SLEEPER ALERT? Iowa Football Adds Bariyus Allen & Jonathan Harris—Fans Shouldn't PANIC Over Ranking

Iowa Hawkeyes add two unranked but high-upside commitments to their 2027 football class, defying recruiting star-gazer skepticism. Can defensive tackle Bariyus Allen and safety Jonathan Harris live up to the Iowa tradition of unheralded talent shining on the big stage? Trent Condon highlights Iowa’s early recruiting calendar shift, key prospects to track, and why coaches like Kelvin Bell and Phil Parker still inspire trust despite the lack of big-name offers. Big Ten women’s basketball schedule news keeps Hawkeyes fans buzzing, with intriguing home-and-away matchups—including Nebraska, UCLA, and Wisconsin—and a challenging road slate packed with NCAA Tournament teams. The discussion turns to Iowa football’s unusually young roster, leadership questions heading into the season, and a fascinating look at newly unveiled Hawkeye basketball court renovations. Special guest Tom Kakert shares insider insights on recruiting priorities and potential breakout players. Is Iowa set for another surprise run? Photo: Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press Citizen Follow Trent Condon on X: https://twitter.com/trentcondon LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-hawkeyes-daily-podcast-on-iowa-hawkeyes-football/id1441592240 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GTyz5ygevcGXdTF6QSoEo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnHawkeyes Everydayer Club If 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! Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started 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.