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Hawk Talk on Melrose
by Hawk Talk on Melrose
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!
Episodes
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Iowa’s Playoff Path: Breaking Down the Second Half of the Season
Iowa 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 grades, discuss the biggest surprises and concerns, and identify what must improve...
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Statement Made in Seattle: Iowa Rolls to 5–1
Collin 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.
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The Gap Remains: Iowa’s Loss to Ohio State
Collin and Tyler break down Iowa’s loss to Ohio State and the familiar problems that resurfaced against top-tier competition.
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The Stage Is Set: Iowa vs. Ohio State
Collin 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?
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HOW DID IOWA PULL THAT OFF?! Hawkeyes Shock Michigan
Collin 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 Ohio State.
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Iowa Cruises Past UNI, Onto to Conference Play & Big Game at Michigan
Collin 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 Iowa's hot start really means before Big Ten play begins next week at Michigan.
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Should Hank Brown Be Iowa’s Full-Time Starting Quarterback Moving Forward?
Collin 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.
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Not Pretty, Still a Win: Breaking Down the Cy-Hawk Game
Collin 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.
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Iowa Rolls Past Northern Illinois, CyHawk Week Begins
Iowa 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 to turn the page to rivalry week as Iowa prepares for next weekend’s highly...
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Iowa’s Depth Chart Is Out—but the QB Mystery Remains
A 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 could play out when the Hawkeyes take the field.
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The Final Verdict: Iowa Football Record Predictions, QB Battle, Preseason Awards, & More!
The 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 revisit the quarterback battle, discuss Cael Winter getting the start at…
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Buy, Sell, or Hold? Our Biggest Iowa Football Stocks + No Excuses for the Passing Game
Tyler 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
Tyler 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 rest of the team.
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Iowa’s 2026 Schedule Breakdown | Must-Win Game, Season Definers & Ranking All 12 Games
Collin 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) to No. 1 (hardest).
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We are BACK! QB Battle, Tony Diaz, Concerns, CyHawk & More!
With 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 have something at WR, share our biggest concern entering the season, and…
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Iowa Hoops: THANK YOU Ben McCollum & This Team For an Unbelievable Season
In 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 the off-season as we prepare for year 2 with a lot of momentum.
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Iowa Hoops to the Sweet 16 after a Thrilling Win vs Florida
Join 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 Sweet 16 showdown in Houston against Nebraska. It's Round 3 of Iowa vs....
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Iowa Men's Basketball: 6 Straight Wins, Players Stepping Up, Tournament Talk
Tyler 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 tournament seed.
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Iowa Football 2026 Schedule Drop - Quick Reaction
The 2026 Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule dates just dropped! In this quick episode, Collin breaks down the full slate and his thoughts on it.
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Iowa Men’s Basketball Midseason Check-In: Season Grade, Standouts, Letdowns, and More!
Tyler and Collin talk all things Iowa Men’s Basketball in this episode. We discuss our thoughts so far on the season, get into some of the players we’ve been very impressed with and those who’ve fallen short of expectations, dive into the remaining schedule, and much more!
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Iowa Football Transfer Portal Additions + Iowa Hoops' Much-Needed Win at Indiana
Collin starts with Iowa basketball's road win at Indiana — a badly needed bounce-back victory after dropping three straight. Then Collin dives into the portal haul breaking down and ranking all the Hawkeyes' key transfer portal additions for football. Who lands at the top spot? Which newcomers...
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Iowa Basketball Gets a Big Win Over UCLA, Iowa Football Closes Strong in Bowl Victory
Tyler and Collin break down an exciting stretch for Iowa athletics. We kick off with the men's basketball team's impressive 74-61 victory over UCLA on January 3—the most recent action—where Bennett Stirtz dropped 27 points to lead No. 25 Iowa to a hard-fought win, holding off a second-half Bruins...
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2025 Iowa Football Report Card: Successful or Left Wanting More
The 2025 season is in the books, and it’s time to assign our season grades. Was this a successful year for the Hawkeyes, or just another case of being good but nothing particularly special, which Iowa fans have come to expect? We analyze the highs, the lows, the what-ifs, and give an official...
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Iowa Survives a Scare Over Michigan St, Big Week for Iowa Men’s Basketball
Tyler and Collin discuss Iowa’s comeback in the fourth quarter to beat the Spartans 20-17. This was one of those games you want to forget - a brutal 55 minutes until the offense finally came to life on Senior Day. Then, we switch gears to Iowa Hoops, as they have a big week ahead and a stretch of...
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Another Disappointing Loss as Iowa Comes Up Short Against Oregon
Join Tyler and Collin as they discuss Iowa’s 18-16 loss to Oregon. A game that came down to the wire, yet again couldn’t get the job done when it mattered most.
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Iowa Hoops Dominate in Ben McCollum’s Debut
Iowa begins the McCollum era with a 101-69 victory over Robert Morris. Join Tyler and Collin as they react to the first win of the season and discuss how we feel moving forward.
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The Ben McCollum Era Begins: Iowa Men’s Basketball Preview
A new chapter for the Iowa Hawkeyes Men's Basketball begins as the upcoming era under Ben McCollum is almost here. In this episode, Tyler and Collin preview the 2025-26 season preview and share our predictions for the Hawkeyes. (0:00) Intro (1:28) Offseason Thoughts (4:33) What can we expect in...
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Beatdown in Kinnick as the Hawks Crush the Gophers
Celebrate Iowa's 41-3 Floyd of Rosedale victory over Minnesota as Tyler and Collin break down the blowout win. Now entering the bye week with a 3-game win streak, the Hawkeyes' dreams are still alive and within reach.
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The Hawks Rally Back to Beat Penn St in a Thrilling Game
Tyler and Collin react to Iowa’s 25-24 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday.
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Hawks Soar in Madison as Iowa Blowouts Wisconsin
Tyler and Collin break down Iowa's 37-0 shutout victory over rival Wisconsin at Camp Randall. From the offense doing just enough with a limited Mark Growonski to the defense putting on a dominating performance, we cover the game from all angles. We then dive into Wisconsin’s shocking freefall…
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Iowa takes on Wisconsin, QB Situation, Has the Start of this Season Been a Disappointment?
In this post-bye week edition, Tyler and Collin dive into the critical Heartland Trophy clash at Wisconsin this Saturday. With QB Mark Gronowski's injury status uncertain, we break down our prediction for a must-win road game that could influence how the season unfolds. As Iowa Football…
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Another Missed Opportunity as Iowa Loses to Indiana
Tyler and Collin unpack Iowa's crushing 20-15 loss to Indiana — yet another missed opportunity for the Hawkeyes.
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Will Iowa Stop a Red-Hot Indiana Team Inside Kinnick: Preview & Prediction
Collin breaks down Iowa's massive Big Ten showdown against the red-hot, 11th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers—undefeated at 4-0 and fresh off a 63-9 demolition of Illinois. Inside what will be a LOUD Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, can the Hawks get it done?
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Hawkeyes Build Momentum With Road Win At Rutgers
Collin analyzes Iowa’s 38-28 road win over Rutgers—their Big Ten opener and a crucial game to maintain momentum as they face a tough opponent next week at home against Indiana. Collin briefly previews that game toward the end of the episode.
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IOWA vs UMASS: Positive Momentum Entering Conference Play
Tyler and Collin discuss the Hawkeyes' commanding 47-7 victory over UMass, a game that displayed some offensive breakthroughs fans have been eager to see. We discuss whether this performance indicates real progress for Gronowski's comfort and the offense moving forward. We also cover the strong...
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CyHawk Aftermath- The Annual Offensive Woes For Iowa Football
In this post-CyHawk episode, we explore the aftermath, highlighting the key moments and frustrations of the game. But the main focus? Breaking down what has been a disastrous Iowa offense so far – why does it keep sputtering, what systemic issues are holding it back, and can it improve under Kirk?
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Iowa vs. Albany: Week 1 Recap with Growing Concerns
Tyler and Collin analyze Iowa football's 2025 season opener against Albany, breaking down the 34-7 win. The main discussion point was the inconsistent passing game in Mark Gronowski’s Hawkeye debut. Is it time to panic? We talk about that and also highlight some positives from the game. We…
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Iowa Football: Final Season Predictions & Bold Takes
In this final episode before the 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes Football season kicks off, Collin and Tyler are joined by special guest Kolby, who makes his annual appearance on the show. The trio dives deep into their expectations for the upcoming season, starting with their biggest concern heading into the...
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Iowa Football: Unpacking Some More Fall Camp Storylines
Collin and Tyler discuss the latest storylines from Iowa Football's Fall Camp. We start with the Big Ten Bus Tour's stop in Iowa City and share our thoughts on what the BTN crew observed during the Hawkeyes' practice. Next, Collin explains more about the impact of having Warren Ruggiero on staff…
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Breaking Down Iowa’s Kids Day Open Scrimmage
Tyler and Collin discuss Iowa Football’s annual Kids Day open scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium on August 9. We share our thoughts on the quarterback play, the team’s overall vibe, and much more as they prepare for the 2025 season opener. (Timestamps might be slightly off due to Ads) (0:00) Intro…
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Iowa Football Fall Camp: Position Group Questions and Storylines
In this short episode, Collin discusses the latest updates on each position group and breaks down the key storylines and questions as we go through Fall Camp. (Timestamps may be off slightly due to Ads) (0:00) Intro (0:47) QBs (5:40) RBs (7:03) WRs (9:43) TEs (11:15) Oline (12:34) Dline (14:03)…
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Iowa Football: Takeaways From Big 10 Media Days 2025
In this episode, Collin highlights key takeaways from Kirk Ferentz and the three players who accompanied him to the 2025 Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas. I cover updates on the quarterback and wide receiver rooms, the unresolved left tackle position, a confident defensive line, and the current...
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Phil Steele's 2025 BIG 10 Preview
Join Collin and Tyler as they take a break from discussing all things Hawks and preview the 2025 Big 10 Football Season. We use Phil Steele’s CFB Magazine to dive into the data, examine trends, and analyze predictions. We look at unit position rankings, SOS, trends, and more to preview each team…
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Iowa Hoops Soars with Hype: Trey Thompson Commits & The McCollum Energy
This midsummer episode shifts away from our usual football focus to explore the buzz around Iowa men’s basketball—a level of excitement Hawkeye fans haven’t experienced in years. We discuss the commitment of a highly-rated 2025 forward, a 6-foot-8 versatile player reclassifying to join Iowa…
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Iowa Football Predictions: Shot or No Shot
In this episode, Tyler and Collin debate bold predictions for the upcoming season, such as "Will Iowa have a wide receiver eclipse 500 yards?" or "Can the Hawkeyes pull off a top-10 upset?" We will evaluate these predictions with either a “Shot” (it will happen) or a “No Shot” (it will not…
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Iowa’s Wide Receiver Room - Can They Finally Soar in 2025?
Iowa’s wide receivers have long been the Achilles’ heel of the Hawkeyes’ offense. But now, in year two of Lester’s system, with proven FCS quarterback Mark Gronowski and a group of promising receivers, could 2025 finally be the year Iowa’s passing attack takes flight? Collin will discuss all…
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Iowa Football 2025 Schedule Superlatives
In this episode, Collin and Tyler ditch the game-by-game rundown of the schedule and spice things up with our own superlatives-style analysis. Questions like "Toughest Game of the Season" to "Most Important Game of the Season”, we dive into different superlatives to explore the matchups Iowa will...
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Iowa Football Post Spring Depth Chart Breakdown — A Fun, Early Look
Collin breaks down his own version of Iowa Football’s post-spring depth chart, all for fun since we’re still months away from Week One. I analyze each position group, examining who I think will start and what we might see this Fall. Plus, I share my experience from attending the Carroll I-Club...
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Iowa Football Spring Game Breakdown
Tyler and Collin attended the spring "game" (practice) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. We share our observations and key takeaways from the day as the Hawkeyes concluded spring ball. They discuss the performance on both sides of the ball, highlight some standout players, and share our feelings as...
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Iowa BBall Roster Rundown, Sullivan’s Exit, and Portal Priorities for Football
Collin and Tyler dive deeper into the new era of Hawkeye Hoops as they gradually add more players to the roster, including KSU transfer Brendan Hausen. We then transition to football and discuss Brendan Sullivan’s departure, examine the spring portal further, and assess which position groups...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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