preview Ben McCollum’s second year...
Oct 16, 202631 minS7Iowa enters the bye week right in the middle of the College Football Playoff conversation—but can the Hawkeyes make it if they win out? Collin and Tyler look back on the first half of the season, hand out midseason...
Episode #220
Statement Made in Seattle: Iowa Rolls to 5–1
Oct 11, 202631 minS7Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s dominant 41–24 win over Washington, Jeremy Hecklinski’s impressive first start, Kamari Moulton’s career night, and a defense that stifled the Huskies’ rushing attack.
Episode #219
The Gap Remains: Iowa’s Loss to Ohio State
Oct 4, 202629 minS7Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s loss to Ohio State and the familiar problems that resurfaced against top-tier competition.
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Episode #218
The Stage Is Set: Iowa vs. Ohio State
Sep 28, 202627 minS7Collin and Tyler preview Iowa's massive showdown against Ohio State as College GameDay returns to Iowa City! It will be an insanely tough task, but can Iowa find a way?
Sep 27, 202634 minS7Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s unbelievable last-second win at Michigan and everything that made it possible. Plus, College GameDay is coming to Iowa City—and we’ll be back with a midweek episode to fully preview...
Sep 20, 202632 minS7Collin and Tyler recap Iowa's dominant 55-0 win over Northern Iowa as the Hawkeyes finish nonconference play 3-0. They break down the offensive explosion, another dominant defensive performance, injury updates, and what...
Sep 15, 202611 minS1Collin jumps in for a short midweek episode to make the case for Hank Brown, explain why he should be Iowa’s full-time starting quarterback moving forward, and get most of the reps against UNI.
Sep 13, 202633 minS7Collin and Tyler break down Iowa's 16-13 Cy-Hawk victory. It was closer than expected and far from perfect, but at the end of the day, the trophy is returning to Iowa City.
Sep 6, 202632 minS7Iowa football opened the season with a dominant win over Northern Illinois! Tyler and Collin break down the Hawkeyes’ performance, share their biggest takeaways, and discuss what still needs improvement. Then it’s time...
Sep 1, 202613 minS7A last-minute episode as Iowa releases its first depth chart of the season! Collin jumps on for a short and sweet breakdown of the biggest takeaways, with most of the attention on the quarterback situation and how it...
Episode #211
The Final Verdict: Iowa Football Record Predictions, QB Battle, Preseason Awards, & More!
Aug 30, 202636 minS7The wait is almost over... Iowa football is nearly back! For our final episode before the season opener, Kolby continues the annual tradition by joining Tyler and Collin to share our final thoughts on the Hawkeyes. We...
Aug 23, 202631 minS7Tyler and Collin each share their top 3 buys, top 3 sells, and top 3 holds as we enter the season. Plus, we explain why there are no excuses for Iowa’s passing offense not to make a jump in Year 3 under Tim Lester.
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Jeremy Hecklinski Shines at QB | Iowa Kids Day Scrimmage Thoughts
Aug 16, 202629 minTyler and Collin break down everything they saw at Iowa Football’s Kids Day scrimmage, including an impressive performance by quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski. Plus, our biggest takeaways from the offense, defense, and the...
Aug 9, 202636 minS7Collin and Tyler discuss this year's schedule, starting with our biggest superlatives — including the must-win game, the game that will define the season, and more — before ranking every opponent from No. 12 (easiest)...
Aug 2, 202637 minS7With fall camp just days away, we’re kicking off the new season of Hawk Talk on Melrose with a little bit of everything. Collin and Tyler discuss the upcoming quarterback competition, talk Tony Diaz and if we finally...
Mar 30, 202630 minIn Ben McCollum's first year as head coach, the Hawks had one of the most unlikely and exciting postseason runs in recent program history. In this episode, we analyze the first season under Coach Ben and look ahead to...
Mar 23, 202624 minJoin us as we relive one of the biggest moments for us Iowa fans — the 73-72 win over defending national champion and No. 1 seed Florida to finally reach the Sweet 16 since 1999. We then turn the page to Thursday's huge...
Feb 10, 202632 minTyler and Collin break down Iowa Hoops' 6-game win streak, sharing their thoughts on the last few games, spotlighting the players stepping up in a big way, and looking ahead to the upcoming schedule and potential...
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