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247Sports' HawkeyeInsider is launching a new podcast series this season. Each week, an opposing beat writer will join the Swarmcast to give their take on the upcoming matchup. This week, we have Sam Herder of HeroSports.com joining the pod to breakdown South Dakota State. The Hawkeyes aren't overlooking this FCS opponent, who has traditionally been one of the top teams in the FCS. Despite losing a lot of production, they return a plethora of talent. Herder gives Iowa fans the best insight heading into Saturday's matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's officially game-week and HawkeyeInsider has you fully covered. 247Sports' David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their final predictions for each game of the 2022 regular season. Can Iowa make the Orange Bowl? It's entirely possible. Breaking down each matchup, thoughts about it, the Hawkeyes loaded back-half of the schedule and much more. Get excited... football is back in full swing. Let's dive into it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iowa Hawkeye football season is only 10 days away and HawkeyeInsider is all over it. With Fall Camp coming to an end, David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their takes about what their thoughts are about camp. What are some things that we learned? Where are there still concerns? Who raised their stock throughout camp. The Big Season Preview Episode will be next week, but let's put a bow on fall camp. Football season is back! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa held its only fall open practice on Saturday and they were impressive? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze some of the big takeaways from the day. Quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla show growth, Iowa's true freshmen class impresses and our expectations for the offense in 2022. The duo breakdown every position group and give their overall thoughts about Iowa. Next time they see them... it'll be on September 3 against South Dakota State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iowa basketball team continues to roll in the recruiting world. On Saturday, four-star wing Pryce Sandfort announced his commitment to Fran McCaffery and company. David Eickholt and Sean Bock go into detail about how this wasn't a slam dunk for Iowa, analyze Pryce's game and what he can bring to the table. The duo also give the latest intel surrounding top Iowa target JP Estrella. Are the Hawkeyes in the driver's seat? Let's dive into all of that... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock were in Indianapolis over the past couple of days to get the scoop on the Hawkeye football team for Big Ten Media Days. The two HawkeyeInsider's team up to discuss what the word is from Indy, Kirk Ferentz's concerns with the future of college football, other notable things that stuck out to us during the two days and much more. Football season is close... let's dive into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iowa Hawkeyes have officially landed the nation's No. 1 OT in Kadyn Proctor. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock break down the significance of this addition, argue that Iowa's 2023 OL class might be among the best in the country, what Proctor's commitment could do moving forward and much more. A short, but jam-packed episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 five-star offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes! Allen Trieu joins Blair Angulo to talk about Proctor's decision, discuss the immediate impact he can have for Iowa, and break down what this means for Hawkeyes in the long run! Host: Blair Angulo  Guest: Allen Trieu Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest days in Iowa offseason history happened on Thursday. Iowa landed No. 51 overall recruit Cooper Koch in the 2024 class and they landed three-star point guard Brock Harding in 2023. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock discuss the pair of commitments, what it means to the future of Iowa basketball and analyzes each player. The duo also talk about Keegan Murray going No. 4 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft to the Sacramento Kings. Does Murray have a realistic shot at winning Rookie of the Year? What will he average in his first year? Let's talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of analyzing Brock Harding, the Iowa staff extended an offer to the talented Illinois native. Harding is high school teammates with forward commit Owen Freeman and they should be one of the more impressive teams in the state. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give their thoughts on the offer, what it means for Iowa's 2023 class, how Harding could fit in with the Hawkeyes and give Iowa fans all the info that they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kadyn Proctor, the nation's number one offensive tackle by 247Sports, has trimmed his college options down to two. Alabama and Iowa are at the top for the highly-touted five-star. The Hawkeyes will get an official visit from Proctor next weekend and HawkeyeInsider is all over it. David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown why the change in Proctor's visit schedule happened, where the Hawkeyes stand, if they can seal the deal next weekend and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hawkeyes earned a big-time commitment from four-star running back Kendrick Raphael following his official visit to Iowa this past weekend. Ladell Betts continues to get it done on the recruiting trail. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their take on Betts' impact, Kendrick Raphael's game and how it translates to Iowa, and gives fans a full look into the world of Iowa recruiting. This is full of information that any die-hard Hawkeye fan will need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keegan Murray's story continues to get better. This week, it was reported that Keegan has been invited to the NBA Green Room, which is reserved for the top picks in the NBA Draft. Murray is likely to become Iowa's highest drafted player ever. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt gives Iowa fans what they need to know ahead of the NBA Draft. What he's hearing from NBA personnel surrounding where Murray could be drafted, what teams would best fit him and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The worst-kept secret in Iowa has officially become headline news. Former Iowa guard Matt Gatens has been hired by Fran McCaffery and will be Iowa's next assistant coach. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock instantly react to the news by describing how he was a 'home-run' hire, perfect fit culture-wise and if he could potentially become Iowa's next head coach. You won't want to miss this loaded episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa lands another standout in-state prospect in David Caulker. A huge addition to Iowa's 2023 class and the defensive line continues to trend upwards. HawkeyeInsiders David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze Caulker's commitment, his game and much more. After, Sean provides a full recruiting breakdown of all of Iowa's 2023 recruiting efforts as a huge official visit month starts this weekend. You won't find more Iowa info in such a short amount of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some huge news out of the Iowa basketball world as Jon Rothstein reports that the Iowa Hawkeyes will take on the Duke Blue Devils inside Madison Square Garden. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock quickly gather their initial thoughts about the matchup, what this means for the brand of Hawkeye basketball, how much will this could impact recruiting and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge news in the Iowa basketball world as Kris Murray announced on Wednesday that he will return to the Hawkeyes next season. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze what Kris' return means to the team, Iowa's outlook in 2023, other top teams in the Big Ten and what's realistic to expect out of next year's squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some surprising news out of the Iowa football program on Wednesday as Big Ten Returner of the Year Charlie Jones has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Despite going through spring practice with the Hawkeyes and potentially having a bigger role with the offense in 2022, Jones believes that he can best utilize his opportunities elsewhere. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss every factor following Jones' transfer, where he might go next and much more. The duo also touch on the news that 2022 DB signee Olando Trader will not be part of Iowa's class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As fast as spring football started, it is coming to a close on Saturday when Iowa hosts its final practice of the season inside Kinnick Stadium. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give fans an in-depth final glance at the storylines prior to the spring practice. What are some of the things they are looking for? How much can people truly read into one practice? Who are some of the players that they want to see step up? It's been a storyline-filled offseason for the Hawkeyes and Saturday should provide a solid glimpse on where the team is at heading into the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some major breaking news on Thursday when top Iowa transfer target Fardaws Aimaq dropped his final five schools. The highly-coveted center out of Utah Valley is down to Washington, Gonzaga, Iowa, Texas and Texas Tech. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to deliver the latest on Aimaq. What did Iowa say to him during the recruiting pitch? What are the Hawkeyes' chances? How would Aimaq impact next year's expectations and fit in Fran McCaffery's system. A loaded episode in what could be a huge addition to the 2023 Hawkeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices