David Eickholt
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The Iowa Hawkeye Insider for 247Sports and CBSSports || Host of #Swarmcast || Opinions are my own, but should be adopted by you. || 999
Iowa Football: Hawkeyes looking for offensive consistency against Rutgers
"You think you've got (their defense) figured out, and then boom, they throw you a couple of curveballs..."
#Hawkeyes have shown flashes, it's time to put it together:
"You think you've got (their defense) figured out, and then boom, they throw you a couple of curveballs..."
#Hawkeyes have shown flashes, it's time to put it together:
Iowa Football: Hawkeyes looking for offensive consistency against Rutgers
The Hawkeye offense is still a work in progress. Things have progressed over the last three weeks. Albeit the competition last weekend wasn't fantastic, but Iowa's not in a position where they can pic...
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September 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Iowa Football: Hawkeyes looking for offensive consistency against Rutgers
"You think you've got (their defense) figured out, and then boom, they throw you a couple of curveballs..."
#Hawkeyes have shown flashes, it's time to put it together:
"You think you've got (their defense) figured out, and then boom, they throw you a couple of curveballs..."
#Hawkeyes have shown flashes, it's time to put it together:
Our content plan is pushed up this week due to an early game. Our VIP members can hop in our boards and take part in our "Ask HawkeyeInsiders Anything"
Things are really starting to ramp up:
Things are really starting to ramp up:
Ask HawkeyeInsiders Anything: September 18
It's Thursday and the night before game day. With the accelerated week, that means our content is pushed up a day. We aren't going to miss our weekly plan. That means that our Ask HawkeyeInsiders Anyt...
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September 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our content plan is pushed up this week due to an early game. Our VIP members can hop in our boards and take part in our "Ask HawkeyeInsiders Anything"
Things are really starting to ramp up:
Things are really starting to ramp up:
#Swarmcast: @SBock247, @EliotClough and I talk about Iowa's offense, preview Rutgers, give our predictions and more:
Swarmcast: Can Iowa's offense keep momentum in Big Ten opener against Rutgers?
The Big Ten season is upon us and the Hawkeyes will be kicking it off. Iowa will travel over to Rutgers to take on the Scarlet Knights on Friday night. The HawkeyeInsider crew get together for another...
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September 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
#Swarmcast: @SBock247, @EliotClough and I talk about Iowa's offense, preview Rutgers, give our predictions and more:
A critical Friday night showdown for the #Hawkeyes this week.
Here are four players that need to be major contributors if Iowa is going to leave the East Coast with an opening conference win...
Welcome back Kamari Moulton:
Here are four players that need to be major contributors if Iowa is going to leave the East Coast with an opening conference win...
Welcome back Kamari Moulton:
Iowa Football: Four Players that can be difference-makers against Rutgers
The Hawkeyes have a short week and are hoping to start out Big Ten play strong with a win over Rutgers. Iowa will travel out to the East Coast tomorrow and prepare to take on the Scarlet Knights on Fr...
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September 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A critical Friday night showdown for the #Hawkeyes this week.
Here are four players that need to be major contributors if Iowa is going to leave the East Coast with an opening conference win...
Welcome back Kamari Moulton:
Here are four players that need to be major contributors if Iowa is going to leave the East Coast with an opening conference win...
Welcome back Kamari Moulton:
Everything Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said ahead of Friday's game against Rutgers:
"I have a lot of respect for Greg Schiano. Greg has been there, this is his second tour of duty, and both times he's been there he's done a great job with the program"
"I have a lot of respect for Greg Schiano. Greg has been there, this is his second tour of duty, and both times he's been there he's done a great job with the program"
Iowa Football: Everything Kirk Ferentz said about Rutgers, passing game and more
It's time for Big Ten football. Iowa is kicking off against Rutgers on Friday night and HawkeyeInsider will have full coverage. Ahead of the matchup, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz spent some time with ...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Everything Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said ahead of Friday's game against Rutgers:
"I have a lot of respect for Greg Schiano. Greg has been there, this is his second tour of duty, and both times he's been there he's done a great job with the program"
"I have a lot of respect for Greg Schiano. Greg has been there, this is his second tour of duty, and both times he's been there he's done a great job with the program"
WATCH: Hawkeye players preview Big Ten opener against Rutgers
WATCH: Hawkeye players preview Big Ten opener against Rutgers
The Hawkeyes won't have to wait long to open Big Ten play. A short week for Kirk Ferentz and his Iowa squad as they are set to kickoff against the Scarlet Knights at 7 pm CT on Friday night. An unusua...
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September 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
WATCH: Hawkeye players preview Big Ten opener against Rutgers
Iowa Football Media Availability Highlights: Rutgers Week
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Iowa Football Media Availability Highlights: Rutgers Week
Play time is over and Big Ten showdowns are about to begin. On Friday, Iowa will take on Rutgers in New Jersey. The Hawkeyes took some time to meet with the local media to preview the matchup, recap t...
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September 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Iowa Football Media Availability Highlights: Rutgers Week
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Iowa Football: Three Weeks, Three Things to Fix:
Iowa Football: Three Weeks, Three Things to Fix
The Hawkeyes are heading out east to open up Big Ten play. This could be one of the most important games of the season, especially since Iowa will likely be welcoming in a ranked team into Kinnick Sta...
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September 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Iowa Football: Three Weeks, Three Things to Fix:
The Big Ten Conference has announced Iowa's kickoff time against Indiana.
Should be a fun Homecoming weekend in Iowa City:
Should be a fun Homecoming weekend in Iowa City:
Iowa Football: Big Ten unveils Indiana-Iowa kickoff time
Homecoming is only two weeks away and we finally have a kickoff time. On Monday morning, the Big Ten Conference announced that Iowa's upcoming showdown against Indiana will kickoff at 2:30. The game w...
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September 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The Big Ten Conference has announced Iowa's kickoff time against Indiana.
Should be a fun Homecoming weekend in Iowa City:
Should be a fun Homecoming weekend in Iowa City:
#Swarmcast: @SBock247 and I take a dive into the progressions in the passing game, recap what you can actually take away from the win over UMass and more:
Swarmcast: Iowa showcases potential in pass game? What to really take away from win over UMass
The Hawkeyes put together their best performance of the year against an overmatched UMass team. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take some time to analyze what happened on Saturday night ...
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September 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#Swarmcast: @SBock247 and I take a dive into the progressions in the passing game, recap what you can actually take away from the win over UMass and more:
Everything Iowa Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz said following 47-7 win over UMass:
"I'm thrilled and can't believe quite frankly my name's next to that distinction. I want to start by saying it's a real testament to the university..."
"I'm thrilled and can't believe quite frankly my name's next to that distinction. I want to start by saying it's a real testament to the university..."
Iowa Football: Everything Kirk Ferentz said after becoming Big Ten's all-time wins leader
The Iowa Hawkeye head coach met with the media following Saturday's win to discuss his record, reflect, discuss the offense and more.
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September 14, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Everything Iowa Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz said following 47-7 win over UMass:
"I'm thrilled and can't believe quite frankly my name's next to that distinction. I want to start by saying it's a real testament to the university..."
"I'm thrilled and can't believe quite frankly my name's next to that distinction. I want to start by saying it's a real testament to the university..."
It's Friday... and that's means it's time for HawkeyeInsider's Weekly Q&A.
VIPs can hop in and drop their questions about whatever their heart desires:
VIPs can hop in and drop their questions about whatever their heart desires:
Ask HawkeyeInsiders Anything: September 12
Football is on the horizon. In 26 hours, Iowa will swarm into Kinnick Stadium for the second time this season and are hoping to put up a dominant performance against UMass. The Hawkeyes are 1-1 and re...
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September 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
It's Friday... and that's means it's time for HawkeyeInsider's Weekly Q&A.
VIPs can hop in and drop their questions about whatever their heart desires:
VIPs can hop in and drop their questions about whatever their heart desires:
Eickholt's Thoughts, Tidbits surrounding Iowa's basketball schedule, team heading into fall
Some VIP intel from behind the scenes:
Some VIP intel from behind the scenes:
Eickholt's Thoughts, Tidbits surrounding Iowa's basketball schedule, team heading into fall
The long wait is over and the Iowa non-conference schedule has officially been released. With the schedule being released, it's time to break a bit of it down, but also provide some more intel from be...
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September 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Eickholt's Thoughts, Tidbits surrounding Iowa's basketball schedule, team heading into fall
Some VIP intel from behind the scenes:
Some VIP intel from behind the scenes:
There's no mercy in this dojo... um... I mean Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa needs to impose its will this Saturday and clean up mistakes from the first two weeks.
Four Things that Iowa must accomplish on Saturday against UMass:
Iowa needs to impose its will this Saturday and clean up mistakes from the first two weeks.
Four Things that Iowa must accomplish on Saturday against UMass:
Four Things that Iowa must accomplish on Saturday against UMass
It's time for the Hawkeyes to make some significant strides on Saturday. It's not against the best of competition, but it's the perfect opportunity to clean up some major faults in their team right no...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
There's no mercy in this dojo... um... I mean Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa needs to impose its will this Saturday and clean up mistakes from the first two weeks.
Four Things that Iowa must accomplish on Saturday against UMass:
Iowa needs to impose its will this Saturday and clean up mistakes from the first two weeks.
Four Things that Iowa must accomplish on Saturday against UMass:
Iowa Football: Three Players that could use a strong showing against UMass
Iowa Football: Three Players that could use a strong showing against UMass
The Hawkeyes are hoping to find a way to generate some confidence following a tough 16-13 loss to Iowa State. Iowa's offense has continued to struggle through the air and there's only one more opportu...
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September 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Iowa Football: Three Players that could use a strong showing against UMass
Dropped passes, short routes, lack of cohesion plaguing Iowa's passing attack
The Hawkeye offense isn't going to translate to Big Ten play without having any sort of aerial attack.
Iowa needs to let it fly this Saturday to fix the glaring issues:
The Hawkeye offense isn't going to translate to Big Ten play without having any sort of aerial attack.
Iowa needs to let it fly this Saturday to fix the glaring issues:
Dropped passes, short routes, lack of cohesion plaguing Iowa's passing attack
Saturday was another glaring example of why a portion of Iowa fans are so frustrated with the passing offense. Several obvious issues persisted throughout the game, and they've been at the forefront o...
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September 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Dropped passes, short routes, lack of cohesion plaguing Iowa's passing attack
The Hawkeye offense isn't going to translate to Big Ten play without having any sort of aerial attack.
Iowa needs to let it fly this Saturday to fix the glaring issues:
The Hawkeye offense isn't going to translate to Big Ten play without having any sort of aerial attack.
Iowa needs to let it fly this Saturday to fix the glaring issues:
Jay Niemann met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the defensive line. Sounds like Iowa remains open regarding five-star freshman DL Iose Epenesa. He also touched on Max Llewellyn's improvement and more.
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Notes from Jay Niemann's mid-week press conference
Jay Niemann spent part of his Wednesday morning with the Hawkeye media. Iowa's defensive line has had a good start to its 2025 campaign and they'll continue to be heavily relied on as the season goes ...
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September 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Jay Niemann met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the defensive line. Sounds like Iowa remains open regarding five-star freshman DL Iose Epenesa. He also touched on Max Llewellyn's improvement and more.
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Everything Kirk Ferentz said ahead of UMass. Ferentz talked a lot about the passing game, wide receiver play and more today:
Iowa Football: Everything Kirk Ferentz said ahead of night game against UMass
Kirk Ferentz and his crew are hoping to have a strong comeback on Saturday. Iowa will welcome UMass into Kinnick Stadium and will want to put up an offensive showcase to gain some confidence ahead of ...
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September 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Everything Kirk Ferentz said ahead of UMass. Ferentz talked a lot about the passing game, wide receiver play and more today:
Eickholt's Player Tidbits: UMass
VIP Notes from this morning's Iowa player availability:
VIP Notes from this morning's Iowa player availability:
Eickholt's Player Tidbits: UMass
The Hawkeyes are back out on the practice field preparing for UMass. After a disappointing loss, Iowa is hoping to do what they can to bounce-back ahead of Big Ten play. Several Hawkeyes met with the ...
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September 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Eickholt's Player Tidbits: UMass
VIP Notes from this morning's Iowa player availability:
VIP Notes from this morning's Iowa player availability:
WATCH: Hawkeye players meet with media ahead of night game against UMass:
WATCH: Hawkeye players recap Iowa State, preview UMass and more
The Hawkeyes are eager to get back on the football field after suffering a 16-13 loss to Iowa State. Iowa will take Duke Slater Field at 6:30 on Saturday to take on UMass. Saturday's game is the 26th ...
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September 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
WATCH: Hawkeye players meet with media ahead of night game against UMass:
From Apathy to Anger: Iowa's continued offensive lapses frustrating fan base
Teams with lesser talent have a MUCH easier time moving the ball through the air than Iowa. And it's hurting Iowa's brand.
Quite simply, it cannot be that hard.
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Teams with lesser talent have a MUCH easier time moving the ball through the air than Iowa. And it's hurting Iowa's brand.
Quite simply, it cannot be that hard.
Eickholt:
From Apathy to Anger: Iowa's continued offensive lapses frustrating fan base
Saturday felt like a tale that Iowa fans have seen time and time again. Now there's a disturbing trend against teams that matter.
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September 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
From Apathy to Anger: Iowa's continued offensive lapses frustrating fan base
Teams with lesser talent have a MUCH easier time moving the ball through the air than Iowa. And it's hurting Iowa's brand.
Quite simply, it cannot be that hard.
Eickholt:
Teams with lesser talent have a MUCH easier time moving the ball through the air than Iowa. And it's hurting Iowa's brand.
Quite simply, it cannot be that hard.
Eickholt:
#Swarmcast: I'm joined by @TylerKluver and we recap Iowa's 16-13 loss to Iowa State. Analyzing the offense, Iowa's struggles against ranked teams and why it's a dangerous trend.... and a lot more.
Swarmcast: Recapping Iowa's 16-13 loss to Iowa State, where do the Hawkeyes go from here?
The Hawkeyes had their chances against Iowa State, but ultimately couldn't hold back Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. It was a frustrating day for the Iowa offense and there are a lot of questions about ...
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September 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#Swarmcast: I'm joined by @TylerKluver and we recap Iowa's 16-13 loss to Iowa State. Analyzing the offense, Iowa's struggles against ranked teams and why it's a dangerous trend.... and a lot more.
For the second straight year, Kyle Konrardy drills a 54-yard field goal to ultimately end Hawkeyes hopes.
Iowa falls 16-13 to Iowa State:
Iowa falls 16-13 to Iowa State:
Iowa Football: Kyle Konrardy breaks Hawkeye hearts for second straight year
Saturday felt like déjà vu of last year's Cy-Hawk game, and it ultimately ended in the same fashion. Iowa State's 54-yard field goal with 1:52 remaining delivered the kill shot, and Iowa fell 16-13 to...
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September 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
For the second straight year, Kyle Konrardy drills a 54-yard field goal to ultimately end Hawkeyes hopes.
Iowa falls 16-13 to Iowa State:
Iowa falls 16-13 to Iowa State:
Tons of pregame reading at HawkeyeInsider throughout the week. Here's our big preview. Be sure to check out all of our other coverage. Let's have a day:
Preview and Prediction: Iowa vs. No. 16 Iowa State in 2025 Cy-Hawk Game
Who has the edge in this week's Cy-Hawk matchup in Ames? HawkeyeInsider takes a look at the entire matchup, the keys for an Iowa win, and more.
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September 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Tons of pregame reading at HawkeyeInsider throughout the week. Here's our big preview. Be sure to check out all of our other coverage. Let's have a day:
Some of the most significant in-season growth comes between weeks 1 and 2. Kirk Ferentz and Iowa are hoping that's the case on Saturday.
"I think it can be, but it's not automatic, and like most things that happen, you have to make that happen..."
"I think it can be, but it's not automatic, and like most things that happen, you have to make that happen..."
'You have to make that happen': Kirk Ferentz, Iowa eye significant growth in week two
Kirk Ferentz and his Hawkeyes have a massive opportunity on deck with the eyes of the college football on the state of Iowa. Ferentz is seeking his seventh straight win in Ames. He's also looking to b...
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September 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Some of the most significant in-season growth comes between weeks 1 and 2. Kirk Ferentz and Iowa are hoping that's the case on Saturday.
"I think it can be, but it's not automatic, and like most things that happen, you have to make that happen..."
"I think it can be, but it's not automatic, and like most things that happen, you have to make that happen..."