2024 Iowa Preview: Are The Hawkeyes A College Football Playoff Contender In 2024?

The Iowa Hawkeyes lead the Big Ten in returning starters this year, but it's the departure of a staff member that could have the biggest impact on their 2024 season.Long-time offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz fell far short of the point total needed to remain in his position in 2023, and now Tim Lester has taken over the reins of the offense. Will that, and the healthy return of players like QB Cade McNamara and TE Luke Lachey be enough to improve the Hawkeyes enough to make the College Football Playoff?Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register joins host Tom Orr to discuss one of the Big Ten's most intriguing teams.