GAMECHANGERS? Iowa Football Lands Anthony Hawkins & Eli Ozick, TRANSFORM Portal Strategy

Iowa Hawkeyes secure two major transfer portal commitments as Trent Condon explores how these additions—Villanova DB Anthony Hawkins and North Dakota State kicker Eli Ozick—could reshape Iowa football’s 2026 roster. With roster limits and culture fit guiding every move, the podcast questions whether Kirk Ferentz’s selective portal strategy will strengthen the team’s core. Can new faces at defensive tackle, wide receiver, and running back fill key gaps and boost Iowa’s Big Ten standing?Trent Condon recaps Iowa basketball’s gritty 74-61 win over UCLA at Carver Hawkeye Arena, highlighting Bennett Sturtson’s clutch 27-point night and the Hawkeyes’ evolving game plan under Coach Ben McCollum. The episode also previews pivotal matchups against Minnesota and Illinois, analyzes the energized fan atmosphere in Iowa City, and dissects the women’s basketball schedule as Caitlin Clark leads the charge. Stay tuned for insight on upcoming portal targets, expert recruiting perspectives, and what’s next for Hawkeye athleticsFollow Trent Condon on X: https://twitter.com/trentcondonLISTEN TO THE PODCAST: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-hawkeyes-daily-podcast-on-iowa-hawkeyes-football/id1441592240SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GTyz5ygevcGXdTF6QSoEoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnHawkeyesEverydayer ClubIf 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!Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.