5-for-5 Eligibility, Cy-Hawk Debate, & Big Ten Media Days | WUW 697

In this episode we dive into Iowa football news, including the Hawkeyes’ representatives for Big Ten Media Days in Chicago and new College Football ’27 player ratings featuring Pieper as the game’s top center. They discuss Bennett Stirtz being drafted 16th overall, compare NFL rookie signing bonuses to their own scholarship-check days, and plug early-season betting lines for Iowa’s opener and the Cy-Hawk game. The conversation shifts to whether Iowa should keep playing Iowa State annually, emphasizing tradition, adversity, and statewide importance. They preview sponsors and a forthcoming Iowa State Fair partnership, share fair “must-dos,” and close with thoughts on the new five-seasons-of-eligibility rule and a teased attempt to book CJ Beathard for episode 700. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.